Scoutai
Junior Firmware Engineer
Sunnyvale, CA · Junior · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$145k-$220kDetected 113 days ago
C++Embedded SystemsRoboticsSensorsCommunicationAdaptability
About the role
- We're looking for a Junior Firmware Engineer who is excited about working close to the hardware layer, especially bringing up and validating sensors on new platforms.
- You'll work with experienced engineers across hardware, robotics, and AI to ensure sensor data is accurate, stable, and production-ready.
- You'll be moving fast, context-switching daily, and helping define the culture and process as we go.
Responsibilities
- Develop and debug sensor drivers for embedded platforms
- Implement and test communication protocols
- Build tools and tests to validate sensor data quality and reliability
Requirements
- Familiarity with basic electronics concepts (signals, timing, debugging)
- Experience working with hardware interfaces like SPI, I2C, or UART
- Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities
- Strong fundamentals in C or C++ for embedded systems
- Understanding of microcontrollers and embedded development workflows
- Ability to read datasheets and implement drivers from documentation
- Strong debugging mindset and attention to detail
- Interest in robotics, embedded systems, or hardware-adjacent software
- Work on the world's most important frontier, ensuring U.S. and allied dominance in the age of intelligent machines
- Be a core part of a team building the first defense-specific robotic foundation model
- Collaborate with some of the top engineers in autonomy, AI, and national security
- See your work deployed on real systems
- Help define the future of intelligent defense systems
Compensation
- The stated salary range below represents an estimated base pay only and reflects consideration of multiple compensation factors.
- Final salary offers may differ depending on factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience or training background, specialized skills, and business needs.
- US Salary Range
- $145,000 - $220,000 USD
Benefits
- Competitive base salary and bonus
- Meaningful equity
- Premium medical, dental, and vision plans with $0 paycheck contribution
- Competitive PTO and company holiday calendar
- Most full-time positions also include highly competitive equity awards, which form part of Scout AI's overall compensation package.
- In addition, Scout AI provides comprehensive, top-tier benefits to full-time employees.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U
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