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Copper

Staff Embedded Systems Engineer

Berkeley, CA · On-site

$182K - $210K/yr

You'll take ownership of core embedded architecture, including device communication, fleet management, and scalability. You'll also have opportunities to lead projects spanning appliance performance ...

Heico

Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Camarillo, CA

$126K - $165K/yr

Perform trade studies to identify functions that can be purchased as third-party intellectual property (IP) versus internal development * Assist in creating embedded architecture, performing trade ...

Sandisk

Embedded Product Security Architect

Irvine, CA · On-site

$170K - $282K/yr

Drive threat modeling and reference embedded security architectures for product lines and drive BU wide adoption. * Architect interactions between various system components and peripherals.

Sandisk

Embedded Product Security Architect

Irvine, CA · On-site

$69.75 - $90.25/hr

Drive threat modeling and reference embedded security architectures for product lines and drive BU wide adoption. * Architect interactions between various system components and peripherals.

Sandisk

Embedded Product Security Architect

Irvine, CA · On-site

$69.75 - $90.25/hr

Drive threat modeling and reference embedded security architectures for product lines and drive BU wide adoption. * Architect interactions between various system components and peripherals.

Brelle

Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer

Los Alamitos, CA · On-site

$165K - $225K/yr

Our innovations are built on a novel battery pack architecture, a full-stack software platform, and ... You will shape how our embedded software is designed and scaled across hardware variants and ...

Align Technology

Embedded Software Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$131K - $180K/yr

Embedded Software Engineer Department: Research & Development Employment Type: Full Time Location ... You will lead firmware architecture and development efforts from early concept exploration through ...

Align Technology

Embedded Software Engineer

San Jose, CA

$131K - $180K/yr

You will lead firmware architecture and development efforts from early concept exploration through ... The ideal candidate combines deep embedded systems expertise with strong technical leadership, a ...

Transcend Softech LLC

Embedded Software Engineer

Irvine, CA · On-site

$141K - $185K/yr

Participate in the complete Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) including requirements analysis, architecture/design, implementation, integration, and testing. * Develop and maintain embedded ...

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What is the difference between Embedded Architect vs Embedded Software Engineer?

AspectEmbedded Architect

Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related fields; certifications like ARM or IoT certifications are common

Work EnvironmentDesigning system architecture, collaborating with hardware and software teams, often in R&D or product development settings

Employer & Industry UsageUsed by companies developing complex embedded systems such as IoT devices, automotive, aerospace, and consumer electronics

Embedded Architects focus on designing the overall system architecture of embedded solutions, ensuring integration and scalability. Embedded Software Engineers typically implement and test the software components within those architectures. While both roles require similar technical backgrounds, the Embedded Architect role emphasizes system-level design and planning, whereas Embedded Software Engineers focus on coding and software development within the established architecture.

What is the salary of embedded architect?

The average salary of an embedded architect typically ranges from $100,000 to $150,000 annually, depending on experience, location, and industry. Senior roles with specialized skills in hardware design, real-time operating systems, and embedded programming can command higher compensation.
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Staff Embedded Systems Engineer

Copper

Berkeley, CA • On-site

$182K - $210K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 14 days ago

Job description

Overview
As a Staff Embedded Systems Engineer at Copper, you'll help build the firmware that powers our energy-storage-enabled appliances. You'll work across device firmware, connectivity, and cloud data flow to create reliable systems that operate in real homes every day.
You'll take ownership of core embedded architecture, including device communication, fleet management, and scalability. You'll also have opportunities to lead projects spanning appliance performance, battery management, power electronics integration, UI/graphics, and new product development.
This is a hands-on, high-impact role. You'll work closely with a small, cross-functional team and take on ambiguous problems, turning rough ideas into shippable, testable systems. As a senior technical leader, you'll help shape how we build firmware at Copper, raise the technical bar, and mentor other engineers as the team grows.
We value a diverse workplace and are assembling our team to match these values at this early stage. We especially welcome different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives, and strongly encourage people of all ethnic backgrounds and genders to apply.
What you'll do
  • Own major portions of the embedded firmware stack for the Charlie induction range, from early development through production, deployment, and field support.
  • Design, implement, and test new firmware features. This often includes hands-on testing on real appliances, including cooking food.
  • Lead improvements to device connectivity and reliability, including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, OTA updates, provisioning flows, and failure detection and recovery mechanisms.
  • Own and evolve systems related to fleet management, telemetry, remote control, and data flow, with a focus on robustness at scale.
  • Support manufacturing and production firmware needs, including flashing stations, provisioning workflows, and end-of-line test systems.
  • Identify gaps in tooling, testing, or processes and help build the infrastructure needed to support a growing fleet and team.
  • Mentor other engineers through design reviews, debugging support, and day-to-day technical collaboration.

What you'll bring
  • 8+ years of hands-on experience developing and supporting embedded systems, with a strong track record of shipping products into production and supporting customer fleets.
  • Deep experience building connected embedded products, including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, TCP/IP, and application-layer protocols such as MQTT, HTTPS, CoAP, or similar.
  • Strong understanding of OTA update systems and bootloader design, with experience making updates reliable across real customer fleets.
  • Excellent command of embedded C, with comfort working close to the hardware. C++ experience is a plus.
  • Hands-on experience developing FreeRTOS-based systems, including task design, timing, memory management, and debugging complex runtime behavior.
  • Experience designing and supporting systems that interact with cloud infrastructure, including REST APIs, data pipelines, and fleet telemetry.
  • Proven ability to architect and improve development workflows, such as hardware-in-the-loop testing, software-in-the-loop testing, automated CI, and unit testing.
  • Track record of shipping multiple embedded products from early development through production and long-term fleet support.
  • Strong technical communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across electrical, mechanical, cloud, and product teams to influence system architecture and technical direction.
  • Comfort operating in ambiguity, making sound engineering tradeoffs, and taking ownership of outcomes rather than just implementations.

Location
This is a full-time position and it is expected to be in-office 4 days per week with 1 day flexible for in-office or remote work. Our office is located in Berkeley, CA.
Compensation & Benefits
The salary range for this role is $182,000 - $210,000. We are committed to equitable compensation, and we offer a generous benefits package to make sure you have the support you need.
Equal Employment Opportunity
We are committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment for all our employees and are seeking to build a team that reflects the diversity of the people we hope to serve with our products. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
About Us
Copper's vision is a future where every home is electrified with abundant clean energy. Our mission is to make decarbonization accessible to everyone by selling electric home appliances that enrich their daily lives. We're reducing the cost of electrification by integrating batteries into household appliances, starting with the stove. Our work has been funded by the Department of Energy, in an effort to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and increase energy resilience with products that are high-performance, safe, intuitive, and robust. As we build our team and pursue our mission, we do it with a strong sense of our core values because it's not just what you do, it's how you do it. You'll see this in high-level decisions, how we run meetings, our day-to-day work, hiring, and our interactions with customers and the broader community. We intend to have a massive impact on our team, our neighborhood, and the world.

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