Staff Embedded Engineer at Watney
San Francisco, CA
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Jul 12, 2026
San Francisco, CA
Jul 21, 2026
What this job asks for AI summary
An embedded engineering role at an autonomous robotics company focused on data center construction. The work centers on board bring-up, writing firmware and hardware abstraction layers for microcontrollers and actuators, owning low-level bus communication protocols, and building hardware-in-the-loop test infrastructure. The role also involves direct collaboration with contract manufacturers and OEMs on hardware specifications and layout. Suits engineers with a strong bare-metal firmware background.
Senior level · National
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What the occupation pays Median $138,970 (middle half $107,524–$175,762).
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No work location is specified in the posting — city, state, and CBSA are unknown. Remote status is also unspecified; remote=false is a conservative default.
The role sits at the boundary between embedded firmware engineering (15-1252 Software Developers) and a specialized embedded/hardware occupation (15-1299 Computer Occupations, All Other); 15-1252 was chosen because the primary deliverables are software artifacts (firmware, drivers, HAL, HIL automation), but 15-1299 is a reasonable runner-up given the deep hardware-interfacing nature of the work.
No total years of experience are stated; seniority is inferred as Senior from the scope of responsibilities (architectural ownership, international CM/OEM collaboration, HIL infrastructure ownership) and the language 'deep professional experience' and 'proven track record'.
No compensation, degree requirement, or employment type is mentioned in the posting.
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