Senior Embedded Software Engineer

About Eridan

At Eridan we believe in the power of collaboration and communication to achieve our mission: connect the planet to empower a sustainable, shared future. That mission is possible with our patented transmitter which decreases the cost and power required to roll out 5G by 10x when deployed globally. This is all facilitated through our offices: our Sunnyvale headquarters has big windows (even in the lab!), is walking distance to downtown and the Caltrain, and fits the entire team in the cafeteria for our frequent company parties. Learn more about our mission here.

About the Role

Eridan is seeking a highly skilled and proactive Senior Embedded Software Engineer with a strong background in embedded software development. As the founding member of the embedded team, this person will play a pivotal role in supporting our test and system engineering teams while contributing to the team’s growth. This position involves designing and implementing software solutions for cutting-edge radio units (RU), contributing to the next-generation platform software stack.

As our Senior Embedded Software Engineer, you will:

Software Development

• Design and implement embedded software solutions in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Develop software features in C++ for ORAN and M-plane.
• Develop and maintain Linux user space and kernel drivers in C or Rust.
• Own design proposals, coding, testing, and documentation processes.

Testing and Quality Assurance

• Enhance regression and robustness testing.
• Support CI/CD pipeline automation.
• Perform quality code reviews and drive the execution of design and testing tasks.

Hardware Support and Deployment

• Provide onsite support for hardware design, board bring-up, and deployments.
• Represent the software team in cross-functional activities like board bring-up and customer demos.

Problem-Solving and Troubleshooting

• Troubleshoot embedded software issues and configure verification equipment and cellular network base stations.
• Execute complex tasks, such as multi-point user stories, bug fixes, and functionality verification.

Qualifications of a Successful Candidate

• BS in Computer Science or equivalent work experience
• 5-10 years of experience in embedded software development.
• Strong programming skills in C and C++ with a deep understanding of software engineering principles.
• Proficiency with Linux, Git, and agile development frameworks (e.g., Scrum).

Nice to Have Skills

• Experience with 5G, ORAN, DU, or RU software development.
• Team leadership or managerial experience.
• Experience with Yocto build systems for embedded Linux development. 
• Familiarity with cellular network base station configuration and deployment. 
• Programming experience in Rust.

Perks of working at Eridan

• Work on new technology that will make a significant impact on global infrastructure
• Ability to learn, develop, and advance within a flexible environment 
• Collaborate with smart, passionate, and helpful co-workers 
• Celebrate progress company-wide
• Pre-IPO equity 
• 401K with automatic match 
• Health, Vision and Dental insurance

Salary Range

Given our anticipated growth, we are open to hiring individuals with varying levels of experience to fill this role. Salary will be commensurate with job-related skills, experience and other relevant factors. The base salary range for the primary location of this role is between $150,000 and $200,000 plus stock options and benefits. 

Eridan is an equal opportunity employer. We value and celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.