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Lead Engineer, Embedded

Archer · San Jose, California, United States

Posted about 3 months ago · $150,000 - $180,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
80 days
Archer's roles stay open a median of 80 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
93% of Archer's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Archer
high
156 stale, 5 reposted of 158 open
Hiring momentum
226 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-22

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Archer's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Archer.

About this role

As a Lead Engineer at Archer, you will be responsible for the embedded hardware side of a new device program, working closely with a software-focused technical lead. Your day-to-day tasks will include developing and debugging firmware on embedded Linux platforms, owning PCB and mechanical design, and managing vendor relationships to ensure quality and timely deliverables. You will also mentor engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate the device into Archer's ecosystem.

Our read on this posting3.0out of 5
benefits
1/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
5/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Archer as an employer.

What you need

  • Hands-on experience with Raspberry Pi and other embedded systems platforms
  • Experience integrating RF subsystems into embedded products
  • PCB design experience (schematic, layout, bring-up)
  • Proficiency with 3D CAD for mechanical/enclosure design
  • Experience taking at least one embedded system from prototype through production
  • Strong vendor management skills

Nice to have

  • Full in-house design capability across the stack
  • Experience deploying GPU-accelerated edge compute
  • Background in aerospace, robotics, or other safety-critical embedded domains
  • Experience building and flying drones

What you get

  • Base pay between $150,000 - $180,000
  • Pay-for-performance culture

Worth weighing

  • No specific information on benefits beyond salary
  • Role involves significant vendor management, which may affect design autonomy
  • The position requires collaboration across multiple teams, which may lead to complex project dynamics

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Listed by Archer on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-22. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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