Embedded Software Engineer Jobs in San Francisco, CA
Embedded Software Engineer jobs in San Francisco are in strong demand, concentrated in SoMa, Mission Bay, and the Financial District across consumer electronics, defense technology, semiconductors, and autonomous systems. Employers hiring right now include DoorDash, Google, and Ouster. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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About the Team
DoorDash Labs, established in 2018, serves as the innovation hub for DoorDash, focusing on developing automation and robotics solutions to enhance last-mile logistics. The team's mission is to create technologies that support and augment human networks, aiming to improve efficiency for Dashers, merchants, and consumers alike. We're ruthlessly focused on business impact. We are a highly senior team composed of former pioneers from a variety of different robotics industries. As of 2025, DoorDash has completed 10B lifetime deliveries. We're focused on how to do the next 10B even better.
About the Role
We are looking for a Senior/Staff Embedded Software Engineer to lead the development and bring-up of ARM-based microcontroller platforms across our robotics products. This is a high-ownership role, directly responsible for building the low-level firmware that powers our platforms. You will design, implement, and validate firmware for motion control, sensor integration, communications, power management, and safety-critical functionality. This role comes with a strong expectation of hands-on board bring-up, low-level debugging, and cross-disciplinary collaboration with electrical and systems engineers.
You're excited about this opportunity because you will…
- Own the firmware bring-up and integration for new embedded platforms (e.g. ARM Cortex-M series).
- Develop and maintain bare-metal firmware and RTOS-based applications for robotic subsystems (motor control, sensors, telemetry, power systems).
- Write and maintain robust, maintainable, and well-documented C/C++ code for embedded targets.
- Collaborate with the electrical engineering team on hardware bring-up, schematic review, and system integration.
- Lead system bringup, validation, and debug
- Contribute to firmware safety, reliability, and system-level robustness.
We're excited about you because…
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- 8+ years of hands-on experience in embedded systems development.
- Deep expertise in bare-metal programming on ARM microcontrollers.
- Strong proficiency in C/C++ for embedded targets and firmware design patterns.
- Experience with hardware bring-up and low-level debugging on custom boards.
- Solid understanding of digital electronics, buses (I2C, SPI, UART, CAN), and embedded peripherals.
- Strong system-level thinking, with an ability to work independently and take ownership across the full development cycle.
- Must be comfortable regularly exercising discretion and independent judgment in performing job duties, including evaluating options, making informed decisions, and determining appropriate courses of action within the scope of assigned responsibilities.
Preferred Qualifications…
- Experience with RTOS (e.g., FreeRTOS, Zephyr) or Embedded Linux on constrained systems.
- Familiarity with motor control, power systems, or battery management in robotics or automotive contexts.
- Experience working closely with hardware teams, reading schematics, and performing board-level debug.
- Familiarity with safety-critical systems, watchdogs, and fault handling.
- Comfortable working in fast-paced, high-ownership engineering environments like those found in startups or advanced R&D teams
Notice Regarding Use of AI and Automated Tools: To streamline our hiring process, DoorDash utilizes an automated recruitment tool called Gem.
How it works: Gem assists our recruiting team by evaluating job related qualifications and characteristics in connection with hiring. The tool is designed and used to support - rather than replace - human decision-making; trained personnel make final decisions with meaningful human review and oversight, and DoorDash does not use Gem or other AI-enabled tool in a manner that has the effect of subjecting applicants or employees to discrimination based on any protected characteristic or proxy or for engaging in any protected activity under applicable law.
Data Retention, Privacy & Bias Audit: Data collected during this process is retained in accordance with our Candidate Privacy Policy and applicable state laws. In compliance with New York City Local Law 144, the independent bias audit summary for Gem is publicly available for review at our Careers Page.
Notice to Applicants for Jobs Located in NYC or Remote Jobs Associated With Office in NYC Only
We use Covey as part of our hiring and/or promotional process for jobs in NYC and certain features may qualify it as an AEDT in NYC. As part of the hiring and/or promotion process, we provide Covey with job requirements and candidate submitted applications. We began using Covey Scout for Inbound from August 21, 2023, through December 21, 2023, and resumed using Covey Scout for Inbound again on June 29, 2024.
The Covey tool has been reviewed by an independent auditor. Results of the audit may be viewed here: Covey
About DoorDash
At DoorDash, our mission to empower local economies shapes how our team members move quickly, learn, and reiterate in order to make impactful decisions that display empathy for our range of users—from Dashers to merchant partners to consumers. We are a technology and logistics company that started by enabling door-to-door delivery, and we are looking for team members who can help us go from a company that is known as the place you order food to a company that people turn to for any and all goods.
DoorDash is growing rapidly and changing constantly, which gives our team members the opportunity to share their unique perspectives, solve new challenges, and own their careers. We're committed to supporting employees' happiness, healthiness, and overall well-being by providing comprehensive benefits and perks including premium healthcare, wellness expense reimbursement, paid parental leave and more.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
We're committed to growing and empowering a more inclusive community within our company, industry, and cities. That's why we hire and cultivate diverse teams of people from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that true innovation happens when everyone has room at the table and the tools, resources, and opportunity to excel.
Statement of Non-Discrimination: In keeping with our beliefs and goals, no employee or applicant will face discrimination or harassment based on: race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, or veteran status. Above and beyond discrimination and harassment based on "protected categories," we also strive to prevent other subtler forms of inappropriate behavior (i.e., stereotyping) from ever gaining a foothold in our office. Whether blatant or hidden, barriers to success have no place at DoorDash. We value a diverse workforce – people who identify as women, non-binary or gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, American Indian or Native Alaskan, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latinx, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, differently-abled, caretakers and parents, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Thank you to the Level Playing Field Institute for this statement of non-discrimination.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.
If you need any accommodations, please inform your recruiting contact upon initial connection.
Notice to Applicants for Jobs Located in NYC or Remote Jobs Associated With Office in NYC Only
We used Covey as part of our hiring and/or promotional process for jobs in NYC and certain features may qualify it as an AEDT in NYC. As part of the hiring and/or promotion process, we provided Covey with job requirements and candidate submitted applications. We began using Covey Scout for Inbound from August 21, 2023, through December 21, 2023. We resumed using Covey Scout for Inbound again on June 29, 2024, and ceased using Covey Scout for Inbound on April 30, 2026.
The Covey tool has been reviewed by an independent auditor. Results of the audit may be viewed here: https://getcovey.com/nyc-local-law-144.
About the Team
DoorDash Labs, established in 2018, serves as the innovation hub for DoorDash, focusing on developing automation and robotics solutions to enhance last-mile logistics. The team's mission is to create technologies that support and augment human networks, aiming to improve efficiency for Dashers, merchants, and consumers alike. We're ruthlessly focused on business impact. We are a highly senior team composed of former pioneers from a variety of different robotics industries. As of 2025, DoorDash has completed 10B lifetime deliveries. We're focused on how to do the next 10B even better.
About the Role
We are looking for a Senior/Staff Embedded Software Engineer to lead the development and bring-up of ARM-based microcontroller platforms across our robotics products. This is a high-ownership role, directly responsible for building the low-level firmware that powers our platforms. You will design, implement, and validate firmware for motion control, sensor integration, communications, power management, and safety-critical functionality. This role comes with a strong expectation of hands-on board bring-up, low-level debugging, and cross-disciplinary collaboration with electrical and systems engineers.
You're excited about this opportunity because you will…
- Own the firmware bring-up and integration for new embedded platforms (e.g. ARM Cortex-M series).
- Develop and maintain bare-metal firmware and RTOS-based applications for robotic subsystems (motor control, sensors, telemetry, power systems).
- Write and maintain robust, maintainable, and well-documented C/C++ code for embedded targets.
- Collaborate with the electrical engineering team on hardware bring-up, schematic review, and system integration.
- Lead system bringup, validation, and debug
- Contribute to firmware safety, reliability, and system-level robustness.
We're excited about you because…
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- 8+ years of hands-on experience in embedded systems development.
- Deep expertise in bare-metal programming on ARM microcontrollers.
- Strong proficiency in C/C++ for embedded targets and firmware design patterns.
- Experience with hardware bring-up and low-level debugging on custom boards.
- Solid understanding of digital electronics, buses (I2C, SPI, UART, CAN), and embedded peripherals.
- Strong system-level thinking, with an ability to work independently and take ownership across the full development cycle.
- Must be comfortable regularly exercising discretion and independent judgment in performing job duties, including evaluating options, making informed decisions, and determining appropriate courses of action within the scope of assigned responsibilities.
Preferred Qualifications…
- Experience with RTOS (e.g., FreeRTOS, Zephyr) or Embedded Linux on constrained systems.
- Familiarity with motor control, power systems, or battery management in robotics or automotive contexts.
- Experience working closely with hardware teams, reading schematics, and performing board-level debug.
- Familiarity with safety-critical systems, watchdogs, and fault handling.
- Comfortable working in fast-paced, high-ownership engineering environments like those found in startups or advanced R&D teams
Notice Regarding Use of AI and Automated Tools: To streamline our hiring process, DoorDash utilizes an automated recruitment tool called Gem.
How it works: Gem assists our recruiting team by evaluating job related qualifications and characteristics in connection with hiring. The tool is designed and used to support - rather than replace - human decision-making; trained personnel make final decisions with meaningful human review and oversight, and DoorDash does not use Gem or other AI-enabled tool in a manner that has the effect of subjecting applicants or employees to discrimination based on any protected characteristic or proxy or for engaging in any protected activity under applicable law.
Data Retention, Privacy & Bias Audit: Data collected during this process is retained in accordance with our Candidate Privacy Policy and applicable state laws. In compliance with New York City Local Law 144, the independent bias audit summary for Gem is publicly available for review at our Careers Page.
Notice to Applicants for Jobs Located in NYC or Remote Jobs Associated With Office in NYC Only
We use Covey as part of our hiring and/or promotional process for jobs in NYC and certain features may qualify it as an AEDT in NYC. As part of the hiring and/or promotion process, we provide Covey with job requirements and candidate submitted applications. We began using Covey Scout for Inbound from August 21, 2023, through December 21, 2023, and resumed using Covey Scout for Inbound again on June 29, 2024.
The Covey tool has been reviewed by an independent auditor. Results of the audit may be viewed here: Covey
About DoorDash
At DoorDash, our mission to empower local economies shapes how our team members move quickly, learn, and reiterate in order to make impactful decisions that display empathy for our range of users—from Dashers to merchant partners to consumers. We are a technology and logistics company that started by enabling door-to-door delivery, and we are looking for team members who can help us go from a company that is known as the place you order food to a company that people turn to for any and all goods.
DoorDash is growing rapidly and changing constantly, which gives our team members the opportunity to share their unique perspectives, solve new challenges, and own their careers. We're committed to supporting employees' happiness, healthiness, and overall well-being by providing comprehensive benefits and perks including premium healthcare, wellness expense reimbursement, paid parental leave and more.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
We're committed to growing and empowering a more inclusive community within our company, industry, and cities. That's why we hire and cultivate diverse teams of people from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that true innovation happens when everyone has room at the table and the tools, resources, and opportunity to excel.
Statement of Non-Discrimination: In keeping with our beliefs and goals, no employee or applicant will face discrimination or harassment based on: race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, or veteran status. Above and beyond discrimination and harassment based on "protected categories," we also strive to prevent other subtler forms of inappropriate behavior (i.e., stereotyping) from ever gaining a foothold in our office. Whether blatant or hidden, barriers to success have no place at DoorDash. We value a diverse workforce – people who identify as women, non-binary or gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, American Indian or Native Alaskan, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latinx, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, differently-abled, caretakers and parents, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Thank you to the Level Playing Field Institute for this statement of non-discrimination.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.
If you need any accommodations, please inform your recruiting contact upon initial connection.
Notice to Applicants for Jobs Located in NYC or Remote Jobs Associated With Office in NYC Only
We used Covey as part of our hiring and/or promotional process for jobs in NYC and certain features may qualify it as an AEDT in NYC. As part of the hiring and/or promotion process, we provided Covey with job requirements and candidate submitted applications. We began using Covey Scout for Inbound from August 21, 2023, through December 21, 2023. We resumed using Covey Scout for Inbound again on June 29, 2024, and ceased using Covey Scout for Inbound on April 30, 2026.
The Covey tool has been reviewed by an independent auditor. Results of the audit may be viewed here: https://getcovey.com/nyc-local-law-144.
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Who's Hiring
- DoorDash50
- NEURALINK50
- Google25
- Ouster25
Top Industries Hiring
- Science & Research74
- Manufacturing25
- Food & Beverage25
- E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces25
- Consulting & Professional Services25
Embedded Software Engineer Jobs in San Francisco: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a embedded software engineer job in San Francisco?
Target the hardware-heavy companies concentrated in SoMa, Mission Bay, and the Dogpatch, where consumer electronics, robotics, and autonomous vehicle firms cluster. Deep experience with real-time operating systems, firmware development, and low-level C or C++ gives candidates a clear edge here. Networking through the Bay Area's dense hardware startup community and contributing to open-source embedded projects helps you stand out in a competitive local market.
Which companies hire embedded software engineers in San Francisco?
Employers hiring embedded software engineers in San Francisco right now include DoorDash, Google, and Ouster, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. San Francisco draws a mix of established hardware companies, defense contractors with Bay Area offices, and well-funded startups building devices in robotics, medtech, and consumer electronics.
Are there remote embedded software engineer jobs in San Francisco?
Yes, though remote work is less common for embedded software engineers than for purely software-focused roles, since the work often requires hands-on access to hardware, lab equipment, or physical prototypes. About 29% of embedded software engineer openings tied to San Francisco are remote or hybrid as of August 2026. Firmware architecture, code review, and simulation-based development are the functions most likely to be performed remotely.
How can I get a embedded software engineer job in San Francisco with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in San Francisco is targeting hardware startups in SoMa and Mission Bay that hire junior engineers for bring-up and testing support roles. Building a portfolio of personal embedded projects using platforms like STM32 or Raspberry Pi demonstrates hands-on ability before your first professional role. Internships at Bay Area consumer electronics and robotics companies, and involvement in San Francisco-area hardware meetups and Hackspace communities, help build the local connections that often lead to entry-level offers.
Which industries hire the most embedded software engineers in San Francisco?
The sectors hiring the most embedded software engineers in San Francisco are Science & Research, Manufacturing, and Food & Beverage, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. San Francisco's concentration of venture-backed hardware startups, alongside established defense and semiconductor firms with Bay Area operations, keeps demand for embedded talent consistently high across those sectors.
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