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Sr. Embedded Software Engineer

Archer · San Jose, California, United States

Posted about 3 months ago · $140,000 - 170,000

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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 Sr. Embedded Software Engineer at Archer, you will focus on the verification and validation of safety-critical software components in line with DO-178C standards. Your responsibilities will include designing and executing test plans, conducting Software-in-the-Loop and Hardware-in-the-Loop testing, and collaborating with developers to address software defects. Additionally, you will develop automated test scripts and participate in software audits to ensure compliance with certification requirements.

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

  • 3+ years of experience in a related field
  • At least a BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related degree
  • Strong knowledge of C/C++ for code analysis and scripting languages (like Python) for test automation
  • Familiarity with safety critical software development and verification standards (DO-178C, ISO 26262, ASIL) to high criticality levels (DAL-A/B or ASIL C/D)
  • Hands-on experience through the Full Software Verification Life Cycle, including requirement traceability and verification reporting
  • Experience testing low-level communication protocols (CAN, RS-422/485, ARINC-429, SPI, I2C, Ethernet)

Nice to have

  • Using unit test framework for coverage metrics to support certification objectives

What you get

  • Targeting a base pay between $140,000 - 170,000
  • Pay-for-performance culture

Worth weighing

  • No specific mention of remote work options
  • The role requires familiarity with safety-critical software standards, which may limit the candidate pool
  • The job description states it does not include an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications, which may indicate variability in daily tasks

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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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