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Embedded Software Engineer

General Matter · Los Angeles, CA

Posted about 3 months ago · $125,000–$250,000 · Previously reposted

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
82 days
General Matter's roles stay open a median of 80 days
Reposted
Yes
taken down and listed again at least once
Salary listed
Yes
99% of General Matter's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at General Matter
high
128 stale, 1 reposted of 138 open
Hiring momentum
156 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-24

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

About this role

The Embedded Software Engineer will develop low-level control software and real-time runtimes for test stands and production systems, focusing on safety-critical applications. This role involves creating deterministic software on Linux-based systems, integrating hardware and software, and ensuring high-performance operation of embedded systems. The engineer will also lead debugging efforts and contribute to system testing and continuous improvement.

Our read on this posting3.4out of 5
benefits
2/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
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 General Matter as an employer.

What you need

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related STEM field
  • 5+ years of experience developing embedded, real-time, or low-level systems software
  • Strong, production-level experience in C, C++, or Rust
  • Hands-on experience with real-time systems and hardware/software integration
  • Ability to perform trade studies and make clear recommendations from first principles even with partial information

Nice to have

  • Experience implementing or integrating industrial fieldbus protocols and masters (e.g., EtherCAT, CANopen, EtherNet/IP, Modbus)
  • Experience with real-time Linux (PREEMPT_RT, Xenomai) or other RTOS for motion and process control
  • Driver and kernel development experience
  • Low-level communication protocol debugging and electrical hardware troubleshooting
  • Experience designing fault-tolerant, observable, and testable distributed control systems

What you get

  • Base salary range of $125,000–$250,000 annually
  • Eligibility for long-term incentives in the form of stock options
  • Access to medical, vision & dental coverage
  • Access to a 401(k) retirement plan

Worth weighing

  • Role is 100% on site, requiring daily office presence
  • No mention of specific tools or technologies beyond general categories
  • The salary range is broad and may vary based on multiple factors
  • The company operates in a highly regulated and safety-critical industry

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Listed by General Matter on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-24. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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