Senior Embedded Software Engineer (Contract)

Cambridge Terahertz

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**No Recruiter Solicitations**Cambridge Terahertz, based in Santa Clara, CA, is pioneering next-generation security with advanced Terahertz (THz) imaging technology, empowering safer communities through rapid, non-invasive weapons detection and threat screening. Our mission is to save lives by delivering breakthrough sensing solutions that uncover concealed threatswithout health risksenabling protection in airports, public venues, and critical infrastructure worldwide. Leveraging cutting-edge science spun out of MIT, our team is driven by a vision to transform security and safety with innovative platforms that truly make a difference, combining world-class engineering with a passion to solve societys hardest challenges. Recently featured in CNBC, MIT News and Techcrunch, the company is backed by top-tier investors and five government contracts. Our world-class team includes some of the best minds in RF, THz and hardware, and is passionate about taking on the most difficult technical challenges. We foster a creative, fast-paced, and values-driven culture that nurtures self-growth and learning, and using technology to enrich lives.
Embedded Software Engineer (Contract - 3 months, potential for full-time)Santa Clara, CA | Hybrid | Contract-to-hireWere looking for an Embedded Software Engineer with systems experience to help build and integrate the embedded and software systems underpinning our real-time imaging platform. Primarily working in Python and C/C++ on an embedded Petalinux system, Youll work hands-on at the intersection of hardware, firmware, and software - connecting imaging, AI/ML, and hardware pipelines into a unified system. This is an intense, fast-paced three-month contract role with potential to convert to a full-time position. Job Description: Senior Embedded Software Engineer
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain embedded software in Python and C/C++.
Integrate imaging systems with AI/ML pipelines, system management, cloud and GUI APIs, and hardware APIs.
Build and test firmware and software for PetaLinux and Xilinx RFSoC / MPSoC / Kria systems.
Create scripts and automation tools to support real-time system control and data flow.
Collaborate with hardware, firmware, and software engineers to debug and optimize system performance.
Contribute to overall system architecture and design, bridging hardware and software boundaries. Job Requirements (Must have)
Strong experience writing software for embedded Linux systems.
Proficiency in Python and C/C++ for real-time or hardware-integrated applications.
Familiarity with PetaLinux or Xilinx RFSoC/MPSoC/Kria platforms.
Ability to reason about entire hardware/software systems and identify integration issues.
Experience working with real-time data or imaging systems.
Comfortable working in a small, fast-moving, experimental team environment.
Must be based in the Silicon Valley area and available for periodic on-site work.
Excellent documentation, teamwork, and communication skills.
Strong communication and team collaboration skills
Also desired (Nice to have)
Experience with MATLAB for algorithm prototyping or data analysis.
Exposure to AI/ML pipelines or embedded inference.
Familiarity with FPGA development workflows and RTL development. Benefits, Details
Fast-paced, high-impact environment with top-tier peers.
Opportunity to work at the bleeding edge of wireless and imaging silicon technology.
Duration: ~3 months full-time contract, with potential for full-time employee conversion.
Location: Santa Clara, CA (hybrid not every day on-site).
Compensation: Competitive, commensurate with experience.
Cambridge Terahertz is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or genetic information. recblid 7q6gd2u7cwd3z1u7z567l98f07ik8w

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