Matic

Senior Platform Engineer (Embedded Linux)

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1 year ago
Menlo Park, CA, USASenior
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Base Salary

$160k - $240k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Develop core device systems software and functionality from the ground up.
  • Build a robust software stack interacting with firmware, motors, sensors, and other software agents.
  • Collaborate with electrical engineering and software teams on feature feasibility and functionality.
  • Perform root cause analysis of system crashes and hardware failures.
  • Identify bugs and performance bottlenecks.
  • Develop and debug pipelines for camera and other sensor data.
  • Contribute as an integral member of the small software team.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of industry experience.
  • Strong familiarity with userspace Linux programming and conventions, plus working knowledge of Linux kernel internals.
  • Deep experience with multithreaded C.
  • Familiarity with a systems scripting language such as Shell or Python.
  • Knowledge of communication protocols including USB, RS232, TCP/IP, and HTTP.
  • Experience with C or C++ microcontroller firmware is a strong plus.
  • Comfort working in a fast-paced startup environment.
  • High maturity, ownership, and pride in technical work.
  • Motivation to support teammates, learn outside normal comfort zones, diagnose complex technical issues, and deliver high-quality work.

Benefits

  • Base compensation of $160,000–$240,000, plus eligibility for discretionary equity.
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Access to a 401(k) plan.
  • Pre-launch startup environment with substantial ownership and immediate impact.

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About Matic

51-200 employees

Matic builds autonomous home robots, with a flagship floor-cleaning robot that uses cameras, on-device AI, and 3D mapping to navigate and clean real homes. The privately held company sells consumer robotics hardware and companion software, including a mobile app for setup and support. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, it raised a Series A in 2023.

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