Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Senior Embedded Software Engineer – Santa Clara, CA – Full Time

Cambridge Terahertz is pioneering next-generation security with advanced Terahertz (THz) imaging technology, empowering safer communities through rapid, non-invasive weapons detection and threat screening.

We’re 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, as the first full‑time software hire you’ll work hands‑on at the intersection of hardware, firmware, and software – connecting imaging, AI/ML, and hardware pipelines into a unified system that operates with realtime performance.

• 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 Peta Linux 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.

• Strong experience writing software for embedded Linux systems.
• Proficiency in Python and C/C++ for real‑time or hardware‑integrated applications.
• Familiarity with Peta Linux 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 on‑site work.
• Excellent documentation, teamwork, and communication skills.

• 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.

• Fast‑paced, high‑impact environment with top‑tier peers.
• Healthcare stipend, 401(k) matching, subsidized meal service, etc.
• Opportunity to work at the bleeding edge of wireless and imaging silicon technology.
• Location: Santa Clara, CA (not fully remote).
• 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.