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Senior Staff/Principal Embedded Software Engineer, Orb

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San Francisco, CA
287K-350K
Senior level
San Francisco, CA
287K-350K
Senior level
As a Senior Staff/Principal Embedded Software Engineer, you'll tackle challenges in biometric image capture and secure communication, influencing software engineers while ensuring high-quality code for global deployment.
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About the Company:

World is a network of real humans, built on privacy-preserving proof-of-human technology, and powered by a globally inclusive financial network that enables the free flow of digital assets for all. It is built to connect, empower, and be owned by everyone.

This opportunity would be with Tools for Humanity.

At all levels we consider ourselves builders and hackers. We are looking for someone who is versatile enough to work on the strategy of the entire subsystem all the way through to code implementation.

About the Opportunity:

In this role, you will tackle the toughest challenges in the Device Software organization which include biometric image capture, advanced anti-fraud checks, and secure backend communication. You will set the bar for excellence in the Device Software team and influence other software engineers in the organization by setting the pace of innovation and writing great code.  The Device software team uses Rust to manage multiple real-time sensor streams and integrate tightly with custom neural networks. Along the way, you'll work closely with experts in embedded systems, security, and machine learning.

Your work will be regularly deployed to our global fleet of Orbs used by millions of people worldwide. The correctness, performance, and security of your code will be a critical factor in ultimately enabling Billions of people to participate in World!

About You: 

We strongly encourage you to apply for this position if you are motivated by World's mission, have exceptional software engineering abilities, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. 

  • 10+ years experience in systems programming, robotics, IoT devices, or related fields.
  • Exceptional coding skills shipping code to high volume production devices
  • Extensive experience using Rust in real-world applications or strong C/C++ background
  • Familiarity with GNU/Linux and device trees.
  • Experience building security-critical applications.
  • Excellent communication and project management skills.
  • A mission-driven and team-oriented mindset.

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Pay transparency statement (for CA and NY based roles): 

The reasonably estimated salary for this role at TFH ranges from $287,000 - $350,000, plus a competitive long term incentive package. Actual compensation is based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience. In addition,  TFH offers a wide range of best in class, comprehensive and inclusive employee benefits for this role including healthcare, dental, vision, 401(k) plan and match, life insurance, flexible time off, commuter benefits, professional development stipend and much more!

By submitting your application, you consent to the processing and internal sharing of your CV within the company, in compliance with the GDPR

Top Skills

C
C++
Gnu/Linux
Rust

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