Embedded Engineer

About Overland AI 

Founded in 2022 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Overland AI is transforming land operations for modern defense. The company leverages over a decade of advanced research in robotics and machine learning, as well as a field-test forward ethos, to deliver combined capabilities for unit commanders. Our OverDrive autonomy stack enables ground vehicles to navigate and operate off-road in any terrain without GPS or direct operator control. Our intuitive OverWatch C2 interface provides commanders with precise coordination capabilities essential for mission success.  

Overland AI has secured funding from prominent defense tech investors including 8VC and Point 72, and built trusted partnerships with DARPA, the U.S. Army, Marine Corps, and Special Operations Command. Backed by eight-figure contracts across the Department of Defense, we are strengthening national security by iterating closely with end users engaged in tactical operations.   

Role Summary

We are looking for an Embedded Software Engineer to join our vehicle production team and own the integration between hardware and software on our autonomous ground vehicles. You will support the architecture, design, and implementation of high-performance embedded systems that connect our autonomy stack to the physical vehicle platform. 

This is a deeply hands-on role on the production floor — you'll bridge the gap between firmware, electrical systems, and autonomy software, working alongside a collaborative team of mechanical, electrical, and software engineers to find and develop the right solutions for mission-critical problems. You will take ownership of the full lifecycle of embedded systems: from requirements definition and architecture through development, testing, and end-to-end technical support. If you're passionate about tackling hard problems at the intersection of hardware and software for autonomous vehicles, this is your chance to make a lasting impact. 

Responsibilities 

• Own the architecture, design, and development of embedded firmware for vehicle subsystems and autonomy hardware interfaces 
• Develop firmware in C/C++ for microcontrollers and embedded compute platforms on our autonomous vehicles 
• Own the hardware-software integration process: bring up new boards, sensors, and peripherals and ensure reliable communication with the autonomy stack 
• Debug and troubleshoot issues that span electrical, firmware, and software boundaries, often hands-on with the vehicle 
• Write and execute test plans for validation, performance characterization, and production acceptance 
• Collaborate with electrical engineering to select microcontrollers and peripherals, review schematics, and validate hardware designs 
• Define and implement communication protocols and interfaces between vehicle subsystems (CAN, Ethernet, serial, etc.) 
• Develop diagnostics, health monitoring, and fault-handling firmware to support field reliability 
• Assess design risks and develop mitigation strategies across hardware and firmware boundaries 
• Create and maintain clear technical documentation including interface specifications, test procedures, and integration guides 
• Interface with internal teams to conduct design reviews for hardware/electronic systems and code reviews for firmware 
• Support production builds by developing tools, test fixtures, and automated validation for embedded systems 
• Drive continuous improvement of embedded systems through hands-on experience and feedback from test and production teams 

Minimum Qualifications 

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field — or equivalent practical experience 
• 3+ years of applied experience in firmware or embedded software development 
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance

Desired Experience & Qualifications 

• Strong C/C++ firmware development in bare-metal or RTOS environments with experience across multiple ARM Cortex-M architectures (e.g., STM32, NXP S32K, TI TMS570) and/or FPGA platforms 
• Proficiency integrating microcontrollers with analog and digital sensors, debugging across hardware-software boundaries using JTAG, SWD, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers 
• Working knowledge of common bus protocols (CAN, SPI, I2C, UART, RS-485, Ethernet) and ability to read and interpret electrical schematics 
• Experience with embedded Linux, board support packages, and robotics middleware such as ROS — particularly on automotive or vehicle platforms with drive-by-wire systems 
• End-to-end electronics experience from requirements through schematic, layout, fabrication, and hardware bring-up, including analog circuit design and/or power electronics 
• Experience bringing hardware from prototype through production in a fast-moving environment; hands-on, floor-oriented problem solver comfortable working directly on vehicles 
• Strong cross-functional communication skills with a bias for action and natural curiosity about how systems work end to end 

Location

This position is location in Seattle, WA.

Compensation & Benefits:

Pay Range:

Embedded Engineer: $142,000 - $161,000 annually

Overland AI believes in creating a work environment that you look forward to embracing every day.

• Equity compensation
• Best-in-class healthcare, dental, and vision plans 
• Flexible PTO
• 401k with company match
• Parental leave.
• Monthly wellness stipend
• One-time workplace & productivity reimbursement

Overland AI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, protected veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

This position may involve access to export-controlled technology. Employment is contingent on the ability to comply with U.S. export control laws.

Overland AI provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans during the application process. Please contact [email protected] to request an accommodation.