Embedded Software Engineer
Align Technology · San Jose, CA
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Jul 21, 2026
San Jose, CA
Jul 23, 2026
What this job asks for AI summary
A senior embedded firmware role focused on designing and building software for next-generation hardware products, spanning early concept through high-volume production. The work centers on firmware architecture, device drivers, real-time and low-power systems, wireless protocols, and hardware-software integration, with additional responsibility for mentoring junior engineers and supporting manufacturing. Suited to experienced embedded engineers with a background in consumer electronics, wearables, IoT, or medical devices.
Senior level · 5+ years · San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA · Bachelor's required · Full-time
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No compensation figures are provided in the posting; the pay transparency section describes the policy but gives no specific range for this role.
Medical device industry experience is explicitly called out as 'a plus' — treated as preferred and not captured as a required skill since it names no specific technology.
C and C++ are listed together as a single requirement ('C/C++'); both are emitted as separate skills given they are distinct languages, each cross-listed as an alternative for the other.
The title 'Embedded Software Engineer' carries no seniority modifier, so advertised seniority is Unspecified; however, the 5+ years requirement, full product lifecycle ownership, mentoring responsibilities, and cross-functional technical leadership clearly support a Senior classification.
RTOS (embedded operating systems) is captured from the requirements section's reference to 'embedded operating systems … and real-time systems'; no specific RTOS product (e.g., FreeRTOS, Zephyr) is named.
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