Senior Embedded Software Engineer | Upto $130/hr

Company: Mercor

Location: Location not specified (Remote)

Type: Full-time

Level: Senior

Remote: Yes

Posted: 2026-03-01

About this role

About The Job
Mercor
connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include
Benchmark
,
General Catalyst
,
Peter Thiel
,
Adam D'Angelo
,
Larry Summers
, and
Jack Dorsey
.


Position:
Embedded Software Engineer


Type:
Contract
Compensation:
$95–$130/hour
Location:
Onsite in Redmond
Role Responsibilities

  • Develop firmware to integrate custom image sensors with a microcontroller unit (MCU).
  • Create firmware to interface with hardware acceleration blocks and various sensors like IMU, barometers, and magnetometers.
  • Design and develop bootloaders and test applications for peripheral interfacing.
  • Test and validate developed firmware with hardware components.
  • Document designs and conduct performance analysis for continuous improvement.

Qualifications
Must-Have

  • 8+ years experience in firmware or embedded software development in C/C++.
  • 2+ years experience developing drivers for camera sensors on new integrated circuits (ICs).
  • 2+ years experience with multi-core SoCs or MCUs.
  • Experience with Zephyr OS, Embedded Linux, or other RTOS.
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or a relevant field.

Preferred

  • Familiarity with MIPI C-PHY, I3C, SPI, UART, USB.
  • Experience with Embedded Linux and kernel drivers.
  • Knowledge of file systems and bootloaders on small MCUs and larger SoCs.
  • Low power optimization of embedded systems.
  • Strong technical writing skills.

Compensation & Legal

  • W-2 employment provided through Cincinnatus.
  • Maximum bill rate of $178.00/hour.

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

  • Upload resume
  • AI interview based on your resume
  • Submit form

Resources & Support

  • For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome
  • For any help or support, reach out ...

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