Embedded Software Engineer

Ouster
San Francisco, CA
At Ouster, we build sensors and tools for engineers, roboticists, and researchers, so they can make the world safer and more efficient. We've transformed LIDAR from an analog device with thousands of components to an elegant digital device powered by one chip-scale laser array and one CMOS sensor. The result is a full range of high-resolution LIDAR sensors that deliver superior imaging at a dramatically lower price. Our advanced sensor hardware and vision algorithms are used in autonomous cars, drones and many other applications. If you’re motivated by solving big problems, we’re hiring key roles across the company and need your help!

You will be responsible for building the embedded software that powers our lidar firmware system. Expertise in Linux, C, and C++, Python, along with an eye for detail, are essential. As a senior engineer, your breadth of experience should allow you to both architect the high-level system and implement low-level modules. In addition, you will work closely with the entire firmware team to provide guidance and align on technical direction. Strong communication and a desire to learn are required for our entire team! Come build lidar with us!

This is an onsite position based in our San Francisco, CA office.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Mastery of C and C++, as well as comfortable with Python
  • Strong experience with Linux
  • Strong experience working with complex embedded systems and bringup
  • Experience working with embedded SOCs
  • Results-oriented, and able to set and meet schedules in a fast-paced and dynamic start-up environment.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication

BONUS QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Security
  • RTOS development
  • Functional safety
  • Rust programming language
$150,000 - $220,000 a year

The base pay will be dependent on your skills, work experience, location, and qualifications. This role may also be eligible for equity & benefits.

We acknowledge the confidence gap at Ouster. You do not need to meet all of these
requirements to be the ideal candidate for this role.

Ouster is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that pursues and hires a diverse workforce. Ouster does not make employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender-identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, military status, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws. Ouster also strives for a healthy and safe workplace, and prohibits harassment of any kind. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Ouster considers qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
Posted 2025-08-20

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