Definition

Senior Embedded Software Engineer - Firmware

Applied Compute

Applied Compute

Software Engineering
Sunnyvale, CA, USA
Posted on Mar 6, 2026

Location

Sunnyvale

Employment Type

Full time

Department

Vehicle OS

Meet our engineers on the Vehicle OS team!

Vehicle OS is a flexible suite of products that help vehicle manufacturers develop, deploy, and update complete vehicle software and AI applications. This is one of the fastest growing projects here at Applied, and we are seeking exceptional talent to drive execution.

About the role

We are looking for senior software engineers with expertise in developing embedded software applications on production computers to build the next-generation vehicle platform! It is a unique opportunity to work on challenging engineering problems while being part of a fast-moving team.

At Applied Intuition, you will:

  • Integrate vendor components into a common software framework, ensuring proper low-level communication (e.g., CAN, LIN, I2C, SPI, UART etc.)

  • Implement real-time operating system (RTOS) applications as required for the product

  • Architect and develop high-quality C code for real-time embedded environments, including safety critical systems

  • Support hardware bring-up, including low level debug of board and SoC

  • Work with cross-functional teams to bring up custom software on new devices, productionize it, and manage the process for maintaining company products

We're looking for someone who has:

  • 5+ years of experience working on embedded devices

  • BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field

  • Strong background in embedded software development using C/C++ and assembly languages

  • Hands-on experience with RTOS, Linux, and/or ARM systems

  • Debugging skills in real world environments with embedded diagnostics tooling such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, JTAG etc.

Nice to have:

  • Prior experience in developing on-vehicle technology, ZephyrOS, FreeRTOS

  • Ability to work with safety critical robotic systems with real time constraints

  • Expert knowledge of embedded microprocessor tools, hardware peripherals, and common buses

Compensation at Applied Intuition for eligible roles includes base salary, equity, and benefits. Base salary is a single component of the total compensation package, which may also include equity in the form of options and/or restricted stock units, comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage, 401k retirement benefits with employer match, learning and wellness stipends, and paid time off. Note that benefits are subject to change and may vary based on jurisdiction of employment.

Applied Intuition pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum intended target base salary for new hire salaries for the position. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, interview performance, and the level and scope of the position.

Please reference the job posting’s subtitle for where this position will be located. For pay transparency purposes, the base salary range for this full-time position in the location listed is: $171,000 - $264,000 USD annually.