BrightAI · 6 hours ago
Senior Embedded Software Engineer
Minneapolis Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expBrightAI is a high-growth company at the forefront of AI, IoT, Cloud, and Mobile technologies. They are seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer who will own critical parts of the embedded platform and work across the full lifecycle of edge devices, collaborating closely with hardware, AI, and product teams.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud ComputingInternet of ThingsMobile
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain embedded Linux software for edge devices, from early prototypes through production
Own and implement core components of the embedded software stack, including board bring-up, device drivers, and system services
Collaborate closely with product, hardware, AI, and cloud teams to deliver reliable, intelligent edge platforms
Translate product requirements into well-designed technical solutions, balancing performance, reliability, and maintainability
Integrate embedded software with custom hardware and support platform bring-up and debugging
Participate in architecture discussions and contribute to technical direction through hands-on implementation
Debug complex system-level issues across hardware and software using Linux debugging and profiling tools
Contribute to code reviews, design reviews, and documentation to maintain high engineering quality
Support customer-facing technical discussions when needed, representing the system clearly and professionally
Help improve embedded development workflows, tooling, and best practices through practical contributions
Stay actively involved in coding, testing, and troubleshooting throughout the product lifecycle
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
8+ years of hands-on experience developing embedded software
Strong experience with Embedded Linux, including board bring-up and device driver development
Proficiency in C/C++, with working knowledge of Python, Bash, or other scripting languages
Experience with embedded Linux build systems such as Yocto Project or Buildroot
Solid understanding of embedded system constraints and optimization for performance, memory, and reliability
Experience using Linux debugging and profiling tools (GDB, strace, dmesg, perf, etc.)
Familiarity with common hardware interfaces: I2C, SPI, UART, GPIO, MIPI, USB, etc
Comfortable working in Git-based workflows and CI/CD environments
Understanding of embedded Linux security concepts (secure boot, encryption, trusted execution, etc.)
Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines
Preferred
Experience running or integrating AI/ML workloads on embedded Linux
Familiarity with RTOS or hybrid RTOS/Linux systems
Experience with OTA updates and secure provisioning for Linux-based devices
Exposure to containerized workloads on embedded platforms (Docker, Balena, etc.)
Experience working with drones, unmanned systems (UAS), or other autonomous platforms, including embedded software for sensing, navigation, communications, or edge compute
Company
BrightAI
BrightAI provides physical AI solutions for infrastructure and services.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$66MKey Investors
Inspired Capital Partners,Khosla VenturesUpfront Ventures
2025-07-18Series A· $51M
2024-11-19Seed· $15M
Leadership Team
Alex Hawkinson
Founder & CEO
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