Valinor is a new kind of defense and government tech company. We build and buy mission-critical technologies to fill the gaps others ignore. Backed by General Catalyst.
About the role
Valinor Reflex is looking for an Embedded Software Engineer to join our small, hands-on team in Washington, D.C., building a low-profile smart optics system that brings real-time computing and embedded intelligence into a wearable form factor. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- 5+ years of experience in embedded software, firmware, or a related field
- Strong experience developing low-level software in C/C++
- Hands-on experience with embedded Linux, board bring-up, BSP development, and device drivers
- Deep understanding of processors, memory, peripherals, and how software interacts with underlying hardware
- Ability to debug difficult firmware and system-level problems from first principles
- Comfortable reading schematics and working closely with electrical and mechanical engineers
More about this role
Valinor is a new type of defense and government tech company focused on solving the problems others don't. Our unique model of centralized go-to-market and decentralized engineering allows us to move with unparalleled efficiency to identify unmet needs, build right-sized solutions, and get products where they matter most: in the hands of users.
Backed by General Catalyst, Founders Fund, and Friends & Family Capital, Valinor was founded in 2024 and has established strategic partnerships with Palantir, Anduril, and Helsing. We are building the dream team, and we want you on it.
Valinor Reflex is looking for an Embedded Software Engineer to join our small, hands-on team in Washington, D.C., building a low-profile smart optics system that brings real-time computing and embedded intelligence into a wearable form factor.
You’ll own software close to the hardware, from bringing up new boards and developing Linux drivers to debugging difficult firmware and system-level issues. This role is ideal for an engineer who likes working at the hardware/software boundary, enjoys getting deep into how chips and systems work, and is comfortable moving between low-level firmware and the user-space...
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