Embedded Software Engineer San Jose
Hark, Inc.
- San Jose, Arizona, United States
- San Jose, Arizona, United States
À propos
We're pairing that intelligence with next-generation hardware to create a universal interface between humans and machines. While today's AI largely operates through chat boxes and decade-old devices, Hark is focused on what comes next: agentic systems that interact naturally with people and the real world.
To get there, we're developing multimodal models and next-generation AI hardware together - designed from the ground up as a single, unified interface for a new era of intelligent systems.
About the Role You'll own critical pieces of the firmware stack that powers Hark's consumer products — from board bring‑up and peripheral drivers to the runtime environment that hosts on‑device intelligence. This isn't firmware in a vacuum. You'll work directly with the hardware team on new silicon and sensor integrations, with the agent team on model execution and memory constraints, and with products on experiences that ship to real users. The problems are real, the constraints are tight, and the work matters immediately.
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain embedded firmware in C/C++ targeting ARM‑based SoCs and microcontrollers
Own BSP development, peripheral driver integration (SPI, I2C, UART, I2S), and RTOS task scheduling
Optimize power consumption and thermal performance for always‑on, battery‑powered operation
Build and maintain OTA update infrastructure for reliable field updates
Collaborate with the on‑device AI team to support model inference within memory and latency budgets
Develop factory test and calibration firmware for manufacturing
Debug complex hardware‑software interactions using logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, and JTAG
Requirements
3+ years of professional firmware or embedded systems development
Strong proficiency in C and/or C++ in resource‑constrained environments
Experience with ARM Cortex‑M or Cortex‑A processors and associated toolchains
Hands‑on experience with RTOS (FreeRTOS, Zephyr, or similar)
Familiarity with wireless protocols (BLE, Wi‑Fi, or Thread)
Comfort reading schematics and working alongside hardware engineers during board bring‑up
Experience with embedded debugging tools and workflows
Bonus Qualifications
Experience with power optimization for battery‑powered consumer devices
Familiarity with secure boot, firmware signing, or hardware root of trust
Exposure to ML inference runtimes on embedded platforms
Experience shipping consumer electronics through EVT/DVT/PVT milestones
Compensation The US base salary range for this full‑time position is between $120,000 - $300,000 annually.
The pay offered for this position may vary based on several individual factors, including job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package may also include additional components/benefits depending on the specific role. This information will be shared if an employment offer is extended.
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Compétences linguistiques
- English
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