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Expect rapid iteration, real ownership, and zero bureaucracy.Think:\r\nSmall, elite team\r\nShipping constantly\r\nSolving genuinely hard technical problems\r\nHigh trust, high expectationsThe Role\r\nAs a Lead Embedded Software Engineer, you’ll take ownership of core embedded systems and firmware architecture, helping shape both the technical direction and product capability.\r\nThis is a hands-on, build-first role - ideal for someone who wants to write serious code, not sit in meetings.You’ll:\r\nDesign and develop low-level embedded software / firmware\r\nWork closely with hardware, AI, and product teams to build real-world systems\r\nDebug and optimise performance across hardware + software interfaces\r\nTake ownership of critical systems from concept → deployment\r\nHelp define engineering standards in a scaling startup environmentThe work involves building systems that connect software intelligence with physical devices, infrastructure, and test environmentsWhat We’re Looking For\r\nThis is deliberately selective. We’re targeting high-intelligence, high-agency engineers early in their career.\r\n3–5 years experience in embedded software / firmware / low-level systems\r\nStrong background in C/C++ (or similar systems languages)\r\nExperience working close to hardware (drivers, interfaces, debugging)\r\nDegree from a top-tier university (Computer Engineering, EE, CS, or similar)\r\nSomeone who builds for fun — side projects, hacking, curiosityIdeal profile:\r\nNaturally technical, obsessive, and fast-moving\r\nThrives in startup chaos vs structured environments\r\nWants to build something meaningful early in their careerWhy Join\r\nWork with exceptionally smart engineers in a tight-knit team\r\nDirect exposure to founders and product decisions\r\nReal ownership — your code will ship and matter immediately\r\nBe part of a company solving hard, meaningful technical problems\r\nStrong upside through equity and growthWho This Isn’t For\r\nAnyone looking for stability over growth\r\nEngineers who prefer large teams, structure, or slow processes\r\nCandidates requiring visa sponsorshipIf you’re the kind of engineer whobuilds because you love it , and you want to be surrounded by people operating at a similar level - this is worth a conversation.","company":"Octagon Group","rawCompany":"octagon group","city":"Fremont","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-05-04T01:23:02.475Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Lead Embedded Software Engineer","description":"Lead Embedded Software Engineer\r\nSan Francisco, CA (On-site)\r\nCompetitive Salary + Equity (up to $300,000 overall comp.)\r\nNo Visa Sponsorship AvailableThe Company\r\nA fast-growing, venture-backed startup based in San Francisco is building next-generation technology at the intersection of AI and hardware systems. 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