Mercor
connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include
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,
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,
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
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Resources & Support
For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome