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Position Overview
We are seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to help design, develop, and optimize embedded software for custom imaging systems. This role focuses on software bring-up, sensor integration, Linux device drivers, and hardware-software interaction within advanced camera and imaging platforms.
You will work closely with hardware, test, and product teams to bring cutting-edge imaging technology into production.
Responsibilities
- Develop and optimize Linux device drivers for sensors and peripherals.
- Enable and integrate custom imaging sensors into embedded platforms.
- Modify and maintain Android BSPs and embedded Linux environments.
- Debug complex hardware and software issues across embedded systems.
- Collaborate with hardware engineers to validate and optimize performance.
- Support system bring-up activities for new hardware platforms.
- Document software architecture, testing procedures, and implementation details.
Required Qualifications
- 1–5 years of embedded software engineering experience.
- Strong programming experience in C.
- Experience with Embedded Linux development.
- Experience integrating hardware peripherals and sensors.
- Strong debugging skills involving low-level hardware and software interactions.
- Experience using Git-based development workflows.
- STEM degree such as Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
Preferred Qualifications
- Camera driver development experience.
- Experience with Image Signal Processing (ISP) pipelines.
- Android BSP customization experience.
- Experience with imaging systems, computer vision hardware, or edge AI devices.
- Familiarity with C++.
Technology Stack
- Embedded Linux
- Linux Kernel
- C
- Git
- Android BSP
- Camera Drivers
- Imaging Sensors
Ideal Background
Candidates from:
- Autonomous Vehicle Companies
- Automotive Electronics
- Defense Technology
- Aerospace Systems
- Imaging Hardware Companies
- Camera Manufacturers
- Edge AI Hardware Companies
- Robotics Organizations
Examples include Qualcomm, NVIDIA, Ambarella, Teledyne FLIR, Anduril, Shield AI, Skydio, Cruise, Waymo, Zoox, Aurora, DJI, Sony Imaging, Canon, Bosch, Continental, Aptiv, Magna, or similar organizations.
Pay: $130,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
Position Overview
We are seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to help design, develop, and optimize embedded software for custom imaging systems. This role focuses on software bring-up, sensor integration, Linux device drivers, and hardware-software interaction within advanced camera and imaging platforms.
You will work closely with hardware, test, and product teams to bring cutting-edge imaging technology into production.
Responsibilities
- Develop and optimize Linux device drivers for sensors and peripherals.
- Enable and integrate custom imaging sensors into embedded platforms.
- Modify and maintain Android BSPs and embedded Linux environments.
- Debug complex hardware and software issues across embedded systems.
- Collaborate with hardware engineers to validate and optimize performance.
- Support system bring-up activities for new hardware platforms.
- Document software architecture, testing procedures, and implementation details.
Required Qualifications
- 1–5 years of embedded software engineering experience.
- Strong programming experience in C.
- Experience with Embedded Linux development.
- Experience integrating hardware peripherals and sensors.
- Strong debugging skills involving low-level hardware and software interactions.
- Experience using Git-based development workflows.
- STEM degree such as Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
Preferred Qualifications
- Camera driver development experience.
- Experience with Image Signal Processing (ISP) pipelines.
- Android BSP customization experience.
- Experience with imaging systems, computer vision hardware, or edge AI devices.
- Familiarity with C++.
Technology Stack
- Embedded Linux
- Linux Kernel
- C
- Git
- Android BSP
- Camera Drivers
- Imaging Sensors
Ideal Background
Candidates from:
- Autonomous Vehicle Companies
- Automotive Electronics
- Defense Technology
- Aerospace Systems
- Imaging Hardware Companies
- Camera Manufacturers
- Edge AI Hardware Companies
- Robotics Organizations
Examples include Qualcomm, NVIDIA, Ambarella, Teledyne FLIR, Anduril, Shield AI, Skydio, Cruise, Waymo, Zoox, Aurora, DJI, Sony Imaging, Canon, Bosch, Continental, Aptiv, Magna, or similar organizations.
Pay: $130,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
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- Lyft7
- OpenAI7
- Socure7
- Whatnot7
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Computer Scientist Jobs in San Francisco: Frequently Asked Questions
How many computer scientist jobs are there in San Francisco?
There are 136+ computer scientist openings in San Francisco, California on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. New positions post regularly as San Francisco employers hire.
Which companies hire computer scientists in San Francisco?
Companies currently hiring computer scientists in San Francisco include Pinterest, Lyft, and OpenAI, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote computer scientist jobs in San Francisco?
Yes. About 61% of computer scientist openings tied to San Francisco are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in and around San Francisco.
Which industries hire the most computer scientists in San Francisco?
Most computer scientist openings in San Francisco sit in Technology & Software, Science & Research, and Retail, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
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