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:
United States
Role Responsibilities
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Develop firmware to integrate custom image sensors with a microcontroller unit (MCU).
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Interface firmware with hardware acceleration blocks and sensors like IMU, barometers, and magnetometers.
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Create bootloaders and test applications for various peripherals.
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Test developed firmware with hardware and document designs and performance analysis.
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Work independently in a dynamic, high-paced environment with changing job duties.
Qualifications
Must-Have
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8+ years experience in firmware or embedded software development in C/C++.
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2+ years experience developing drivers for camera sensors on new integrated circuits.
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2+ years experience with multi-core SoCs or MCUs.
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Experience with Zephyr OS, Embedded Linux, or other RTOS.
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Ability to work autonomously with little or no supervision.
Preferred
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Familiarity with MIPI C-PHY, image sensors, I3C, SPI, UART, USB.
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Familiarity with Embedded Linux and kernel drivers.
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Experience with file systems and bootloaders on small MCUs and larger SoCs.
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Low power optimization of embedded systems.
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Strong technical writing skills.
Compensation & Legal
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Hourly contractor, Paid weekly via Stripe Connect.
Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
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Upload resume
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AI interview based on your resume
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Submit form
Resources & Support
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For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome
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For any help or support, reach out to: [email protected]
PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.
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