# Staff Embedded Software Engineer at Stack Machine

- Company: Stack Machine
- What the company does: Stack AV - Revolutionizing Transportation Through AI. Backed by a16z.
- Company website: https://www.stackav.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: Pittsburgh, PA or Remote
- Work setup: Remote
- Posted: 2026-09-09
- Apply by: 2026-10-24
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/stackav/jobs/5233565007
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/stack-machine-staff-embedded-software-engineer/

## About the role

The firmware team is responsible for developing and maintaining the embedded software that bridges hardware and high-level applications in the Stack AV autonomous vehicle system. Our work ensures that sensors, actuators, and compute platforms operate reliably, and in real-time, forming the foundation of safe and intelligent trucking.

## What they're looking for

- Expert in C++ for embedded systems development for safety critical systems
- Strong understanding of RTOS concepts / programming (e.g. FreeRTOS, SafeRTOS)
- Experience with safety-critical standards such as ISO 26262, DO-178C, IEC 61508, IEC 62304 or similar
- Provide technical leadership in a small team
- Hardware abstraction layer (HAL) and BSP development
- Multithreaded and real-time software design

Tags: Firmware