Scout AI
Senior Embedded Software Engineer
$210K–$340K
Sunnyvale, CA · On-site · Senior · Full-time · Posted Aug 12, 2026
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities; may be expected to obtain and hold a U.S. Top Secret security clearance.
About the job
Develops low-level firmware and sensor drivers, bringing up and validating sensors for embedded and robotics platforms.
What you'll do
- Develop and debug sensor drivers and firmware for embedded platforms.
- Bring up sensors and implement communication protocols; collaborate with hardware engineers on board bring-up and validation.
- Build tests and tools for sensor-data quality and reliability, troubleshoot integration issues, and contribute to firmware architecture and documentation.
What they ask for
- Strong fundamentals in C or C++ for embedded systems and strong experience in embedded linux.
- Understanding of microcontrollers and embedded development workflows; familiarity with basic electronics concepts.
- Experience with hardware interfaces such as SPI, I2C, or UART; ability to read datasheets and implement drivers from documentation.
- Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities.
Pay
$210K – $340K USD (base salary)
Tools
C, C++, embedded linux, I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, IMU
AI focus
The role supports sensor systems for robotics and AI, including a defense robotic foundation model; it does not specify direct AI development duties.
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