Computer Systems Engineer Jobs in San Francisco, CA

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