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Embedded Software Engineer II

pivotal Palo Alto, CA

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  • open for 58 days (30+ days starts to look stale)
  • 30 open roles at this company in 30 days (mass-hiring blitz)

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About the role

Responsibilities

Develop software/firmware for projects related to sensors, control systems, communications, and navigation

Improve testing automation, software quality, data collection, analysis and validation

Debug issues in production, determine the root cause and apply fixes in a timely manner

Assist in flight testing both locally and at remote sites

Qualifications

B.S. in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or similar

2+ years of professional experience

Strong software skills (C/C++, Python) and experience with ARM microcontrollers

Hands-on experience through employment, student teams, and/or co-op internships

Experience with real-time systems, Linux development, and low level communication protocols (CAN, SPI, I2C, UART)

Familiarity with control systems, robotics, and/or sensors

Bonus Qualifications

Experience with embedded security

Experience with BLE

Attributes aligned with Core Values

Demonstrates a proactive safety mindset by embedding safety into daily operations, identifying and mitigating risks through assessments and training, encouraging open dialogue on safety concerns, and continuously improving protocols to ensure a safe work environment.

Puts customers at the center of every action by deeply understanding their challenges, delivering exceptional value, and striving to exceed expectations to support their success as our core purpose.

Actively seeks and values diverse stakeholder perspectives, builds cross-functional relationships, and fosters trust through empathetic, fact-based communication—committing to shared decisions for the greater good.

Drives results with clarity and purpose by focusing on what matters most, adapting to change, taking initiative, and owning outcomes while aligning actions with a clear understanding of success at every level.

Navigates ambiguity with resilience and bold thinking, challenges the status quo, and combines innovative ideas with practical best practices to overcome obstacles and drive progress.

Fosters a high-performance culture grounded in respect, professionalism, and support—balancing high expectations with a healthy, collaborative environment and being a trusted, dependable teammate.

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