Workstream

Workstream

Embedded Software Engineer

Menlo Park, California

Sponsorship not specified$120k-$150kDetected 2 days ago
PythonC++CI/CDLinuxRESTEmbedded SystemsRoboticsSignal Processing

About the role

  • There are 2.7 billion hourly workers, making up 80% of the global workforce, but this market has been heavily underserved by technology and deserves better.
  • Workstream has been purpose-built for the hourly workforce from day one so that these businesses and their employees can thrive.
  • In addition to our core business, Workstream is home to a small, fast-moving Robotics team focused on advancing the next generation of artificial intelligence and robotics.

Responsibilities

  • Dig into the open technical problems at the core of the device. Prototype the options, measure real behavior, and help decide what we build.

Requirements

  • 2-5 years shipping embedded software on real hardware that reached real users
  • Proficiency in C/C++ and Python, with exposure to embedded Linux (device drivers, device tree, the boot process) and/or bare-metal/RTOS firmware

Nice to have

  • Cameras, camera interfaces (e.g., MIPI CSI-2), DSP/ISP, or video/media pipelines, especially handling multiple simultaneous streams.
  • MCU firmware and low-level bring-up, including bootloaders and an RTOS such as Zephyr or FreeRTOS.
  • Connectivity and protocols such as BLE, Wi-Fi, and USB.
  • Designing SDKs/APIs that another team consumes.
  • OTA, telemetry, or managing software across a fleet of connected devices.
  • CI/CD and test automation.
  • Experience shipping wearable or consumer hardware, and working directly with hardware/EE colleagues and contract manufacturers.
  • A mission-driven and value-based company dedicated to empower deskless workers and local businesses

Skills

  • A bias toward reliability across a wide variety of settings and geographies, and a habit of testing thoroughly and measuring honestly
  • B.S. in EE, CE, CS, or equivalent experience

Compensation

  • In compliance with the California Pay Transparency Law, the base salary range for this role is between $120,000 to $150,000 in Menlo Park.
  • When determining a candidate's compensation, we consider a number of factors including skillset, experience, job scope, and current market data.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and equity
  • Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, and vision.
  • Pre-tax commuter benefits
  • This range is not inclusive of our discretionary bonus or equity package.
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