Embedded Software Engineer

Bright Silicon Technologies, located in Pleasanton, Ca, is seeking a Software Engineer who is passionate about moving new technology to production. We are looking for an engineer to bridge the gap between users and our hardware, refine networking and controls software stacks, and who has the ability to work with a cross‑functional team to design, build, and test a precision beam steering device.

We are a small team pioneering the state‑of‑the‑art in solid‑state optical beam‑control, looking for innovators and hard workers. If you’re a talented “take on anything” engineer and ready to have a leading role in the future of an exciting technology and valuable company, come join us.

Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed above reflects the minimum and maximum pay for this position in the primary location identified in this posting however, base pay offered may vary depending on internal equity, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. Candidates will be assessed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience.

• Develop robust high-performance APIs for low‑latency MEMS device control
• Interface with hardware, metrology, and optical systems for computer vision and process automation
• Design lightweight frontend interfaces for customers and internal manufacturing stages
• Containerize process automation apps for scalable deployment to support manufacturing growth
• Develop and maintain databases for manufacturing and calibration

• Proficiency in C++, Python, MATLAB for system‑level programing and process automation
• Experience designing networked systems using industry standard protocols (e.g. TCP/IP, serial) with a core understanding of latency, throughput, and reliability tradeoffs
• Experience developing high-performance multithreaded applications and POSIX standards
• Familiarity with Git, automated build and test pipelines
• Excellent communication skills with experience working with a cross‑functional, distributed team.
• Self‑starter mentality with a proactive approach to uncovering risks and managing dependencies.
• System‑oriented, with the ability and desire to dive deep into the smallest detail
• This position will work on Government sensitive information (CUI and ITAR) requiring U.S. Person status (citizen, lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or a protected individual)

An ideal candidate would have familiarity with:

• Familiar interfacing with hardware (embedded devices, lab equipment, etc.) over standard serial interfaces
• Experience with lightweight frontend UI design for internal automation and user‑facing GUIs (e.g. Qt, React)
• Knowledge of Electrical Engineering fundamentals
• Experience with containerization of applications and automated deployment and scaling platforms
• Experience with database management systems
• A self‑starter mindset with the ability to take ownership of projects and independently implement, test, and improve designs

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At BST we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways.

You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

• Direct System Ownership: You will own the core embedded software architecture for our optical payloads, driving real‑time control, firmware, and low‑level drivers from board bring‑up through field flight tests.

• Deploy Hard Tech to the Edge: Solve non‑trivial embedded challenges at the intersection of microcontrollers, high‑bandwidth data pipelines, and precise motion control under extreme environmental constraints.

• High Impact: Architect the foundational software powering resilient, off‑grid optical communications for next‑generation, high‑speed network topologies.

At Bright we are building precision optical…