Embedded Software Engineer
Location: Remote (U.S. preferred)
Company Stage: Seed-stage AI + Consumer Hardware Startup
Employment Type: Full-time / Part-time
About Us
We are building a voice-first AI wearable — starting with a smart ring that integrates embedded systems, low-power wireless communication, and intelligent AI agents.
Our founding team comes from Apple (Siri, Vision Pro), Microsoft AI, and SpaceX. We are:
UC Launch Accelerator “Audience Choice” Award Winner
Backed by Berkeley Haas Seed Fund
Google Cloud Partner
We are at an early stage, which means you will have real ownership and direct impact on the product.
The Role
We are looking for an Embedded Software Engineer (new graduate or early career) who is excited about building real hardware products from the ground up.
You will work closely with hardware engineers and AI software engineers to develop firmware, support board bring-up, and ensure reliable system performance.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on engineering and wants to see their work ship in a real consumer device.
Reponsibilities
Develop embedded firmware in C/C++
Suppot PCB bring-up and hardware validation
Work with microcontrollers and low-power systems
Implement and debug communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, BLE)
Support integration of sensors, microphones, and peripherals
Optimize power consumption and system performance
Collaborate with AI engineers on firmware-to-application interfaces
Troubleshoot hardware-software integration issues
Qualifications
BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
Strong foundation in C/C++
Understanding of embedded systems and microcontrollers
Familiarity with RTOS concepts or bare-metal development
Experience with debugging tools (oscilloscope, logic analyzer, JTAG)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skill
Nice to Have (Plus Points)
Experience with BLE development
Audio or voice-related embedded work
Low-power optimization experience
Familiarity with STM32, Nordic (nRF), ESP32, or Qualcomm (QCC series is a plus)
Experience bringing up a custom PCB
Why Join
Work on real AI hardware products at an early stage
Gain end-to-end exposure across firmware, hardware, and AI integration
Take ownership of meaningful technical challenges
Fast iteration and learning environment
CPT/OPT sponsorship available
