Embedded Software Engineer — Accelerator Systems

Job overview

The Embedded Software Engineer — Accelerator Systems role is onsite in San Jose, CA; compensation is not specified. The engineer supports Etched’s work building hardware and software for inference-focused AI systems. The role develops accelerator software across ASIC software, platform firmware, and host-side kernels and drivers. By bringing hardware online, moving data between host and device, and enabling low-level inference execution, the engineer helps turn custom hardware into a functioning inference system.

What you'll do

• Develop software for accelerator initialization, RTOS, boot ROMs and bootloaders, drivers, and on-device inference
• build microcontroller and FPGA firmware for board bring-up, telemetry, updates, thermal and power management, and fault recovery
• develop Linux kernel and device drivers, PCIe and DMA interfaces, memory management, virtualization, and command flows
• collaborate with hardware, architecture, kernel, firmware, and inference teams.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

embedded software engineer

accelerator software

firmware

linux kernel

device drivers

c/c++

inference systems

san jose ca

etched

onsite

pcie

dma

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• $500 monthly credit for waiving medical benefits
• $2,500 monthly housing subsidy for eligible employees living within walking distance
• relocation support
• wellness benefits
• daily lunch and dinner
• and compute budget subject to ROI justification.

Why this role

The role spans ASIC software, platform software, and host-side kernel and drivers; engineers specialize in one area and contribute across others as the team grows. The company describes itself as a fully in-person team in San Jose.

About the employer

Etched is hiring for this role. Industry: Custom Computer Programming Services. Sector: 54.