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👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Software Development.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Role Overview

Confidential Client is seeking an early-career Embedded Software Engineer to join a high-performing engineering team in San Francisco, CA. This is a hands-on role working on hardware-facing software that runs on Linux userspace and integrates closely with industrial hardware. You will work under senior engineers’ mentorship to grow skills in systems programming, hardware integration, and reliability for safety-critical contexts. Careertakes is supporting this search as a third-party recruiting partner.

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What You’ll Do

• Support integration of industrial hardware by working with register maps and standard device protocols.
• Assist in implementing Hardware Abstraction Layers (HALs) and drivers under senior guidance.
• Write and maintain code in Rust (and occasionally C/C++) targeting Linux userspace.
• Use hardware debugging tools such as logic analyzers and oscilloscopes to diagnose issues.
• Contribute to code quality through unit/integration testing and thoughtful peer reviews.
• Learn and apply reliability and safety-minded engineering practices.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience.
• 0–2 years professional experience in systems programming or embedded software.
• Foundational knowledge of C, C++, or Rust, with strong motivation to work primarily in Rust.
• Basic understanding of Linux internals or operating system concepts.
• Strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, and eagerness to learn hardware–software integration.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework or personal projects involving embedded systems or microcontrollers.
• Familiarity with communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, CAN).
• Experience with hardware debugging tools (logic analyzers, oscilloscopes).
• Interest in safety-critical or real-time systems.
• Any hands-on Rust experience (even from personal projects).

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Why Join Confidential Client

• Work with a world-class team experienced in critical software for aerospace, automotive, energy, and manufacturing markets.
• Build software that directly impacts critical infrastructure and high-stakes industries.
• Competitive salary and meaningful equity for full-time roles.
• Fast-paced, collaborative environment with strong technical mentorship and growth opportunities.

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Benefits (Representative)

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Equity grants for full-time employees.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Team-provided lunch and flexible PTO policies.

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ITAR / Eligibility Requirements

To comply with U.S. Government export regulations, applicants must be one of the following:

• a U.S. citizen or national;
• a U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder);
• a refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157;
• an asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158;
  or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

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Recruiter Note

Careertakes is assisting Confidential Client with this hire as a third-party recruiting platform. If you apply through Careertakes you may be considered for additional, relevant opportunities across our partner network.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.