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  • Senior Embedded Rust Engineer - Real-Time, Security-Critical

    Kubelt

    Principal engineer job in San Francisco, CA

    A leading tech organization in San Francisco is seeking an experienced software engineer to tackle complex challenges in the Device Software organization. The role requires over 10 years of experience in systems programming, exceptional coding skills in Rust, and familiarity with security-critical applications. This position offers a salary range of $287,000 - $350,000, along with comprehensive employee benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $287k-350k yearly 2d ago
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  • Senior Embedded Rust Engineer: Scale On-Device Systems

    Tools for Humanity Corporation

    Principal engineer job in San Francisco, CA

    A technology company in San Francisco is seeking an experienced software developer to join their Device Software team, focusing on the biometric imaging system. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience with Rust and Linux, and will play a crucial role in optimizing software for a global fleet of devices used by millions. This position offers a competitive salary range of $220,000 - $270,000 plus comprehensive benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $220k-270k yearly 3d ago
  • Senior Field Engineer

    Circle Internet Services Inc. 4.5company rating

    Principal engineer job in San Francisco, CA

    We prioritize the health and wellbeing of our employees through our comprehensive benefit package, including generous paid time off to rest and recharge, holistic mental health support, and benefits covering employees up to 100%. Growth At CircleCI, employees have ample opportunity to learn new skills, including project-based learning and presentations from our colleagues. Your continued professional development is important to us because it's important to you. Flexibility What does it mean to work at CircleCI? For us, flexibility is key. As aSenior Field Engineer at CircleCI you will be the customer's trusted technical advisor throughout the sales and retention lifecycle. You'll provide hands‑on advice for cloud‑based and single‑tenant deployment and product guidance with CircleCI's largest prospects and customers. You will serve as the technical expert and owner of deal validation strategy, collaborating with account executives and success managers to identify customer business goals, needs, and pains and showing how CircleCI can address them. What You'll Do Lead the technical implementation and day‑to‑day management of CircleCI Demonstrations and proof‑of‑concepts. Demonstrate the technical feasibility, integrated into our customer's technology stack, ensuring early customer success and a long‑term business relationship. Serve as a technical advisor and subject matter expert for customers, offering guidance on product implementation, adoption, and best practices. Conduct in‑depth analysis of customer use cases, identify opportunities for product optimization, and provide feedback to internal teams for improvements. Support strategic planning conversations with customer executives; connecting software delivery challenges with corporate objectives, articulating their full business impact. Lead technical discussions with enterprise clients, addressing complex issues, customizations, and integrations to meet customer‑specific requirements. Develop and deliver technical training sessions, workshops, and documentation to empower customers to maximize the value of CircleCI products. Stay up‑to‑date on industry trends, product updates, and emerging technologies to continuously enhance your technical knowledge and customer support capabilities. What We're Looking For 5‑10 years experience as an engineer in the application development, devops, or CI/CD space. Extensive experience with solutions selling in a technical customer‑facing role, such as Sales Engineer, Solutions Engineer, Customer Success Engineer, or similar position, preferably in a SaaS or software development environment. Strong proficiency in CI/CD concepts, DevOps practices, software configuration, and scripting languages like Python, Shell, etc. Knowledge of Docker or Linux containers in general. Outstanding presentation skills. You feel comfortable leading presentations and demos of our platform to groups, both technical and non‑technical, in‑person and virtually. Proven track record of engaging with enterprise clients, understanding their technical requirements, and delivering solutions that drive customer success. Ability to work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams, Sales, Product, and Engineering, to advocate for customer needs and provide valuable insights for product enhancement. Ideal Candidates might also have: Experience developing mobile applications across iOS and Android devices. Strong ops/infrastructure knowledge, especially networking and security. About CircleCI CircleCI is the world's largest shared continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) platform, and the hub where code moves from idea to delivery. As one of the most‑used DevOps tools-processing more than 1 million builds a day-CircleCI has unique access to data on how engineering teams work, and how their code runs. Companies like Spotify, Coinbase, and BuzzFeed use us to improve engineering team productivity, release better products, and get to market faster. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in downtown San Francisco with a global remote workforce, CircleCI is venture‑backed by Base10, Greenspring Associates, Eleven Prime, IVP, Sapphire Ventures, Top Tier Capital Partners, Baseline Ventures, Threshold Ventures, Scale Venture Partners, Owl Rock Capital, Next Equity Partners, Heavybit and Harrison Metal Capital. United States Base Pay Range $153,000 - $191,000 USD We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. CircleCI is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $153k-191k yearly 1d ago
  • Lead Embedded Electronics Engineer - Robotics Systems

    Foundation Robotics Lab

    Principal engineer job in San Francisco, CA

    An innovative robotics company in San Francisco seeks an experienced engineer to lead the design of embedded systems and electronics for robotic applications. You will integrate sensors, develop firmware, and collaborate across teams to ensure system reliability. Ideal candidates will possess a strong track record in embedded systems design, expertise in firmware development, and proficiency with ECAD tools. The role offers a competitive salary range of $150,000 - $300,000 based on skills and experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $150k-300k yearly 2d ago
  • Senior Embedded Test Engineer - Flight Hardware & Automation

    Mvp VC

    Principal engineer job in San Francisco, CA

    A leading space technology company in San Francisco is seeking an Embedded Test Engineer responsible for testing and validating avionics hardware and software. This role involves working with engineering teams, creating test procedures, and ensuring flight readiness for spacecraft missions. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's Degree in engineering and over 5 years of experience in software/firmware testing in aerospace. The company offers a generous compensation package along with comprehensive benefits including health insurance and flexible time off. #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $139k-187k yearly est. 20h ago
  • Senior Embedded C++ Engineer-Real-Time ARM/QNX|Unlimited PTO

    Clutch Canada

    Principal engineer job in Mountain View, CA

    A leading technology company is seeking a Software Development Engineer in Mountain View, California. This role focuses on developing embedded C++ applications for ARM processors, emphasizing real-time application design and debugging complex issues. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience and a passion for creating robust software solutions. Competitive compensation and exceptional benefits are offered. #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $138k-186k yearly est. 4d ago
  • Senior Embedded Engineer, Infotainment Platform (RTOS)

    Rivian 4.1company rating

    Principal engineer job in Palo Alto, CA

    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
    $146.9k-194.6k yearly 4d ago
  • Senior Embedded Firmware & Driver Engineer - Chip Bring-up

    Lyte Ai Inc.

    Principal engineer job in Sunnyvale, CA

    A technology firm based in Sunnyvale, California, is seeking a Senior Embedded Software, Firmware & Driver Engineer to design and maintain low-level software across various processors and custom silicon technologies. The ideal candidate will have more than 7 years of experience in embedded software development and strong skills in firmware, drivers, and system integration. This role emphasizes collaboration with hardware teams and a focus on performance, reliability, and maintainability. Competitive salary and benefits included. #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $138k-186k yearly est. 20h ago
  • Senior Principal Mech Engineer, R&D Equipment Lead

    Fusion Energy Base

    Principal engineer job in Milpitas, CA

    A leading fusion energy company in Milpitas is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to join their R&D team focused on advanced thin-film deposition technology. Responsibilities include designing R&D equipment, leading complex projects, and mentoring engineering staff. The ideal candidate will have a Master's in Mechanical Engineering, over 15 years of experience in mechanical design, and familiarity with tools such as SolidWorks and ANSYS. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, including 12.5 holidays and flexible vacation days. #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $110k-150k yearly est. 1d ago
  • Head of Robotic Deployments & Systems

    Medra

    Principal engineer job in San Francisco, CA

    A cutting-edge robotics company in San Francisco seeks a leader to drive technical strategy and deliver innovative robotic solutions. You will work directly with scientists, manage projects from conception to execution, and contribute to teams focusing on advanced robotics. Ideal candidates possess strong programming and debugging skills, a mechanical engineering background, and a passion for entrepreneurship. Competitive benefits, including 401k and unlimited PTO, are offered. #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $109k-153k yearly est. 3d ago
  • Robotics Engineer: Autonomy Deployments & Systems

    Pronto 4.1company rating

    Principal engineer job in San Francisco, CA

    A leading AV technology company in San Francisco is seeking a skilled Robotics Engineer to develop and deploy features for autonomous vehicles. This role involves system-level debugging, technical leadership during deployments, and collaboration across various teams. The ideal candidate has over 2 years of software development experience, strong programming skills, and a good understanding of robotics concepts. This position requires up to 10% travel for field deployments and flexibility during critical project timelines. #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $113k-153k yearly est. 4d ago
  • Senior Product Design Engineer

    Epoch Biodesign

    Principal engineer job in San Bruno, CA

    Mill is all about answering a simple question: how can we prevent waste? Less waste can save time, money, energy, maybe even our planet. And there's no better place to start than food. Food waste is one of the most solvable climate problems facing us today. Plus, our trash really stinks. It's gross, heavy, and our least favorite chore. At Mill we are striving to build a better environment for all, as we take on climate and kitchen change. As a member of Mill's Product Design Engineering team you will be part of a cross functional team to design, validate and ship Mill's hardware products. You will work closely with other members of the PD team as well as cross functional groups including Industrial Design, Electrical Engineering, Reliability, Product Management and Operations. Objectives of this role: Design mechanical systems to balance complex tradeoffs between cross functional teams including Industrial Design, Electrical Engineering, Reliability, Product Management and Operations Generate detailed CAD models, specifications and documentation Prototype, Test and Analyze component and system designs Validate and system performance and iterate designs to achieve targets Create predictive models and correlate with real world performance Perform root cause analysis of performance failures and drive corrective actions Work directly with the supply chain to ensure parts are properly manufactured and assembled. Qualifications BS degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent 2 + years experience working in mechanical product design. Consumer Electronics or Home Appliance industries are preferred Expertise in CAD modeling, experience with NX is preferred. Detailed knowledge of plastic and metal part manufacturing processes Solid understanding of product design concepts including Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), Tolerance Analysis Demonstrated ability to apply engineering fundamentals to find simple solutions to complex problems A strong desire to work hands-on Strong communication skills The estimated base salary range for this position is $150k to $175k, which does not include the value of benefits or a potential equity grant. A wide range of factors are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to skill sets, market conditions, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and business and organizational needs. #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $150k-175k yearly 2d ago
  • Senior AI Product Engineer for CAD & Drawing Automation

    Hanomi Inc.

    Principal engineer job in San Francisco, CA

    A tech startup focused on CAD intelligence is seeking a talented individual to own the creation and refinement of computational geometry features using Python and C++. You'll collaborate closely with engineers and gain insights from customers to shape the product roadmap. The role offers a generous equity package, opportunities for growth, and relocation assistance to San Francisco. Excellent communication skills and experience with reinforcement learning algorithms are required. #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $107k-146k yearly est. 3d ago
  • Senior Neurotechnology Electronics & Embedded Engineer

    Coherence

    Principal engineer job in San Francisco, CA

    An innovative neurotechnology company in San Francisco seeks a Senior Electronics/Embedded Engineer. This role involves designing and building implantable neurotechnology, focusing on mixed-signal electronics and embedded firmware development. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience, expertise in C/C++ and RTOS, and strong skills in low-noise circuit design. The position offers a dynamic environment with opportunities for professional development and contributions to life-changing technologies. #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $120k-165k yearly est. 2d ago
  • Staff Hardware Systems Engineer - BIOS/Firmware Lead

    Crusoe 4.1company rating

    Principal engineer job in San Francisco, CA

    A technology company in Sunnyvale is seeking a Staff Hardware Systems Engineer to lead the development of system firmware and kernel-level software for high-performance server platforms. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience in hardware systems development and strong expertise in BIOS and firmware engineering. You will directly influence the company's future by enhancing hardware compatibility and performance. Competitive compensation and benefits are provided, including stock options. #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $117k-170k yearly est. 1d ago
  • Senior Wearable Electronics Engineer - Unlimited PTO

    Sesame 4.7company rating

    Principal engineer job in San Francisco, CA

    A technology company in San Francisco is looking for an experienced Electrical Engineer to contribute to the design and development of wearable electronics. The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of experience in complex electrical engineering projects, possess strong skills in both analog and digital domains, and enjoy working collaboratively across teams. This full-time position offers competitive benefits, including health, dental, and 401k matching, making it a great opportunity for passionate professionals. #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $89k-110k yearly est. 4d ago
  • Senior Embedded Power Management Engineer

    Rivian 4.1company rating

    Principal engineer job in Palo Alto, CA

    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
    $146.9k-183.6k yearly 20h ago
  • Robotics Systems Engineer

    Pronto 4.1company rating

    Principal engineer job in San Francisco, CA

    While most Autonomous Vehicle (AV) technology companies are stuck in R&D mode, Pronto is a world‑leader in commercializing AV tech via our Autonomous Haulage System, which is automating haulage operations at mines and quarries around the world. Pronto's team of Silicon Valley veterans has been at the forefront of every major AV development over the past 20 years, with a relentless focus on commercializing the technology, leading to our current specialization in off‑road applications. This focus and our decades of experience have put Pronto on a track to become the world's first profitable AV technology company. Our first product is an Autonomous Haulage System (AHS) that enables mines, quarries, and construction sites to deploy autonomous vehicles inside their existing operations to improve site safety and add efficiency gains. Robotics Engineer (Autonomy Deployments & Systems Integration) Pronto is looking for a Robotics Engineer who thrives at system‑level debugging and end‑to‑end feature delivery-taking autonomy capabilities from prototype to reliable performance on real vehicles. You'll develop, test, and deploy features for our autonomous trucks, and you'll serve as a technical lead during deployments, owning bring‑up, triage, and cross‑team coordination in mission‑critical environments. What You'll Be Doing Develop, integrate, and validate autonomy features (software + tests) for real‑world autonomous vehicle operation. Own system‑level debugging: diagnose issues across sensors, compute, networking, controls, and software stacks using logs, metrics, and on‑vehicle tools. Lead technical execution for deployments: drive bring‑up plans, communicate technical requirements, identify risks, and coordinate fixes with engineering and operations. Support field deployments in mission‑critical environments, including periodic travel to customer sites and hands‑on on‑vehicle debugging. Bring up and integrate new truck platforms: work with hardware and integration teams to add sensors and vehicle signals, calibrate systems, and tune performance. Collaborate across disciplines (hardware, operations, safety, product) to deliver robust, safe, and maintainable autonomy behavior. Travel note: This role requires periodic travel to customer sites (up to 10%) Schedule note: Some schedule flexibility may be required during deployments Required Qualifications 2+ years of professional (non‑internship) software development experience. Strong programming skills in at least one modern language (Python, C++, Java, or C#); experience with object‑oriented design and building maintainable systems. Proven robotics engineering experience with evidence of system‑level ownership (e.g., integration, debugging, performance tuning, field support, or deployments). Ability to design and debug software systems with strong diagnostics (structured logging/metrics, fault isolation, testability) that scale beyond a single vehicle. Working knowledge of core robotics concepts and math (e.g., state estimation/Kalman filtering, localization, planning, controls). Comfort operating in ambiguity-able to define scope, interfaces, milestones, and success criteria to drive a problem to completion. Strong communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to explain technical trade‑offs to non‑technical partners. Demonstrated ability to lead technical projects through planning, execution, and deployment. Preferred Qualifications Experience deploying autonomy/robotics systems in the field (on‑call or deployment rotations, safety‑critical troubleshooting, or customer‑site support). Experience with any of: sensor fusion, safety systems, camera pipelines, ML for perception, vehicle interfaces (CAN), calibration workflows. Familiarity with robotics tooling and infrastructure (Linux, Git, CI/CD, simulation/test harnesses). Pronto is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $113k-153k yearly est. 4d ago
  • Senior Electronics/Embedded Engineer

    Coherence

    Principal engineer job in San Francisco, CA

    Job Title: Senior Electronics/Embedded Engineer Coherence Neuro is a fast‑growing, venture‑backed company pioneering implantable technologies that interface with the human body to address critical unmet medical needs. We're looking for driven individuals who are passionate about pushing the boundaries of engineering and science to solve some of the most complex biological challenges. In this early‑stage environment, we seek versatile team members with a hands‑on approach and a willingness to learn quickly and adapt. We value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to join us in our mission. Learn about our team here ! We are building our Product Development Team and looking for a Senior Electronics/Embedded Engineer to design and build the next generation of implantable neurotechnology, focusing on both the high‑performance electronics and the firmware that make neural interfaces and stimulation systems work. You will tackle complex hardware‑software challenges, innovate at the edge of neuroscience and medical devices, and help bring transformative technologies from lab to clinic. This is a highly hands‑on role where you will prototype, test, and refine hardware and firmware in a fast‑paced R&D environment Key Responsibilities Own critical elements of the design, development, and integration of mixed‑signal electronics and embedded firmware for implantable neurotechnology systems. Architect and implement low‑level firmware (C/C++/RTOS) including drivers, real‑time data acquisition, stimulation control, and communication stacks. Design and validate analog circuits, optical circuits, low‑noise amplifiers, power management modules, and digital interfaces. Own board bring‑up and hardware/firmware integration testing-debug complex interactions using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, JTAG/SWD, and custom test rigs. Develop automated firmware/hardware test frameworks for benchtop, in‑vitro, and preclinical environments. Optimize electronics and firmware for low power, low noise, and high‑bandwidth data transfer with long‑term reliability. Collaborate closely with engineering teams on interface definitions and architectural decisions. Document firmware and electronics architecture, design decisions, interface specifications, and verification results under design control and QMS. Mentor junior engineers and help build a high‑performance embedded and electronics team. Required Qualifications and Skills Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Embedded Systems, or equivalent. 5+ years of experience developing mixed‑signal hardware and embedded firmware for complex devices. Expertise in C/C++, RTOS development (FreeRTOS/Zephyr/QNX), and hardware‑oriented programming. Bonus if familiarity extends to FPGA based embedded systems. Strong experience with low‑noise circuit design, ADCs/DACs, stimulation circuits, power management, and sensor integration. Strong MCU background, including peripheral configuration, DMA, interrupts, and real‑time constraints. Demonstrated ability to bring up new PCBs and debug cross‑disciplinary issues (electrical, firmware, timing, signal integrity). Experience with ECAD tools (Altium, Cadence) and a strong understanding of PCB design constraints. Familiarity with communication interfaces (SPI, I2C, UART, BLE, custom optical/RF). Familiarity with ISO 13485, IEC 60601, or other relevant standards. Strong documentation, safety‑first mindset, and ability to work within a regulated medical development environment. Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a interdisciplinary environment. Adaptability to fast‑paced research with dynamic priorities. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills. Bonus Skills Experience with programming FPGA embedded systems (Verilog). Knowledge of optical communication, LED/photodiode drivers. Experience with inductive power transfer systems or high‑efficiency wireless power links. Experience working with or designing toward ASIC‑based implementations. Reporting Structure This role is an integral part of the product team and reports directly to the VP of Engineering. Benefits US standard compensation: competitive salary and share options. Daily meals provided. Healthcare and 401k. Professional development support and training opportunities. Flexible working hours and travel opportunities (sites in Australia, UK, and US). A chance to work on impactful, life‑changing technologies in a dynamic, innovative environment. If you are passionate about innovation in healthcare, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your application here. #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $120k-165k yearly est. 2d ago
  • Staff Hardware Systems Engineer - BIOS/Firmware Lead

    Crusoe 4.1company rating

    Principal engineer job in Sunnyvale, CA

    A technology company in Sunnyvale is seeking a Staff Hardware Systems Engineer to lead the development of system firmware and kernel-level software for high-performance server platforms. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience in hardware systems development and strong expertise in BIOS and firmware engineering. You will directly influence the company's future by enhancing hardware compatibility and performance. Competitive compensation and benefits are provided, including stock options. #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $116k-169k yearly est. 1d ago

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How much does a principal engineer earn in San Leandro, CA?

The average principal engineer in San Leandro, CA earns between $110,000 and $223,000 annually. This compares to the national average principal engineer range of $95,000 to $177,000.

Average principal engineer salary in San Leandro, CA

$156,000

What are the biggest employers of Principal Engineers in San Leandro, CA?

The biggest employers of Principal Engineers in San Leandro, CA are:
  1. BSC Group
  2. Arup
  3. Blue Shield of California
  4. Blue Cross & Blue Shield
  5. Center for Elders' Independence
  6. Terraphase Engineering Inc.
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