Embedded Software Engineer

About the role

At Sunday, we're developing personal robots to reclaim the hours lost to repetitive tasks. Our mission is to make generalized robots broadly accessible, enabling households to take back quality time. We've spent the last 18 months building a talented team, securing capital, and validating our technology. We are now seeking passionate individuals to join us in the next phase of our growth.

What to Expect

If you are ready to apply your skills to the forefront of robotics innovation, we’d love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Own the embedded software stack (bootloader, kernel, devicetree, BSP, and drivers) for compute platforms based on SoCs like NVIDIA Jetson, Qualcomm etc
• Develop and maintain Linux kernel drivers and userspace integration for sensors, GMSL cameras, displays, storage, and high-speed interconnects (PCIe, USB, MIPI CSI/DSI, Ethernet, CAN)
• Own build system and BSP layers using Yocto/Buildroot or vendor SDKs like JetPack
• Work with the electrical engineering team to debug and bring up custom carrier boards
• Work closely with the software and machine-learning teams to optimize performance across the entire software stack
• Design and implement OTA end-to-end using RAUC, Mender, SWUpdate, or equivalent

What You'll Bring

• BS or MS in CS, Computer Engineering, EE, related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
• 3+ years of embedded Linux / systems software development, including hands-on bringup on modern application-class SoCs (NVIDIA Jetson, Qualcomm Snapdragon, or similar)
• Strong proficiency in C and ideally C++ and/or Rust
• Strong experience with Yocto, Buildroot, or an equivalent embedded Linux build system, including custom layers/recipes and production image customization
• Deep understanding of the Linux boot flow, from bootloader to userspace, and low-level peripherals
• Comfortable working alongside electrical engineers: reading schematics, driving scopes, logic analyzers, and JTAG, and debugging at the hardware/software boundary
• Knowledge of power management, secure boot, watchdogs, and other production-readiness concerns
• Experience developing CI pipelines for embedded Linux images

Nice to Have

• Delivered at least one project from prototype phase into production
• Experience with PREEMPT_RT
• Familiarity with RTOS-based firmware development
• Experience with Python for scripting, data analysis, or test automation

Qualifications

• BS or MS in CS, Computer Engineering, EE, related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
• 3+ years of embedded Linux / systems software development, including hands-on bringup on modern application-class SoCs (NVIDIA Jetson, Qualcomm Snapdragon, or similar)
• Strong proficiency in C and ideally C++ and/or Rust
• Strong experience with Yocto, Buildroot, or an equivalent embedded Linux build system, including custom layers/recipes and production image customization
• Deep understanding of the Linux boot flow, from bootloader to userspace, and low-level peripherals
• Comfortable working alongside electrical engineers: reading schematics, driving scopes, logic analyzers, and JTAG, and debugging at the hardware/software boundary
• Knowledge of power management, secure boot, watchdogs, and other production-readiness concerns
• Experience developing CI pipelines for embedded Linux images

Skills

• Embedded Linux / systems software development
• Linux kernel drivers and userspace integration
• Yocto, Buildroot, or equivalent embedded Linux build system
• Debugging and bring-up of custom carrier boards
• Optimizing performance across the entire software stack
• OTA end-to-end development

Benefits

• Flexible work schedule
• Competitive compensation package
• Health insurance benefits
• Professional development opportunities

Pay

Salary range: $120,000 - $150,000 annually

Schedule

Full-time, Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM

Benefits

• Health insurance benefits
• Retirement savings plan
• Flexible work schedule
• Professional development opportunities