Staff Embedded Software Engineer
About the role:Are you a seasoned software engineer who thrives at the intersection of low-level systems programming and cutting-edge wireless technologies? We're looking for a Staff Embedded Software Engineer to join our engineering team and serve as a technical pillar, architecting robust, power-efficient, production-ready software at scale. Responsibilities:You'll own software architecture and delivery for connected devices on Arm application SOCs, microcontrollers. Day to day you'll be:Designing and implementing real-time firmware using FreeRTOS/Zephyr — task management, queues, semaphores, memory management, and power optimizationLeading development of wireless protocol stacks including Wi-Fi, BLE, UWB, and NFCDefining HAL abstractions and BSP strategies across hardware generationsChampioning secure boot, encrypted OTA, and key provisioning best practicesDebugging complex system-level issues with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and protocol analyzersShaping our technical roadmap and influencing cross-functional architecture decisionsRequirements:10+ years of embedded software experience with at least 2 years in a Staff or Lead roleDeep hands-on expertise with FreeRTOS/Zephyr/Embedded Linux and ARM Cortex-M microcontrollers/applications processorsProven experience with Wi-Fi, BLE, UWB, and NFC protocol stacksStrong C/C++ skills for bare-metal and RTOS-based developmentEmbedded Linux experience — including Yocto build system for production SOM/SBC platforms Hands-on experience with NXP i.MX8/9 series application processors, board bring-up, BSP customization, and peripheral driver development Cryptography and security fundamentals — AES, RSA/ECC, TLS/DTLS, secure key storage, and hardware security modules (HSM/SE) Solid hardware debugging skills — you're comfortable with a schematic and a logic analyzerNice to have:Experience with NXP RW612, STM32, or NXP i.MX9 seriesBackground in TrustZone, HSE, or secure element integrationYocto / embedded Linux open-source contributionsKnowledge of NFC standards (ISO 14443, ISO 15693, NDEF)Experience shipping firmware at high volume through manufacturing and field deploymentAbout Alcatraz Alcatraz, we're not just modernizing access — we're humanizing security. As pioneers in AI-powered facial authentication, we're shaping the next generation of trust and identity.Trusted by global enterprises and backed by leading global investors, we're scaling fast. You'll have the opportunity to make a direct and meaningful impact on our next phase of growth and help define how the world sees us. Join a team that moves boldly, challenges convention, and believes innovation starts with integrity. Alcatraz AI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.