Embedded SWE, Consumer Products

OpenAI•San Francisco, CA

50d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Software Engineering Embedded team builds reliable, high-performance systems on custom hardware. We work closely with hardware engineers to design, optimize, and ship software that bridges cutting-edge devices and real-world constraints like memory, power, and latency. Our work spans early prototyping through product launch, ensuring that our embedded platforms are robust, efficient, and production-ready. As an Embedded Software Engineer , you will design, implement, and debug software for embedded devices. You’ll own low-level bring-up, write production C/C++ code, and partner closely with hardware teams to deliver reliable, high-performance systems. We’re looking for engineers with deep embedded expertise, strong debugging skills, and a passion for building systems that perform under real-world conditions. This role is based in San Francisco, CA . We use a hybrid work model of four days in the office per week and offer relocation assistance to new employees.

Requirements

Have deep experience shipping embedded systems (around 10+ years).
Are proficient in C and C++.
Are familiar with embedded toolchains, operating systems, and debugging tools.
Have experience with both rapid prototyping and scalable product development.

Nice To Haves

Have experience with Zephyr RTOS.
Have worked with networking/wireless stacks (BLE, Wi-Fi).
Have experience with robotic system bring-up or Linux kernel development.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and debug software for embedded devices.
Contribute to defining software requirements, interfaces, and test plans.
Bring up and debug new boards.
Analyze performance, memory, and power profiles and implement optimizations.
Investigate field issues, perform root-cause analysis, and deliver robust fixes.
Foster good software engineering practices.