Embedded Engineer

Overland AI•Seattle, WA

6d•$142,000 - $161,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for an Embedded Software Engineer to join our vehicle production team and own the integration between hardware and software on our autonomous ground vehicles. You will support the architecture, design, and implementation of high-performance embedded systems that connect our autonomy stack to the physical vehicle platform. This is a deeply hands-on role on the production floor — you'll bridge the gap between firmware, electrical systems, and autonomy software, working alongside a collaborative team of mechanical, electrical, and software engineers to find and develop the right solutions for mission-critical problems. You will take ownership of the full lifecycle of embedded systems: from requirements definition and architecture through development, testing, and end-to-end technical support. If you're passionate about tackling hard problems at the intersection of hardware and software for autonomous vehicles, this is your chance to make a lasting impact.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field — or equivalent practical experience
3+ years of applied experience in firmware or embedded software development

Nice To Haves

Strong C/C++ firmware development in bare-metal or RTOS environments with experience across multiple ARM Cortex-M architectures (e.g., STM32, NXP S32K, TI TMS570) and/or FPGA platforms
Proficiency integrating microcontrollers with analog and digital sensors, debugging across hardware-software boundaries using JTAG, SWD, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers
Working knowledge of common bus protocols (CAN, SPI, I2C, UART, RS-485, Ethernet) and ability to read and interpret electrical schematics
Experience with embedded Linux, board support packages, and robotics middleware such as ROS — particularly on automotive or vehicle platforms with drive-by-wire systems
End-to-end electronics experience from requirements through schematic, layout, fabrication, and hardware bring-up, including analog circuit design and/or power electronics
Experience bringing hardware from prototype through production in a fast-moving environment; hands-on, floor-oriented problem solver comfortable working directly on vehicles
Strong cross-functional communication skills with a bias for action and natural curiosity about how systems work end to end

Responsibilities

Own the architecture, design, and development of embedded firmware for vehicle subsystems and autonomy hardware interfaces
Develop firmware in C/C++ for microcontrollers and embedded compute platforms on our autonomous vehicles
Own the hardware-software integration process: bring up new boards, sensors, and peripherals and ensure reliable communication with the autonomy stack
Debug and troubleshoot issues that span electrical, firmware, and software boundaries, often hands-on with the vehicle
Write and execute test plans for validation, performance characterization, and production acceptance
Collaborate with electrical engineering to select microcontrollers and peripherals, review schematics, and validate hardware designs
Define and implement communication protocols and interfaces between vehicle subsystems (CAN, Ethernet, serial, etc.)
Develop diagnostics, health monitoring, and fault-handling firmware to support field reliability
Assess design risks and develop mitigation strategies across hardware and firmware boundaries
Create and maintain clear technical documentation including interface specifications, test procedures, and integration guides
Interface with internal teams to conduct design reviews for hardware/electronic systems and code reviews for firmware
Support production builds by developing tools, test fixtures, and automated validation for embedded systems
Drive continuous improvement of embedded systems through hands-on experience and feedback from test and production teams