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Ouster · 2 months ago

Lead Embedded Software Engineer

positionSan Francisco, CA, US
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityLead/Staff
money$210K/yr - $260K/yr

Ouster is a company that builds advanced sensors and tools for engineers, roboticists, and researchers. They are seeking a Lead Embedded Software Engineer responsible for architecting and building the embedded software for their LIDAR firmware system, while leading a team and collaborating closely with the firmware team.

Autonomous VehiclesElectronicsIndustrial AutomationManufacturingRoboticsSensor
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Responsibilities

Architecting, organizing, executing, and building the embedded software that powers our lidar firmware system
Leading a team of talented ICs and contributing alongside them with expertise in Linux, C, C++, and Python
Working closely with the entire firmware team to provide guidance and align on technical direction

Qualification

CC++LinuxEmbedded systemsEmbedded SOCsRustSecurityRTOS developmentFunctional safetyCI/CDNetworkingFPGA developmentCommunicationTeam leadershipResults-oriented

Required

Mastery of C and C++, as well as comfortable with Python
Strong experience with Linux
Strong experience working with complex embedded systems and bring-up
Experience working with embedded SOCs
Experience with Rust or a strong desire to learn and leverage
Results-oriented, and able to set and meet schedules in a fast-paced and dynamic start-up environment
Excellent written and verbal communication
Experience leading a team to ship high performance and robust embedded firmware

Preferred

Security
RTOS development
Functional safety (FuSa, ISO26262)
CI/CD, HIL, Test Infrastructure
Networking
FPGA development

Benefits

Equity & benefits

Company

Ouster

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Ouster builds high-resolution digital lidar sensors for industrial automation, smart infrastructure, robotics, and automotive.
dateFounded in 2015
location
San Francisco, California, USA
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
http://www.ouster.com

H1B Sponsorship

Ouster has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (12)
2024 (18)
2023 (4)
2022 (7)
2021 (8)
2020 (6)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$282M
Key Investors
Runway Growth CapitalCox Enterprises
2022-05-20Post Ipo Debt· $50M
2021-03-12Post Ipo Equity· $100M
2021-03-12IPO

Leadership Team

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Angus Pacala
Cofounder, CEO
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Eric Younge
Co-Founder, Principal Engineer
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Recent News

Business Wire
Ouster Announces Participation in the 28th Annual Needham Growth Conference
2026-01-11
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Ouster named a 2026 Top Pick at Northland
2026-01-08
Petronas Ventures Portfolio
2025-12-17
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