Embedded Software Firmware Engineer Jobs

About Mach Industries Founded in 2023, Mach Industries is a rapidly growing defense technology company focused on developing next-generation autonomous defense platforms. At the core of our mission is the commitment to delivering scalable, decentralized defense systems that enhance the strategic capabilities of the United States and its allies. With a workforce of approximately 350 employees, we operate with startup agility and ambition. Our vision is to redefine the future of warfare through cutting-edge manufacturing, innovation at speed, and unwavering focus on national security. We are dedicated to solving the next generation of warfare with lethal systems that deter kinetic conflict and protect global security. The Role The Firmware Engineer will play a pivotal role in the development of our cutting-edge embedded systems, focusing on firmware development, prototyping, and design for aerospace vehicles. This position requires advanced technical skills in embedded software development, programming for microcontrollers, and knowledge of system-level integration. As a core member of the engineering team, you will contribute significantly to the Mach software team. Key Responsibilities Software System Design: Utilize your expertise in embedded systems software design to develop firmware for the control and operation of our embedded systems in weapons applications. Prototyping and Testing: Take an active role in sourcing components, firmware specifications, system integration, and troubleshooting of completed embedded system designs, ensuring they meet performance and quality standards. Embedded Systems Controls: Implement control algorithms for the precise movement and operation of embedded systems within the weapons platform. Collaboration : Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to seamlessly integrate your embedded system designs into the broader project scope. Hardware Interaction: Work in tandem with hardware engineers to

About the Team The Software Engineering Firmware 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. About the Role As a Firmware 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. In this role, you will: 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. You might thrive in this role if you: 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 have) Have experience with Zephyr RTOS. (Nice to have) Have worked with networking/wireless stacks (BLE, Wi-Fi). (Nice to have) Have experience with Linux kernel development. About OpenAI OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company dedicated to ensuring that general-purpose artificial intelligence benefit

Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all . Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence, inspiring the world to learn, communicate and advance faster than ever. The SSD Engineering team develops the firmware that powers Micron's industry-leading storage solutions. By combining embedded systems expertise, software innovation, and AI-enabled development practices, the team delivers high-performance, reliable SSD products for client, enterprise, and data center applications. As an SSD Firmware Intern, you will work alongside experienced engineers to develop, test, and improve firmware for Micron's SSD products. This role provides hands-on experience in embedded systems, firmware development, debugging, and AI-assisted engineering workflows while contributing to the performance, quality, and reliability of next-generation storage solutions. Responsibilities Collaborate with firmware engineers to develop, test, and enhance SSD firmware features and functionality. Debug and resolve firmware issues to improve product performance, reliability, and quality. Develop and implement test plans to validate firmware functionality and support product qualification activities. Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvements in code quality and development processes. Document firmware features, updates, and technical information for internal and external stakeholders. Minimum Qualifications 0-2 years of relevant experience through internships, research, coursework, academic projects, or software/firmware development activities. Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Electr

Who We Are Verkada is transforming how organizations protect their people and places with an integrated, privacy-sensitive AI-powered platform that includes solutions for video security, access control, air quality sensors, alarms, intercoms, and visitor management. We’ve got serious momentum in the market: more than 30,000 customers (including 100+ of the Fortune 500), a $5.8B valuation , more than $1 billion in annualized bookings, and backing from CapitalG, Sequoia Capital, General Catalyst, Felicis Ventures, Next47 and more. Physical AI is one of the most consequential technology shifts of our time, and Verkada is at the center of it. You can look at all kinds of communities to see our platform’s impact in the world. It's the retailer that uses our agentic AI to deter theft before it happens. The warehouse that uses AI-powered alerts to make sure its team is protected on the floor with proper PPE. The school that’s alerted to a threat in real-time and triggers a lockdown in seconds, not minutes. We’re rapidly scaling this impact: today, more than 2 million Verkada devices are deployed across 170+ countries. About the Role The Cameras team is the cornerstone of Verkada's product ecosystem. We are looking for a Director of Firmware Engineering to lead the embedded software organization behind our flagship camera line. In this role, you will oversee multiple specialized firmware groups, driving the development of highly reliable, performant, and secure firmware deployed to hundreds of thousands of devices worldwide. You will manage and mentor a team of engineering managers and senior individual contributors, partnering closely with Hardware, Cloud, Product, and QA teams to define the roadmap and deliver cutting-edge edge-computing and imaging capabilities. What You’ll Do Partner on New Product Development (NPI): Work side-by-side with the Hardware and Electrical Engineering teams from the conceptual phase through mass production. You will co-design syst

Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all . Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence, inspiring the world to learn, communicate and advance faster than ever. The SSD Engineering team develops the firmware that powers Micron's industry-leading storage solutions. Working at the intersection of hardware, software, and AI-enabled technologies, the team delivers innovative, high-performance, and reliable SSD products that support data centers, client computing, and emerging AI applications worldwide. As an SSD Firmware Intern, you will work alongside experienced engineers to develop, test, and optimize firmware for Micron's SSD products. This role provides hands-on experience in embedded systems, firmware development, debugging, and AI-assisted engineering workflows while contributing to the performance, quality, and reliability of next-generation storage solutions. Responsibilities Collaborate with firmware engineers to develop, test, and enhance SSD firmware features and functionality. Debug and resolve firmware issues to improve product performance, reliability, and quality. Create and complete test plans to validate firmware behavior and support product qualification efforts. Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvements in software quality and development processes. Use AI-enabled tools and workflows to improve engineering productivity, automate tasks, and accelerate firmware development. Minimum Qualifications 0-2 years of relevant experience through internships, research, coursework, academic projects, or software/firmware developme

About Ubiquiti At Ubiquiti Inc., we create technology platforms for Businesses, Smart Homes, and Internet Service Providers, driven by our goal to connect everyone, everywhere. To date, Ubiquiti has shipped over 100 million devices worldwide, from ISP networking products to next generation of IT solutions. Our growth is made possible by the dedicated team of hundreds behind the scenes. From software developers and product managers to designers and strategists, Team UI is driven to achieve our common goal: Rethinking IT. At Ubiquiti, you’ll heighten your potential and broaden your horizons - all while shaping the future of connectivity. Responsibilities: Develop Linux user-space firmware for Ubiquiti networking products; Collaborate with global firmware, hardware, cloud, and product teams throughout the product lifecycle; Design, implement, and maintain system services, management daemons, libraries, and product business logic; Develop network-facing applications using sockets, IPC mechanisms, netlink, and event-driven I/O; Integrate open-source packages and third-party components into our OpenWrt-based firmware and build systems; Maintain and improve existing firmware, focusing on stability, performance, security, and resource efficiency; Develop interfaces between low-level platform components, device-management services, and higher-level product features; Diagnose complex laboratory and field issues using logs, packet captures, tracing, core dumps, and profiling tools. Requirements: 3+ years of embedded Linux software development experience using C or C++; Strong understanding of Linux internals, including processes, threads, memory management, filesystems, signals, and service lifecycle; Experience with Linux networking, sockets, IPC, netlink, epoll, and asynchronous application design; Solid networking fundamentals, including Ethernet, TCP/UDP, IPv4/IPv6, routing, bridging, firewalls, and DNS/DHCP.; Experience with Git, Bash, cross-compilation, toolchains,

Who We Are Verkada is transforming how organizations protect their people and places with an integrated, privacy-sensitive AI-powered platform that includes solutions for video security, access control, air quality sensors, alarms, intercoms, and visitor management. We’ve got serious momentum in the market: more than 30,000 customers (including 100+ of the Fortune 500), a $5.8B valuation , more than $1 billion in annualized bookings, and backing from CapitalG, Sequoia Capital, General Catalyst, Felicis Ventures, Next47 and more. Physical AI is one of the most consequential technology shifts of our time, and Verkada is at the center of it. You can look at all kinds of communities to see our platform’s impact in the world. It's the retailer that uses our agentic AI to deter theft before it happens. The warehouse that uses AI-powered alerts to make sure its team is protected on the floor with proper PPE. The school that’s alerted to a threat in real-time and triggers a lockdown in seconds, not minutes. We’re rapidly scaling this impact: today, more than 2 million Verkada devices are deployed across 170+ countries. About the Role We’re the Connectivity Team at Verkada — and we own some of the most strategically critical products in the company: - Verkada Gateways – ( https://www.verkada.com/gateways/ ) Bringing cameras, access control, and sensors online anywhere in the world - Verkada Security Trailers –( https://www.verkada.com/security-trailers/ ) Rapid-deploy mobile security units - Quality Sensors – ( https://www.verkada.com/air-quality/sensors/ ) Environmental intelligence at scale We’re a small, vertically integrated team. That means we touch everything: - Embedded firmware - Cellular modems & SIMs - Linux networking - Cloud backend services - Command Frontend What You'll Do Build and maintain embedded software and firmware for devices we ship to customers. Own features end to end, from scoping and architecture through implementation, testing

As a Firmware Validation Engineer, you will validate firmware functionality at the component, subsystem and system level, ensuring features operate reliably within the broader vehicle platform. This includes testing embedded applications, control logic, and feature integrations across hardware interfaces, sensors, and actuators to confirm they meet functional, performance, and safety requirements. Your work directly impacts the quality and readiness of customer-facing features by catching issues early, improving integration stability, and ensuring smooth delivery of these features to internal customers. Through close collaboration with firmware developers, systems engineers and cross-functional teams, you will help deliver robust and reliable features to production. In this role, you will: Define and develop comprehensive test plans based on requirements, trace testcases to requirements, set pass/fail criteria and refine requirements based on test outcomes Develop and implement test plans on multiple test layers (HiL, Dyno, Vehicle) Define tooling needs to execute tests and evaluate results efficiently Collaborate with system, firmware & hardware engineers to ensureimplementations meet requirements and desired functionality in accordance withproduct requirements. Investigate firmware issues through data analysis and issue reproduction Qualifications BS degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer or Systems Engineering 4+ years of experience in developing or testing embedded software Test automation with Python or other scripting languages Experience writing code with source control (Git) Hands-on technical experience debugging complex systems involving networked microprocessors and software-controlled electrical or electromechanical devices Experience parsing and analyzing log data/source code and identifying rootcause. Positive attitude, team player, and abil

About Mach Industries Founded in 2023, Mach Industries is a rapidly growing defense technology company focused on developing next-generation autonomous defense platforms. At the core of our mission is the commitment to delivering scalable, decentralized defense systems that enhance the strategic capabilities of the United States and its allies. With a workforce of approximately 350 employees, we operate with startup agility and ambition. Our vision is to redefine the future of warfare through cutting-edge manufacturing, innovation at speed, and unwavering focus on national security. We are dedicated to solving the next generation of warfare with lethal systems that deter kinetic conflict and protect global security. The Role Mach Industries is seeking a New Grad Software Engineer to join our team in developing the software that powers our autonomous defense systems. You will design, build, and optimize mission-critical software , working across real-time systems, embedded platforms, and autonomy applications. This role demands strong technical fundamentals, adaptability, and ownership , as you will work closely with engineers across software, GNC, embedded systems, and hardware to build and deploy high-performance systems in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities Develop, test, and maintain software for autonomous defense platforms, with a focus on performance, reliability, and scalability. Design and implement clean, efficient, and well-tested code in C++, Rust, Python, or C. Develop software across the stack, from low-level embedded software and firmware to higher-level autonomy and mission applications. Work closely with GNC, embedded, systems, and hardware engineers to integrate software with complex electromechanical systems. Optimize software for real-time execution, low-latency performance, and resource-constrained embedded platforms. Build simulation, testing, and development infrastructure to accelerate software development a

Computer Systems Engineer – Space Payload Emulators – (Experienced or Lead) Company: The Boeing Company Boeing Defense, Space, & Security (BDS) is seeking Computer Systems Engineer – Space Payload Emulators to join the team located in El Segundo, California . As a Computer Systems Engineer , you will support the development and integration of space payload emulators in El Segundo, CA. In support of Boeing Defense Systems next-generation space programs, this role focuses on hands-on hardware/software development for embedded systems (Xilinx SoC/FPGA) and front-end UI/UX control interfaces. This position is tailored for an engineer who thrives in a hands-on lab environment , working side-by-side with multidisciplinary teams (hardware, firmware, software, and test engineers) to bring up hardware, integrate software/logic, and build intuitive emulator interfaces. Position Responsibilities: Embedded Software & FPGA Platform Integration Develop, configure, and maintain embedded software and firmware on Xilinx SoC platforms (Zynq UltraScale+, Versal). Implement and debug Processing System to Programmable Logic (PS/PL) interfaces, AXI interconnects, and memory maps. Develop and validate Board Support Packages (BSP), PetaLinux/embedded Linux distributions, device drivers, and low-level communication interfaces (PCIe, Ethernet, SPI, I2C, UART). Lead hands-on board bring-up, hardware/software integration, and system-level debugging in a lab environment using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and protocol analyzers. Front-End GUI & Operator Interface Development Design and implement responsive, reliable front-end graphical user interfa

About Hark Hark is an artificial intelligence company building advanced, personalized intelligence. One that is proactive, multimodal, and capable of interacting with the world through speech, text, vision, and persistent memory. We're pairing that intelligence with next-generation hardware to create a universal interface between humans and machines. While today's AI largely operates through chat boxes and decade-old devices, Hark is focused on what comes next: agentic systems that interact naturally with people and the real world. To get there, we're developing multimodal models and next-generation AI hardware together - designed from the ground up as a single, unified interface for a new era of intelligent systems. About the Role Hark is looking for an experience-focused, hands-on embedded engineer to build haptic and motion control system firmware and software that deliver incredible interaction experiences. We care a lot about how things feel, and how the people that use them feel, and we want someone who shares that craft mindset. Responsibilities Write real-time firmware in C and C++ that drives motion and haptic systems. Close the loop on response time and feel. characterize actuator behavior on the bench and tune controllers until the result is genuinely pleasant to use. Stand up early hardware, prove out feel and timing in prototype form, and shape the final shipping experience alongside product and industrial design partners. Requirements 5+ years writing firmware for microcontrollers in C and C++. Demonstrated hands-on motor or actuator control work that shipped — PID, feed-forward, FOC, observers, and similar techniques. Comfort on the bench with scopes, logic analyzers, and bus traffic over I²C, SPI, or I²S. Working knowledge of Python or another scripting language for measurement automation and quick data analysis. Clear written communication — you can explain a tradeoff to a non-firmware teammate without losing them. A strong instinct for what d

About Ubiquiti At Ubiquiti Inc., we create technology platforms for Businesses, Smart Homes, and Internet Service Providers, driven by our goal to connect everyone, everywhere. To date, Ubiquiti has shipped over 100 million devices worldwide, from ISP networking products to next generation of IT solutions. Our growth is made possible by the dedicated team of hundreds behind the scenes. From software developers and product managers to designers and strategists, Team UI is driven to achieve our common goal: Rethinking IT. At Ubiquiti, you’ll heighten your potential and broaden your horizons - all while shaping the future of connectivity. Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain IPv6 networking features in enterprise router firmware and software stacks. Ensure seamless IPv4-to-IPv6 coexistence (dual-stack, tunneling, NAT64, DS-Lite, MAP-E, etc.) for enterprise and ISP-grade deployments. Conduct performance tuning, benchmarking, and troubleshooting for IPv6 forwarding, security, and QoS features. Collaborate with product managers and system architects to define the IPv6 roadmap and feature priorities. Work closely with the QA team to suggest test plans, simulations, and automated test environments for IPv6 functionality. Requirements 5+ years of experience in embedded networking software development. Strong hands-on experience with: IPv6 protocol stack implementation (L2–L7) IPv6 address management, DHCPv6, SLAAC IPv6 Prefix Delegation Experience with varied IPv6 network setups (enterprise, ISP, and mixed environments) Proficiency in C/C++, with familiarity in Linux-based networking stacks. Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills. Strong communication and documentation abilities. Nice to Have Experience with IPv6 interoperability testing with ISPs. Experience with IPv6 certification processes (e.g., IPv6 Ready Logo, Hurricane Electric IPv6 Sage, or equivalent). Familiarity with UniFi platforms

About Ubiquiti At Ubiquiti Inc., we create technology platforms for Businesses, Smart Homes, and Internet Service Providers, driven by our goal to connect everyone, everywhere. To date, Ubiquiti has shipped over 100 million devices worldwide, from ISP networking products to next generation of IT solutions. Our growth is made possible by the dedicated team of hundreds behind the scenes. From software developers and product managers to designers and strategists, Team UI is driven to achieve our common goal: Rethinking IT. At Ubiquiti, you’ll heighten your potential and broaden your horizons - all while shaping the future of connectivity. Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain IPv6 networking features in enterprise router firmware and software stacks Ensure seamless IPv4-to-IPv6 coexistence (dual-stack, tunneling, NAT64, DS-Lite, MAP-E, etc.) for enterprise and ISP-grade deployments Conduct performance tuning, benchmarking, and troubleshooting for IPv6 forwarding, security, and QoS features Collaborate with product managers and system architects to define the IPv6 roadmap and feature priorities Work closely with the QA team to suggest test plans, simulations, and automated test environments for IPv6 functionality Requirements: 5+ years of experience in embedded networking software development. Strong hands-on experience with: IPv6 protocol stack implementation (L2–L7) IPv6 address management, DHCPv6, SLAAC IPv6 Prefix Delegation Experience with varied IPv6 network setups (enterprise, ISP, and mixed environments) Proficiency in C/C++, with familiarity in Linux-based networking stacks Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills Strong communication and documentation abilities Nice to Have: Experience with IPv6 interoperability testing with ISPs. Experience with IPv6 certification processes (e.g., IPv6 Ready Logo, Hurricane Electric IPv6 Sage, or equivalent) Familiarity with UniFi platforms Benefits: Kitchen packed with f

About Ubiquiti At Ubiquiti Inc., we create technology platforms for Businesses, Smart Homes, and Internet Service Providers, driven by our goal to connect everyone, everywhere. To date, Ubiquiti has shipped over 100 million devices worldwide, from ISP networking products to next generation of IT solutions. Our growth is made possible by the dedicated team of hundreds behind the scenes. From software developers and product managers to designers and strategists, Team UI is driven to achieve our common goal: Rethinking IT. At Ubiquiti, you’ll heighten your potential and broaden your horizons - all while shaping the future of connectivity. Role Summary: We’re looking for a Senior IPv6 Engineer to take ownership of IPv6 feature development and integration across our UniFi gateway routers. You’ll design, build, and optimize critical IPv6 networking components that enable secure, reliable, and high-performance connectivity for our global users. Candidates should be prepared to work from our Prague office at least two times per week. Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain IPv6 networking features in enterprise router firmware and software stacks Ensure seamless IPv4-to-IPv6 coexistence (dual-stack, tunneling, NAT64, DS-Lite, MAP-E, etc.) for enterprise and ISP-grade deployments Conduct performance tuning, benchmarking, and troubleshooting for IPv6 forwarding, security, and QoS features Collaborate with product managers and system architects to define the IPv6 roadmap and feature priorities Work closely with the QA team to suggest test plans, simulations, and automated test environments for IPv6 functionality Requirements: 5+ years of experience in embedded networking software development Strong hands-on experience with: IPv6 protocol stack implementation (L2–L7) IPv6 address management, DHCPv6, SLAAC IPv6 Prefix Delegation Experience with varied IPv6 network setups (enterprise, ISP, and mixed environments) Proficiency in C/C++, with famili

About Ubiquiti At Ubiquiti Inc., we create technology platforms for Businesses, Smart Homes, and Internet Service Providers, driven by our goal to connect everyone, everywhere. To date, Ubiquiti has shipped over 100 million devices worldwide, from ISP networking products to next generation of IT solutions. Our growth is made possible by the dedicated team of hundreds behind the scenes. From software developers and product managers to designers and strategists, Team UI is driven to achieve our common goal: Rethinking IT. At Ubiquiti, you’ll heighten your potential and broaden your horizons - all while shaping the future of connectivity. About the role: We’re looking for a Senior IPv6 Engineer to take ownership of IPv6 feature development and integration across our UniFi gateway routers. You’ll design, build, and optimize critical IPv6 networking components that enable secure, reliable, and high-performance connectivity for our global users. Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain IPv6 networking features in enterprise router firmware and software stacks; Ensure seamless IPv4-to-IPv6 coexistence (dual-stack, tunneling, NAT64, DS-Lite, MAP-E, etc.) for enterprise and ISP-grade deployments; Conduct performance tuning, benchmarking, and troubleshooting for IPv6 forwarding, security, and QoS features; Collaborate with product managers and system architects to define the IPv6 roadmap and feature priorities; Work closely with the QA team to suggest test plans, simulations, and automated test environments for IPv6 functionality. Requirements: 5+ years of experience in embedded networking software development; Strong hands-on experience with: IPv6 protocol stack implementation (L2–L7); IPv6 address management, DHCPv6, SLAAC; IPv6 Prefix Delegation; Experience with AI tools - Claude, Codex, etc; Fluent in English and Latvian. Nice to have: Experience with IPv6 interoperability testing with ISPs; Experience with IPv6 certification processes (e.g., IPv6 Ready Logo,