JOB DETAILS
Senior Embedded Software Engineer
CompanyScout AI
LocationSunnyvale
Work ModeOn Site
PostedAugust 12, 2026
About The Company
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About the Role
The future of defense will be decided by those who field intelligent machines at scale. At Scout AI, we’re developing Fury, the first robotic foundation model for defense, to give U.S. forces overwhelming, adaptable, and autonomous power across every domain. Fury enables human operators to command fleets of robots through natural language, and empowers those machines to sense, decide, and act together as one. This mission will ask everything of us: urgency, precision, and relentless work.
The Role
We’re looking for a Senior Embedded Software Engineer who is excited about working close to the hardware layer, especially bringing up and validating sensors on new platforms. This role focuses on developing low-level firmware and drivers that enable sensors to function reliably in embedded and robotics systems.
You’ll work with experienced engineers across hardware, robotics, and AI to ensure sensor data is accurate, stable, and production-ready. We’re a startup. You’ll be moving fast, context-switching daily, and helping define the culture and process as we go. This is a rare opportunity to come in early and architect the future of defense.
Responsibilities
Develop and debug sensor drivers for embedded platforms
Bring up new sensors (IMU, camera interfaces, LiDAR modules, environmental sensors)
Work with hardware engineers during board bring-up and validation
Implement and test communication protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, CAN)
Write firmware for microcontrollers and embedded processors
Build tools and tests to validate sensor data quality and reliability
Troubleshoot hardware-software integration issues
Contribute to firmware architecture and documentation
Qualifications
Strong fundamentals in C or C++ for embedded systems
Strong experience in embedded linux
Understanding of microcontrollers and embedded development workflows
Familiarity with basic electronics concepts (signals, timing, debugging)
Experience working with hardware interfaces like SPI, I2C, or UART
Ability to read datasheets and implement drivers from documentation
Strong debugging mindset and attention to detail
Interest in robotics, embedded systems, or hardware-adjacent software
Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities
Passion about defense of the United States and its allies
May be expected to obtain and hold a U.S. Top Secret security clearance
Why Join Scout
Work on the world’s most important frontier, ensuring U.S. and allied dominance in the age of intelligent machines
Be a core part of a team building the first defense-specific robotic foundation model
Collaborate with some of the top engineers in autonomy, AI, and national security
See your work deployed on real systems
Help define the future of intelligent defense systems
Backed by Draper Associates, Booz Allen Ventures, and other top investors
Benefits
Competitive Cash Compensation
Meaningful equity
Premium medical, dental, and vision plans with $0 paycheck contribution
Competitive PTO and company holiday calendar
Catered lunch daily and fully stocked kitchen
EV charging
Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility)
The Role
We’re looking for a Senior Embedded Software Engineer who is excited about working close to the hardware layer, especially bringing up and validating sensors on new platforms. This role focuses on developing low-level firmware and drivers that enable sensors to function reliably in embedded and robotics systems.
You’ll work with experienced engineers across hardware, robotics, and AI to ensure sensor data is accurate, stable, and production-ready. We’re a startup. You’ll be moving fast, context-switching daily, and helping define the culture and process as we go. This is a rare opportunity to come in early and architect the future of defense.
Responsibilities
Develop and debug sensor drivers for embedded platforms
Bring up new sensors (IMU, camera interfaces, LiDAR modules, environmental sensors)
Work with hardware engineers during board bring-up and validation
Implement and test communication protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, CAN)
Write firmware for microcontrollers and embedded processors
Build tools and tests to validate sensor data quality and reliability
Troubleshoot hardware-software integration issues
Contribute to firmware architecture and documentation
Qualifications
Strong fundamentals in C or C++ for embedded systems
Strong experience in embedded linux
Understanding of microcontrollers and embedded development workflows
Familiarity with basic electronics concepts (signals, timing, debugging)
Experience working with hardware interfaces like SPI, I2C, or UART
Ability to read datasheets and implement drivers from documentation
Strong debugging mindset and attention to detail
Interest in robotics, embedded systems, or hardware-adjacent software
Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities
Passion about defense of the United States and its allies
May be expected to obtain and hold a U.S. Top Secret security clearance
Why Join Scout
Work on the world’s most important frontier, ensuring U.S. and allied dominance in the age of intelligent machines
Be a core part of a team building the first defense-specific robotic foundation model
Collaborate with some of the top engineers in autonomy, AI, and national security
See your work deployed on real systems
Help define the future of intelligent defense systems
Backed by Draper Associates, Booz Allen Ventures, and other top investors
Benefits
Competitive Cash Compensation
Meaningful equity
Premium medical, dental, and vision plans with $0 paycheck contribution
Competitive PTO and company holiday calendar
Catered lunch daily and fully stocked kitchen
EV charging
Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility)
Key Skills
CC++Embedded LinuxFirmware developmentSensor driversI2CSPIUARTCAN
Categories
EngineeringSoftware Development
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision plans with $0 paycheck contributionEquityPTO and company holiday calendarCatered lunch daily and fully stocked kitchenEV chargingRelocation assistance
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Develop and debug low-level firmware and sensor drivers for embedded and robotics platforms, bringing up new sensors and validating hardware during board bring-up. Build tools and tests to ensure sensor data quality and reliable hardware-software integration.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
$210,000 - $340,000
📊Experience Level
5-10
💼Company Size
Not specified
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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