Firmware 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:
Full-Time
Compensation:
$95–$130/hour
Location:
Remote
Role Responsibilities

• Develop firmware to integrate custom image sensors with a microcontroller unit (MCU).
• Develop firmware to interface with hardware acceleration blocks.
• Develop firmware to interface with sensors such as IMU, barometers, and magnetometers.
• Develop bootloaders and test applications for various peripherals.
• Test the developed firmware with the hardware and document designs.
• Perform performance analysis and work independently in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications
Must-Have

• 8+ years of experience in firmware or embedded software development using C/C++.
• 2+ years of experience developing drivers for camera sensors on new integrated circuits (ICs).
• 2+ years of experience developing firmware for multi-core SoCs or MCUs.
• Experience with Zephyr OS, Embedded Linux, or other real-time operating systems (RTOS).
• Ability to work autonomously with little or no supervision.

Preferred

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

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

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

Resources & Support

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