Mercor
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,
Peter Thiel
,
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,
Larry Summers
, and
Jack Dorsey
.
Position:
Embedded Software Engineer
Type:
Contract
Compensation:
$95–$130/hour
Location:
United States
Role Responsibilities
Develop firmware to integrate custom image sensors with a microcontroller unit (MCU).
Interface firmware with hardware acceleration blocks and sensors like IMU, barometers, and magnetometers.
Create bootloaders and test applications for various peripherals.
Test developed firmware with hardware and document designs and performance analysis.
Work independently in a dynamic, high-paced environment with changing job duties.
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.
2+ years experience with multi-core SoCs or MCUs.
Experience with Zephyr OS, Embedded Linux, or other RTOS.
Ability to work autonomously with little or no supervision.
Preferred
Familiarity with MIPI C-PHY, image sensors, I3C, SPI, UART, USB.
Familiarity with Embedded Linux and kernel drivers.
Experience with file systems and bootloaders on small MCUs and larger SoCs.
Low power optimization of embedded systems.
Strong technical writing skills.
Compensation & Legal
Hourly contractor, Paid weekly via Stripe Connect.
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