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About Us Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture between two industry leaders with a clear vision for automotive's next chapter. From operating systems to zonal controllers to cloud and connectivity solutions, we're addressing the challenges of electric vehicles through technology that will set the standards for software‑defined vehicles around the world. The road to the future is uncharted. By combining our expertise across connectivity, AI, security and more, we'll map a new way forward. Working together, we'll create a future that's more connected, more intelligent, more sustainable for everyone. Role Summary We are looking for a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to support the development and bring‑up of the Infotainment Platform for next‑generation EVs. This role focuses on RTOS‑based safety processors in high‑compute systems, involving low‑level software development, board bring‑up, diagnostics, and middleware integration. Experience with embedded Linux is a bonus. Responsibilities Design, implement, and maintain embedded software on RTOS platforms for safety‑critical infotainment ECUs. Develop drivers for hardware peripherals: I2C, SPI, CAN, UART, GPIO, Ethernet, PCIe. Lead and support board bring‑up activities, bootloader configuration, and low‑level diagnostics. Implement and validate safety and system monitoring features. Develop and integrate platform diagnostics, automation hooks, and scripting tools in Python/C. Work with hardware engineers and validation teams to debug board‑level issues using tools like JTAG, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers. Document software components, integration flows, and bring‑up guides for cross‑team consumption. Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field. 5+ years of embedded software development experience, with emphasis on RTOS‑based systems (FreeRTOS, SafeRTOS, QNX, etc.). Proficient in C/C++ and experienced with low‑level driver development. Strong knowledge of board bring‑up, bootloader, and system initialization. Familiarity with hardware communication interfaces and protocols (I2C, SPI, CAN, UART, PCIe, Ethernet). Proficient in Python or shell scripting for automation and testing. Hands‑on experience with debugging tools: JTAG, Lauterbach, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers. Preferred Skills Deep understanding of RTOS internals, interrupt handling, task scheduling, and memory protection. Experience with middleware integration, including MQTT, UDS, or other automotive communication protocols. Exposure to functional safety features and standards (ISO 26262, ASIL). Experience with embedded Linux, including kernel modules, device trees, and bootloader configuration. Familiarity with diagnostics frameworks, fault injection, and recovery mechanisms. Prior involvement in automotive infotainment or safety processor development. Pay Disclosure Salary Range Northern California‑Based Applicants: $146,900 - $194,610 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law). Benefits Summary Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies provides robust medical/Rx, dental, and vision insurance packages for full‑time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Coverage is adequate on the first day of employment, and Rivian covers most of the premiums. Equal Opportunity Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are also committed to ensuring compliance with all applicable fair employment practice laws regarding citizenship and immigration status. Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at candidateaccommodations@rivian.com. Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services. #J-18808-Ljbffr

About Us Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture between two industry leaders with a clear vision for automotive's next chapter. From operating systems to zonal controllers to cloud and connectivity solutions, we're addressing the challenges of electric vehicles through technology that will set the standards for software-defined vehicles around the world. The road to the future is uncharted. By combining our expertise across connectivity, AI, security and more, we'll map a new way forward. Working together, we'll create a future that's more connected, more intelligent, more sustainable for everyone. Role Summary We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join our Vehicle Power Moding team. In this role, you will design, develop, and deploy embedded software solutions to support vehicle power management systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of power modes, while maintaining robust hardware control and low- and high-voltage system stability. This position demands deep technical expertise in embedded systems, state machine design, and vehicle device control. Responsibilities Contribute to defining software requirements, designing state machines, and ensuring they align with vehicle power moding needs. Lead discussions regarding vehicle states (e.g., wake/sleep) and corresponding hardware control (e.g., high voltage activation/deactivation, low-voltage domain management). Participate in system-level design reviews, providing insights into power management and embedded software best practices. Ensure the seamless transition between power modes, coordinating high-voltage and low-voltage domain transitions for system efficiency and reliability. Collaborate with hardware and system teams to understand and influence vehicle device control, ensuring correct interactions between software and hardware components. Design, develop, and deploy embedded software for vehicle power management applications such as vehicle device power on/off behavior management, system energy draw optimizations, vehicle reset, occupancy detection, user interactions and much more. Write, perform, and review integration test cases to validate software functionality and reliability. Troubleshoot and debug software issues across embedded systems, identifying solutions to optimize vehicle power moding performance. Qualifications B.S.+ in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field with 2+ years of relevant industry experience. 2 or more years of experience in embedded software/firmware development in C, preferably with vertically integrated consumer products. Proficient with software development on microcontrollers and sensor I/Os. Strong understanding of dependencies between various electrical & mechanical systems. Experience with systems engineering / automotive network architecture / vehicle integration. Strong working knowledge of automotive electrical systems and communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Ethernet) and relevant debug tools. Hands-on experience debugging complex systems that involve multiple ECUs with interfaces to various vehicle sub-systems. Good team player with great communication skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced development environment. Passionately motivated to take ideas from R&D phase to a product. Pay Disclosure Salary Range/Hourly Rate for California Based Applicants: $146,900 - $183,600 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law). Benefits Summary Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Full Time Employee coverage is effective on the first day of employment. Part-Time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment. Equal Opportunity Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are also committed to ensuring compliance with all applicable fair employment practice laws regarding citizenship and immigration status. Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at candidateaccommodations@rivian.com. Candidate Data Privacy Rivian and VW Group Technologies (“Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies”) may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes (“Candidate Personal Data”). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law. Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies affiliates; and (iii) Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies' service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services. Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions. Please see our Candidate Data Privacy Notice (English) and Candidate Data Privacy Notice (Serbian) for more information. 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An innovative automotive technology firm based in Palo Alto is seeking highly skilled software engineers to join its Wireless Software team. You will be responsible for designing and developing complex software applications and state machines for connectivity solutions. The ideal candidate has strong C++ programming skills and experience in 4G/5G application development. The position offers competitive compensation and a chance to work on cutting-edge technologies in an exciting environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr

About AirGarage AirGarage is on a mission to bring real estate online, starting with parking. We replace broken parking machines, fragmented software, and manual, labor-intensive operations with a unified, data-rich operating system for parking real estate. We handle everything it takes to run and optimize a parking asset: payments, dynamic pricing, enforcement, license plate recognition, analytics, and more. By building all of our technology in-house, we are able to deliver a magical experience for drivers while providing real‑time visibility and revenue increases of 20‑50% or more for real estate owners. That's why national real‑estate leaders like Hines and Greystar, as well as technology companies like Meta, partner with AirGarage to optimize their parking facilities. AirGarage uses datapoints such as real‑time occupancy, local events, weather, driver behavior, competitor pricing, and more to bring true intelligence to real estate owners' assets for the first time. We're investing aggressively to make the physical world legible to a digital system: cameras, sensors, and software that generate a firehose of real‑time data about the world around us. That data fuels models and algorithms that allow us to optimize performance at each property while giving owners the clarity and control they've never had before. Before you can optimize an asset, you need to observe it. Before you can observe it, you need to bring it online. We are starting with the $131 billion US parking real estate market because it is one of the most offline and mismanaged commercial real estate asset types. 26% of the land area in the median American urban core is dedicated to parking. We are backed by top tier investors including Headline Growth, Andreessen Horowitz, Floodgate, Founders Fund, Abstract Ventures, and angel investors who have founded or worked at companies like Uber, Opendoor, Flexport, and more. Want to learn more about AirGarage and the problem we're tackling? Check out these podcasts: ******************************************* ************************************************ THE ROLE 👨💻 We are looking for an Embedded Software Engineer to build and maintain the edge applications that power our next‑generation LPR (license plate recognition) devices. You will shape how these systems operate in the field, from the Linux layer to the applications that capture, process, and transmit video and metadata at scale. You will own the delivery of reliable, production‑grade software that runs on thousands of devices. Your work will keep our hardware online and performant, integrate seamlessly with our backend, and influence system design choices that define how our products evolve. You will strengthen our embedded software stack and drive improvements that make deployments faster, updates smoother, and performance more robust. This role offers the opportunity to make a visible impact on real‑world systems. It is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of Linux platforms and application development and who wants to see their work directly improve the performance and reliability of products in the field. Our stack: Devices: Embedded Linux (Debian, Yocto), Python, C++ Observability: DataDog, Hex, SQL Data: Postgres, Snowflake Infra: AWS, GCP, Docker, RabbitMQ, Redis, Github Actions Backend: Python, Django, DRF WHAT YOU WILL DO 🚀 Architect and evolve the embedded software stack (defining system boundaries, module interfaces, and communication flows) to ensure scalability, maintainability, and efficient integration with backend services. Build and maintain edge applications on embedded Linux devices, including software for real‑time video capture and processing. Customize and extend Yocto‑based Linux builds to support production hardware and future device features. Implement and maintain software for computer vision, OCR, or other ML inference tasks at the edge. Develop and maintain containerized environments using Docker to streamline testing, deployment, and reproducibility. Contribute to OTA (over‑the‑air) update pipelines and automated testing frameworks to ensure reliable deployments across the fleet. Integrate devices with backend systems using pub/sub messaging frameworks (ex. NATS JetStream, Kafka, Redis, or MQTT) to connect devices with backend infrastructure. Collaborate closely with hardware engineers to optimize software for sensors, cameras, and other peripherals. Troubleshoot and debug board and system level issues using logs, schematics, Linux tools, and protocol analysis. Author clear documentation, best practices, and internal guides to support the team and streamline problem solving. WHAT YOU NEED 🧠 5+ years of professional software engineering experience developing embedded Linux or edge applications. Strong proficiency in Python and Bash, with experience shipping production‑quality code. Command‑line comfort: you should live in the terminal. Experience with Docker for creating consistent testing and deployment environments. Hands‑on experience with Yocto/bitbake to customize and build Linux images for production hardware. Familiarity with OTA update frameworks and tools (ex. Mender) and managing software across a device fleet. Hands‑on experience with Linux systems (dmesg, journalctl, ip, systemd, etc.) and debugging distributed hardware/software environments. Familiarity with observability and monitoring tools (e.g., DataDog, OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, Grafana) and building internal tooling for device health and alerting. Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to translate complex technical findings into clear reports and playbooks. Self‑starter who thrives in a fast‑paced, ownership‑driven environment. NICE TO HAVE 🌟 Experience with computer vision, OCR, or running ML models at the edge for real‑time video or sensor processing. Background in RTOS or microcontroller development (Zephyr, FreeRTOS). Proficiency in C++ and SQL. Low‑level userland familiarity: memory pages, cache locality, POSIX commands. Knowledge of hardware interfaces such as CAN, I2C, SPI, and RS485. Exposure to automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, or Hardware‑in‑the‑Loop validation setups. Background in cellular (4G LTE, CAT 4, CAT 1bis, 5G RedCap), WiFi, WiFi HaLow, or other wireless connectivity. Robotics or industrial controls background is a plus. IMPORTANT NOTE 🚨 AirGarage is a remote‑first company, but we also value in‑person collaboration to strengthen trust and teamwork. Team members should expect ~6 weeks of travel per year for: 2-3 full company offsites, “Remote Weeks” Lending a hand to support 2 new location launches In‑person onboarding as well as supporting other onboarding sessions for new team members The rest of the year, team members can work remotely from wherever (US time zones) they're most comfortable as long as they are performing well in their role. Attendance at in‑person events throughout the year is expected-if you're not open to traveling ~6 weeks per year for work, this role isn't a good fit for you. THE UPSIDE 📈 📈 Equity: Have a stake in the business that you're helping to build and grow. 🌴 Work remotely: Live and work wherever you like! We believe in folks working where they are happiest and most productive. We currently hire teammates that are located anywhere within North America. 🏥 Health insurance: We offer health insurance and currently cover 85% of the cost of medical, dental, and vision plans for the primary employee and 50% of the cost of plans for dependents. 🍼 Parental Leave: We offer 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave to all parents to bond with a newly born, adopted, or fostered child. The 12 weeks can be taken as a continuous leave or intermittently over the first 18 months of the child's life. 💻 Home office setup: Get a laptop + additional equipment needed to set you up for success. ⛺ Time to recharge: We have an unlimited PTO policy with a minimum requirement of 10 days per year. 🤑 401k: Make financial planning right for you with a 401k retirement savings program. ✈️ Team Off‑sites: ~2 times per year our team comes together for a full week in places like Tahoe, Puerto Vallarta, San Diego, and Austin. 📚 BookGarage: Our team loves to learn and grow together so join us for our optional recurring book club. 🪴 Room to grow: Our team will be orders of magnitude larger within a few years, as a part of our foundational team you'll have opportunities to grow with us. 🏙️ Transform our cities: The opportunity to change the way that the world thinks about real estate use in our cities. 👐 Work with a diverse team: At AirGarage, we've always been committed to building a thriving team that represents the communities we serve. Our team is currently 40% female and 30%+ from underrepresented communities. We understand that there's no such thing as a 'perfect' candidate. We're looking for someone passionate, with grit and determination, who is excited to face the challenges of a rapidly growing startup. AirGarage is the type of company where you can grow exponentially, and we encourage you to apply to us even if you don't 100% match the candidate description. AirGarage is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Candidates and employees are always evaluated based on merit, qualifications, and performance. We will never discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, martial status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status. #J-18808-Ljbffr

A leading automotive technology company seeks a seasoned member for the product security team. This role involves designing and maintaining on-vehicle security systems for connected vehicles. Strong candidates will have 7+ years of experience with embedded systems and in-depth technical knowledge, particularly in C/C++ and Linux. Located in Palo Alto, California, the position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits from day one. #J-18808-Ljbffr

A joint venture in the automotive industry is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to support the development of the Infotainment Platform for next-generation electric vehicles. The role focuses on safety-critical embedded software development utilizing RTOS platforms, and requires extensive experience in low-level software as well as strong proficiency in C/C++. The position offers competitive compensation in the range of $146,900 to $194,610 based on experience, with robust employee benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr

An innovative automotive technology firm in California is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to design and implement embedded software for vehicle power management systems. The ideal candidate will have a B.S.+ in a related field, with at least 2 years of embedded software development experience. Competitive salary range is between $146,900 and $183,600 with robust benefits including health insurance. #J-18808-Ljbffr

About Us Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture between two industry leaders with a clear vision for automotive's next chapter. From operating systems to zonal controllers to cloud and connectivity solutions, we're addressing the challenges of electric vehicles through technology that will set the standards for software-defined vehicles around the world. The road to the future is uncharted. By combining our expertise across connectivity, AI, security and more, we'll map a new way forward. Working together, we'll create a future that's more connected, more intelligent, more sustainable for everyone. Role Summary As an Embedded Software Engineer, you will play an integral part responsible for developing and validating scalable firmware for critical vehicle functions such as Energy Storage & Distribution (ES&D), power modes, body controls, or foundational motion controls features. You will work in a dynamic environment, applying your expertise in real-time programming and system fundamentals to ensure the safety and reliability of our ECUs. Responsibilities Design, develop, and deploy embedded software on Linux/Android and/or Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) for electronic hardware. Contribute to the implementation and optimization of Hardware Abstraction Layers (HALs) for vehicle hardware interaction. Design and build highly complex systems spanning multiple domains that bring improved functionality and better performance to how users interact with our vehicles. Participate in the full software development lifecycle and uphold code quality. Collaborate across multiple disciplines to deliver quality code and debug complex problems. Work closely with cross-functional teams (Charging, Body Controls, EE/Hardware teams) on software initiatives. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, a relevant technical field or equivalent practical experience. Proficiency in C++ and experience with scripting languages (Python, shell). Preferred Qualifications: 2+ years of full time work experience in Embedded Software Development. Understanding of Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) fundamentals and experience building concurrent systems. Familiarity with embedded Linux environments and core concepts. Familiarity with kernel-level development or automotive communication protocols. Experience with interface protocols (e.g., CAN, Ethernet, SPI, I2C). Experience in automotive systems and applications. Pay Disclosure Salary Range for California Based Applicants: 127,400.00 - 145,400.00 USD (This range is based on similar Mid to Senior level technical roles in the sources; actual compensation would be determined based on experience, location and other facrors determined by law) Benefits Summary: Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Full Time Employee coverage is effective on the first day of employment. Part-Time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment. Salary Range for British Columbia Canada Based Applicants: 92,400 - 107,800 CAD (Actual compensation would be determined based on experience, location and other facrors determined by law) Benefits Summary: Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Full Time Employee coverage is effective on the first day of employment. Part-Time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment. Equal Opportunity Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are also committed to ensuring compliance with all applicable fair employment practice laws regarding citizenship and immigration status. Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at candidateaccommodations@rivian.com. Candidate Data Privacy Rivian and VW Group Technologies ("Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies") may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes ("Candidate Personal Data"). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law. Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies affiliates; and (iii) Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies' service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services. Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions. Please see our Candidate Data Privacy Notice (English) and Candidate Data Privacy Notice (Serbian) for more information. Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services. #J-18808-Ljbffr

A technology company specializing in automotive is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to develop and validate firmware for crucial vehicle functions. This role involves working with real-time programming and ensuring the safety of electronic control units. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and proficiency in C++. Understanding of RTOS and experience in embedded systems are preferred. The position is located in Palo Alto, California with competitive compensation and benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Hybrid in San FranciscoSalary range: $175K-$275K Job Application Link About Us Abundance Network is building a new generation of civic leaders and the technology to support them. We've organized 120+ elected officials in 30+ states, 100+ donors, and staffed chapters in San Francisco, Santa Monica, Oakland, Burlington, and Seattle-with new national programs scaling quickly. Our mission is to organize civic leaders to build a 21st-century government. We are focused on “policy outcomes that exist in reality” in housing, transportation, energy, and state capacity. We are building Abundance from the ground up, helping elected officials deliver policy outcomes and connecting them with donors, academics, and professionals who can accelerate progress. Our “unit of success” isn't revenue-it's policy outcomes. We're now looking for a Founding Software Engineer to build the core technology that makes this scalable. Learn more about Abundance: Podcast: AN Managing Director, Former Redwood City Mayor Giselle Hale on The Realignment Podcast: AN Senior Advisor Jen Pahlka on Ezra Klein Why This Role Matters Elected officials are our customers. If you're the mayor of Boise and want to implement Abundance, you should be able to “phone a friend” and instantly access the playbooks, process knowledge, and partners you need. You'll build the software to make that possible. Tech as leverage. LLMs, modern SaaS, and smart product design can massively accelerate how civic leaders plug into expertise, donor networks, and partners. The missing piece. We have political operators, donor networks, and growing chapters. We have design and PM leadership. Now we need you-the technical lead to bring our first product features to life and scale them nationally. What You'll Do Ship the first features. Take early product prototypes (already in dev) and lead them through launch in the coming weeks. Define the stack. Own the technical direction, and set up scalable, modern infrastructure. Forward-deployed engineering. Work closely with elected officials, customer success, and the product team to understand how mayors, donors, and partners actually operate, then translate that into tools. Build process knowledge. Help codify and document the “step-by-step” pathways to policy wins, turning them into usable software for leaders nationwide. Maximize impact. Focus on speed, scale, and deliberate ambition-building what helps people now, and iterating fast. Who You Are Mission-driven: Energized by Abundance's vision of building a durable political faction and empowering local government. You want your work to matter. Builder: Thrive on getting from zero to one-shipping products quickly, obsessing over users, and iterating fast. Full-stack capable: Comfortable moving across frontend (React/Typescript), backend (Python), and cloud infra. Resourceful & outcome-oriented: Pragmatic about “buy vs. build,” adept at leveraging open source, volunteers, and modern AI. You care more about impact than polishing non-essentials. Collaborative: Excited to work with a cross-functional mix of startup operators and seasoned political leaders who get stuff done. Experienced: 5+ years of software engineering experience. You don't need to be deeply senior; what matters is ambition, urgency, and the ability to scale product quickly. Nice to Have Experience in civic tech, political campaigns, or government systems. Background in early-stage startups or as a founding engineer. Strong product and UX instincts. Curiosity about using AI/LLMs in practical civic contexts. The Team We're a 20-person org, about half focused on national programs, half on local chapters. Roughly a quarter of us come from startups/tech, and the rest are skilled political operators who know how to deliver real outcomes. We've built trust with elected officials and donors over years-and now we're forming our first product squad. You'll join a tight team with design, PM, and operations already in place, and take point as the lead engineer. What We Offer A founding seat at the table: shape the culture and direction of Abundance's tech team. The chance to scale a political movement with durable, national impact. Competitive salary. Hybrid culture with flexibility for exceptional candidates elsewhere. #J-18808-Ljbffr

A civic tech organization in San Francisco is seeking a Founding Software Engineer to develop core technology for civic leaders. The position emphasizes building impactful software quickly, collaborating with elected officials, and shaping the tech team's direction. The ideal candidate is mission-driven, full-stack capable, and has over 5 years of engineering experience. This hybrid role offers a competitive salary and the chance to influence a national movement. #J-18808-Ljbffr

At Nudge, our mission is to develop the best technology for interfacing with the brain to improve people's lives. We're starting with an approach that we believe can help the most people the fastest, and also allow us to learn as much about the brain as possible: developing a non‑invasive, ultrasound‑based device that can stimulate and image the brain at high resolution and depth. This is a vertically integrated effort building cutting‑edge hardware, software, and research capabilities to create products that can benefit millions - and eventually billions - of people. We've brought together a team of the best, who believe hard things are worth doing. To succeed, we need to assemble world‑class teams across everything we do. We hire people who are exceptional at their craft, do the real work, and execute relentlessly - people who expect the highest levels of both rigor and integrity from each other. About the role As an firmware engineer at Nudge, you will: Deliver high‑quality, safety‑critical C, C++, Rust, and Verilog code for use in real‑time embedded environments Contribute to embedded hardware architecture decisions and component selection Implement on‑device algorithms for targeted stimulation and imaging Perform bringup and debugging of embedded systems Work closely with electrical, mechanical, and software engineers to design embedded systems at the core of our product Contribute to documentation and analysis necessary for regulatory compliance About you We are looking for firmware engineers of all levels, with a preference for 3+ years of industry experience. Regardless of your career level, you should have: Strong engineering / physics first principles Degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or similar engineering discipline Exceptional proficiency in Rust, C, C++, Verilog Demonstrated history of exceptional technical contribution #J-18808-Ljbffr

A pioneering technology company in San Francisco is seeking a firmware engineer to deliver high-quality code for embedded systems. Candidates should have a strong engineering background and proficiency in C, C++, Rust, and Verilog, with a preference for those with 3+ years of industry experience. This role involves collaborating with teams to design and implement advanced embedded solutions, contributing to the company's mission in brain technology. #J-18808-Ljbffr

About the Team The Consumer Products team at OpenAI builds end-to-end hardware and software systems that bring AI into the physical world. We work at the intersection of custom silicon, embedded systems, operating systems, and cloud services to deliver reliable, production-ready devices at scale. Within Consumer Products, the camera stack is a critical sensing component. The team partners closely with electrical engineering, silicon vendors, systems, and higher-level perception and product teams to bring up new hardware, stabilize capture pipelines, and ensure camera systems are robust, debuggable, and ready for real-world deployment. This work spans early prototypes through production, with a strong emphasis on correctness, repeatability, and long-term reliability. About the Role As a Camera Firmware Engineer, you will own low-level camera enablement on custom hardware-from early board bring-up through stable production capture. You will develop and maintain the firmware and software that makes camera sensors reliable, controllable, and debuggable, forming the foundation for higher-level camera pipelines and product features. This role is highly hands‑on and systems-oriented. You will work close to the hardware, diagnose real‑world timing and integration issues, and build tooling that accelerates iteration across the entire camera stack. This role is based in San Francisco, CA. We follow a hybrid work model with four days per week in the office and offer relocation assistance to new employees. In This Role, You Will Bring up new camera sensors and modules on prototype and production boards, including link stability, sensor control, and correct power, reset, and clock sequencing. Develop and maintain low-level camera software, including sensor drivers, board configuration, and camera subsystem integration across hardware revisions. Enable and validate core capture paths for development and production, including RAW capture for debugging, still capture, and hardware‑accelerated video encode and streaming with stable timestamps and long‑duration reliability. Stand up camera control and repeatability features, including basic 3A loop exposure, manual overrides and locks, and deterministic presets to support validation and debugging. Build and maintain camera bring‑up tooling, such as capture scripts, automated sweeps, manifests, and debugging utilities that make issues reproducible and easy to triage. Partner closely with electrical engineering, camera pipeline owners, and systems teams to define interfaces, unblock integration, and keep the camera stack stable as the device evolves. You might thrive in this role if you: Deep experience shipping embedded camera systems, including sensor bring‑up, driver development, and board‑level debugging. Strong C/C++ experience with embedded or Linux‑based systems; comfortable debugging across kernel and userspace boundaries. Hands‑on understanding of common camera hardware interfaces (for example, MIPI CSI and sensor control buses) and the practical realities of bring‑up, including power, reset, clocking, and sequencing. Proven track record of building reliable capture paths and effective debug workflows that accelerate iteration through reproducible failures and well‑scoped fixes. Preferred Qualifications Experience with common mobile or embedded SoC camera stacks and vendor frameworks. Experience integrating and debugging hardware acceleration blocks adjacent to camera pipelines, such as video encode and decode paths. Familiarity building higher‑level capture pipelines (for example, GStreamer) on top of low‑level camera enablement. About OpenAI OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company dedicated to ensuring that general‑purpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity. We push the boundaries of the capabilities of AI systems and seek to safely deploy them to the world through our products. AI is an extremely powerful tool that must be created with safety and human needs at its core, and to achieve our mission, we must encompass and value the many different perspectives, voices, and experiences that form the full spectrum of humanity. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. For additional information, please see OpenAI's Affi… Background checks for applicants will be administered in accordance with applicable law, and qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment consistent with those laws, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, for US‑based candidates. For unincorporated Los Angeles County workers: we reasonably believe that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment: protect computer hardware entrusted to you from theft, loss or damage; return all computer hardware in your possession (including the data contained therein) upon termination of employment or end of assignment; and maintain the confidentiality of proprietary, confidential, and non‑public information. In addition, job duties require access to secure and protected information technology systems and related data security obligations. To notify OpenAI that you believe this job posting is non‑compliant, please submit a report through this form. No response will be provided to inquiries unrelated to job posting compliance. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, and requests can be made via this link. OpenAI Global Applicant Privacy Policy At OpenAI, we believe artificial intelligence has the potential to help people solve immense global challenges, and we want the upside of AI to be widely shared. Join us in shaping the future of technology. #J-18808-Ljbffr

A leading AI technology company in San Francisco is seeking a Networking Operating System Firmware Engineer to develop and maintain custom SONiC NOS images for advanced AI supercomputers. This role involves collaborating with teams to ensure reliability and performance, integrating hardware and software components, and leading projects in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in Linux kernel development and proven experience with NOS stacks. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Sesame believes in a future where computers are lifelike - with the ability to see, hear, and collaborate with us in ways that feel natural and human. With this vision, we're designing a new kind of computer, focused on making voice companions part of our daily lives. Our team brings together founders from Oculus and Ubiquity6, alongside proven leaders from Meta, Google, and Apple, with deep expertise spanning hardware and software. Join us in shaping a future where computers truly come alive. About the Role We are seeking an engineer living at the intersection of embedded systems and ML to enable rich, reliable interactions on wearable devices. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working across the software stack, excited by the idea of taking a feature from the whiteboard to a product in customers' hands. You'll work closely with hardware, firmware, and product teams to make the interaction feel effortless and consistent for every user, in every environment. Responsibilities Design, train, and deploy algorithms for gesture detection on ultra-low-power embedded hardware. Evaluate and adapt larger ML models for running on mobile class hardware. Own the full development cycle: system design, data collection & curation, synthetic data generation, model training & evaluation, and on-device optimization. Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and product teams to integrate algorithms with evolving hardware designs. Pick promising approaches from the literature to bet on, and create new approaches where necessary to achieve our unique goals. Required Qualifications 10 years of experience in Software Engineering, ML Research, or related fields. Experience working with a high degree of autonomy in ambiguous environments. Proven experience building and deploying ML algorithms on embedded or resource-constrained devices. Proficiency in Python and C/C++, with experience in frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow. Hands-on experience with end-to-end ML workflows, from data capture to on-device deployment. Strong grasp of signal processing and/or time-series analysis for sensor data. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across disciplines. Bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, electrical engineering, machine learning, or related field. Preferred Qualifications Master's / Ph.D. in a relevant field. Experience with wearables, IMUs, or tactile/force sensors. Familiarity with synthetic data generation and augmentation techniques. Experience in a startup or fast-moving product environment. Experience deploying models in products. Track record of optimizing algorithms for power, latency, and memory footprint. Sesame is committed to a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. We welcome all qualified applicants, embracing diversity in race, gender, identity, orientation, ability, and more. We provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities-contact ****************** for assistance. Full-time Employee Benefits 401k matching 100% employer-paid health, vision, and dental benefits Unlimited PTO and sick time Flexible spending account matching (medical FSA) Benefits do not apply to contingent/contract workers #J-18808-Ljbffr

A cutting-edge technology company in San Francisco is seeking an experienced engineer to work at the intersection of embedded systems and machine learning. You will design and deploy innovative algorithms for gesture detection on wearable devices, collaborating closely with various teams. The ideal candidate has 10 years of experience, proficiency in Python and C/C++, and a solid educational background. This full-time role offers competitive benefits, including 401k matching and employer-paid health benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Benefits Medical insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Parental leave Paid time off Paid holidays 401(k) and retirement plan About the Team OpenAI's Enterprise Identity team builds and maintains the core authentication and authorization systems used across our enterprise products. We ensure secure, scalable, and seamless access for small businesses and global organizations adopting ChatGPT, API, and other OpenAI offerings. Our work is foundational to enterprise security, IT integration, and safe deployment of AI in the workplace. About the Role We're looking for a software engineer to lead the development of OpenAI's enterprise identity platform. You'll design and implement systems that support SSO, SCIM, RBAC, and identity federation across all OpenAI products. Your work will directly support our most critical customers and unlock safe, large-scale enterprise adoption of OpenAI's models. Responsibilities Build the next generation of enterprise authentication and authorization infrastructure, including SAML, OIDC, and OAuth2.0 integrations. Design and implement support for key enterprise standards: SSO, SCIM provisioning, RBAC, and delegated access. Evolve our identity data model and architecture to support complex customer org structures. Partner with GTM, security, and product teams to shape identity features that meet current and future enterprise needs from small business to multinational organizations. Develop tools and APIs for other engineering teams to integrate enterprise identity seamlessly. Qualifications Have experience building and operating production authentication and identity systems at scale. Are fluent in identity protocols (OAuth2.0, SAML, SCIM, OIDC) and their security considerations. Have worked with platforms like Auth0, WorkOS, or Ory Hydra. Enjoy building secure, developer-friendly APIs and infrastructure. Are excited about shaping how enterprises safely access and govern the use of frontier AI. About OpenAI OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company dedicated to ensuring that general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity. We push the boundaries of the capabilities of AI systems and seek to safely deploy them to the world through our products. AI is an extremely powerful tool that must be created with safety and human needs at its core, and to achieve our mission, we must encompass and value the many different perspectives, voices, and experiences that form the full spectrum of humanity. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. For additional information, please see OpenAI's Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act. For unincorporated Los Angeles County workers: we reasonably believe that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment: protect computer hardware entrusted to you from theft, loss or damage; return all computer hardware in your possession (including the data contained therein) upon termination of employment or end of assignment; and maintain the confidentiality of proprietary, confidential, and non-public information. In addition, job duties require access to secure and protected information technology systems and related data security obligations. To notify OpenAI that you believe this job posting is non-compliant, please submit a report through this form. No response will be provided to inquiries unrelated to job posting compliance. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, and requests can be made via this link. At OpenAI, we believe artificial intelligence has the potential to help people solve immense global challenges, and we want the upside of AI to be widely shared. Join us in shaping the future of technology. Helping all candidates find great careers is our goal. The information you provide here is secure and confidential. We are now directing you to the original job posting. Please apply directly for this job at the employer's website. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Software Engineer, Fleet Hardware Health | OpenAI Careers Software Engineer, Fleet Hardware Health Scaling - San Francisco Apply now (opens in a new window) About the team The Fleet team at OpenAI supports the computing environment that powers our cutting-edge research and product development. We oversee large-scale systems that span data centers, GPUs, networking, and more, ensuring high availability, performance, and efficiency. Our work enables OpenAI's models to operate seamlessly at scale, supporting both internal research and external products like ChatGPT. We prioritize safety, reliability, and responsible AI deployment over unchecked growth. About the role As a software engineer on the Fleet Hardware team, you will be responsible for the reliability and uptime of all of OpenAI's compute fleet. Minimizing hardware failure is key to research training progress and stable services, as even a single hardware hiccup can cause significant disruptions. With increasingly large supercomputers, the stakes continue to rise. Being at the forefront of technology means that we are often the pioneers in troubleshooting these state-of-the-art systems at scale. This is a unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and devise innovative solutions to maintain the health and efficiency of our supercomputing infrastructure. Our team empowers strong engineers with a high degree of autonomy and ownership, as well as ability to effect change. This role will require a keen focus on system-level comprehensive investigations and the development of automated solutions. We want people who go deep on problems, investigate as thoroughly as possible, and build automation for detection and remediation at scale. In this role, you will: Build and maintain automation systems for provisioning and managing server fleets. Develop tools to monitor server health, performance, and lifecycle events. Collaborate with clusters, networking, and infrastructure teams. Partner with external operators to ensure a high level of quality. Identify and fix performance bottlenecks and inefficiencies. Continuously improve automation to reduce manual work. You might thrive in this role if you have: Experience managing large-scale server environments. A balance of strengths in building and operationalizing. Proficiency in Python, Go, or similar languages. Strong Linux, networking, and server hardware knowledge. Comfort digging into noisy data with SQL, PromQL, and Pandas or any other tool. Prior hardware expertise is not required for this role. Bonus Skills: Experience with low level details of hardware components, protocols, and associated Linux tooling (e.g., PCIe, Infiniband, networking, power management, kernel perf tuning) Knowledge of hardware management protocols (e.g., IPMI, Redfish). High-performance computing (HPC) or distributed systems experience. Prior experience developing, managing, or designing hardware. Familiarity with monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana). About OpenAI OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company dedicated to ensuring that general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity. We push the boundaries of the capabilities of AI systems and seek to safely deploy them to the world through our products. AI is an extremely powerful tool that must be created with safety and human needs at its core, and to achieve our mission, we must encompass and value the many different perspectives, voices, and experiences that form the full spectrum of humanity. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. For additional information, please see OpenAI's Aff… (trimmed to keep essential EEO statement). Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act. (EER details truncated for brevity). To notify OpenAI that you believe this job posting is non‑compliant, please submit a report through this form. No response will be provided to inquiries unrelated to job posting compliance. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, and requests can be made via this link. OpenAI Global Applicant Privacy Policy. At OpenAI, we believe artificial intelligence has the potential to help people solve immense global challenges, and we want the upside of AI to be widely shared. Join us in shaping the future of technology. Compensation Compensation $325K - $590K + Offers Equity Apply now (opens in a new window) #J-18808-Ljbffr