Senior Embedded Software & Firmware Engineer

Arxlight • Oakland, CA

10h

About The Position

We are a rapidly growing technology startup focused on delivering next-generation drones for security and safety applications. Our company vertically integrates hardware and software to create leading edge capabilities in the UAV space, with a focus on saving lives. As an Embedded Software & Firmware Engineer, you will develop the low-level software that powers our flight systems. You will be responsible for writing hardware drivers, configuring and provisioning the Jetson Orin NX compute modules, and developing the core firmware for our flight controllers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science with 4+ YOE
• Expert-level proficiency in C and C++ for resource-constrained environments and bare-metal programming.
• Hands-on experience with the NVIDIA Jetson ecosystem (Orin/Xavier) and Linux-based embedded systems.
• Strong background in Real-Time Operating Systems such as FreeRTOS, Zephyr, or similar deterministic kernels.
• Deep understanding of serial communication protocols, hardware abstraction layers (HAL), and memory-mapped I/O.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency with hardware debugging tools such as JTAG, SWD, and logic analyzers.
• Experience in scripting (Bash, Python) for environment setup and deployment.
• Knowledge of build systems like CMake and cross-compilation toolchains
• Experience in high-reliability industries (Aerospace, Defense, or Automotive).

Responsibilities

• Design and implement robust low-level drivers (I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, Ethernet) to interface with mission-critical sensors and actuators.
• Lead the setup, flashing, and provisioning of NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX modules, including JetPack optimization and secure boot configurations.
• Develop and maintain real-time embedded software for flight control units, ensuring deterministic performance and low-latency execution.
• Perform hardware-software integration and "first-light" testing on custom PCBAs, utilizing logic analyzers and oscilloscopes to debug timing issues.
• Customize Linux kernels and Device Trees to optimize resource allocation for high-performance robotics applications.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for embedded targets, automating build, test, and deployment workflows for firmware and edge software.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior