Senior Embedded Software Engineer (Rust/C++/Go) — San Francisco Bay Area

We're working with a well-funded, fast-growing technology company developing software that connects, monitors and controls complex physical infrastructure.

They're looking for an experienced Software Engineer (Rust/C++/Go) to solve challenging problems across embedded systems, distributed computing and real-time hardware communication. Think building reliable software that operates directly on hardware, managing data across unreliable networks, and ensuring critical systems remain secure and responsive in resource-constrained environments.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of technically demanding projects, influence core architecture and build software that connects the physical and digital worlds, working alongside a highly experienced engineering team.

The Role:

• Build high-performance software using Rust, C/C++ or Go, running directly on hardware and low-level computing environments.

• Solve complex networking challenges, ensuring reliable communication between distributed devices, sensors and control systems.

• Develop telemetry and control applications that monitor, manage and interact with physical infrastructure in real time.

• Optimise software for resource-constrained environments, balancing performance, memory usage and bandwidth limitations.

• Design secure remote management capabilities, including over-the-air (OTA) updates and remote access.

• Integrate with industrial hardware, including controllers, sensor networks and embedded devices.

• Improve system reliability and security, building fault-tolerant applications capable of operating across unstable networks.

• Collaborate with engineering teams and external technology partners, contributing to technical standards and mentoring other engineers.

What We're Looking For:

• 5+ years of experience in embedded, systems-level or low-level software engineering, including bare-metal development.

• Strong programming experience with Rust, C/C++ or Go.

• Solid understanding of networking protocols, distributed systems and low-level communication.

• Experience developing software for resource-constrained hardware or embedded environments.

• Familiarity with industrial control systems, SCADA, PLCs or microcontrollers.

• Knowledge of lightweight databases such as SQLite or LevelDB.

• Strong understanding of software security, encryption and secure communication.

• Experience with Python, Shell or other scripting languages.

Interested?

Apply with your CV, or get in touch to learn more about the company, the engineering challenges and what they're building.