Obvio · 2 days ago
Senior Embedded Engineer
San Carlos, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expObvio AI is a company focused on improving road safety through innovative technology. They are seeking a Senior Embedded Engineer to lead the development of software for AI-enabled traffic enforcement cameras, ensuring reliability and efficiency in challenging outdoor environments.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Law EnforcementPublic Safety
Hiring Manager
Katie Escribano
Responsibilities
Lead embedded software architecture for AI camera systems, designing scalable solutions for sensor integration, image processing, and real-time inference pipelines
Drive performance optimization of C++ code for resource-constrained environments, establishing standards for balancing detection accuracy with power consumption and processing speed
Design and implement robust embedded systems that operate reliably across diverse weather conditions and deployment scenarios at scale
Own integration strategy with camera sensors, communication modules, and power management systems using standard embedded protocols
Collaborate closely with AI teams to architect and optimize computer vision model deployment on edge hardware
Establish testing frameworks and debugging tools for embedded systems validation and comprehensive field troubleshooting
Lead system architecture decisions and establish embedded development best practices across the engineering organization
Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership on complex embedded systems challenges
Qualification
Required
10+ years of embedded software development experience with C/C++ in production environments, with demonstrated technical leadership
Deep expertise in embedded systems, including real-time programming, memory management, hardware interfaces, and system-level optimization
Proven experience with camera systems, image processing, or computer vision applications in production deployments
Advanced knowledge of embedded debugging tools, testing methodologies, and performance optimization techniques
Strong understanding of power management, thermal considerations, and environmental constraints in embedded design, with experience making architectural trade-offs
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional technical initiatives and communicate complex concepts to diverse stakeholders
Experience mentoring engineers and establishing technical standards within a team
Preferred
Extensive experience with edge AI inference, embedded Linux, real-time operating systems, or outdoor/industrial embedded deployments
Background in safety-critical or automotive systems
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Early-stage equity
Company
Obvio
Obvio provides AI-powered traffic safety solutions using solar-powered monitoring cameras.
2-10 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$31.38MKey Investors
Bain Capital VenturesPathlight VenturesKhosla Ventures
2025-06-04Series A· $22M
2024-07-29Seed· $6.68M
2023-05-01Pre Seed· $2.7M
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