Embedded Software Engineer

Posted 6 Hours Ago
San Francisco, CA
150K-220K Annually
Senior level
Other • Robotics
The Role
As an Embedded Software Engineer at Ouster, you will build embedded software for lidar firmware systems. You are required to have mastery in C, C++, and Python, and strong experience in Linux and embedded systems. Strong communication skills are necessary to guide the firmware team and align on technical direction.
Summary Generated by Built In

At Ouster, we build sensors and tools for engineers, roboticists, and researchers, so they can make the world safer and more efficient. We've transformed LIDAR from an analog device with thousands of components to an elegant digital device powered by one chip-scale laser array and one CMOS sensor. The result is a full range of high-resolution LIDAR sensors that deliver superior imaging at a dramatically lower price. Our advanced sensor hardware and vision algorithms are used in autonomous cars, drones and many other applications. If you’re motivated by solving big problems, we’re hiring key roles across the company and need your help!


You will be responsible for building the embedded software that powers our lidar firmware system. Expertise in Linux, C, and C++, Python, along with an eye for detail, are essential. As a senior engineer, your breadth of experience should allow you to both architect the high-level system and implement low-level modules. In addition, you will work closely with the entire firmware team to provide guidance and align on technical direction. Strong communication and a desire to learn are required for our entire team! Come build lidar with us!

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Mastery of C and C++, as well as comfortable with Python
  • Strong experience with Linux
  • Strong experience working with complex embedded systems and bringup
  • Experience working with embedded SOCs
  • Results-oriented, and able to set and meet schedules in a fast-paced and dynamic start-up environment.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication

BONUS QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Security
  • RTOS development
  • Functional safety
  • Rust programming language

We acknowledge the confidence gap at Ouster. You do not need to meet all of these

requirements to be the ideal candidate for this role.


Ouster is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that pursues and hires a diverse workforce. Ouster does not make employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender-identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, military status, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws. Ouster also strives for a healthy and safe workplace, and prohibits harassment of any kind. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Ouster considers qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

Top Skills

C
C++
Python
Rust
The Company
San Francisco, CA
223 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2015

What We Do

At Ouster, we build digital lidar sensors and perception tools for engineers, roboticists, and researchers so they can make the world safer and more efficient.

If you’re motivated by solving big problems, we’re hiring key roles across the company and need your help to build the eyes of autonomy! Check out https://ouster.com/careers/ for open roles.

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