Embedded Systems Software Engineer

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

• 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 to: support@mercor.com

PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.

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