Embedded Software Engineer

About this role

About The Job
Mercor
connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include
Benchmark
,
General Catalyst
,
Peter Thiel
,
Adam D'Angelo
,
Larry Summers
, and
Jack Dorsey
.


Position:
Embedded Software Engineer


Type:
Contract
Compensation:
$95–$130/hour
Location:
Onsite in Redmond
Role Responsibilities

• Develop firmware to integrate custom image sensors with a microcontroller unit (MCU).
• Create firmware to interface with hardware acceleration blocks and various sensors like IMU, barometers, and magnetometers.
• Design and develop bootloaders and test applications for peripheral interfacing.
• Test and validate developed firmware with hardware components.
• Document designs and conduct performance analysis for continuous improvement.

Qualifications
Must-Have

• 8+ years experience in firmware or embedded software development in C/C++.
• 2+ years experience developing drivers for camera sensors on new integrated circuits (ICs).
• 2+ years experience with multi-core SoCs or MCUs.
• Experience with Zephyr OS, Embedded Linux, or other RTOS.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or a relevant field.

Preferred

• Familiarity with MIPI C-PHY, I3C, SPI, UART, USB.
• Experience with Embedded Linux and kernel drivers.
• Knowledge of file systems and bootloaders on small MCUs and larger SoCs.
• Low power optimization of embedded systems.
• Strong technical writing skills.

Compensation & Legal

• W-2 employment provided through Cincinnatus.
• Maximum bill rate of $178.00/hour.

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

• Upload resume
• AI interview based on your resume
• Submit form

Resources & Support

• For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome
• For any help or support, reach out ...