Senior Staff Embedded Software Engineer - Military veterans preferred

2025-10-08
Lytx, Inc.
Other

/yr

  employee   contract


San Diego
California
92121
United States




Lytx, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and maintains a drug-free workplace. We are committed to attracting, retaining and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. EOE/M/F/Disabled/Vet.

Senior Staff Embedded Software Engineer
Office - San Diego, CA

Full time
R-3860

Why Lytx:

The Sr Staff Embedded Software Engineer at Lytx is responsible for guiding the technical development of our embedded platforms. You will collaborate with hardware, product, server software, tech support and security teams to keep Lytx a leader in the Video Safety Telematics market.

Together with the Embedded Software Team, you will define the future state of our Embedded Platform, and work with our cross-functional partners to drive the continued development of our market leading Video Telematics Recorders.

What you'll get to do:

  • You will think broadly about our complete integrated platform, starting at manufacturing, through provisioning, vehicle installation, operation and monitoring to ensure the Lytx Video Telematics Recorder Platform solves the right problems in the right ways
  • You will evaluate frameworks, libraries, tools, operating systems, and third-party products to provide technical direction to the Embedded Software organization.
  • You will develop and experiment with new software architectures to inform the next generation of our Embedded Platform
  • You will advise on, design, and experiment with cloud-connected systems to improve overall customer experience through integrated monitoring
  • You will experiment with and advise on process changes, build systems, and in-field monitoring systems to accelerate Embedded Software development on our 1M fielded Video Telematics Recorders
  • You will work cross-functionally with the hardware engineering, field installation, product management, and technical support teams to ensure Lytx customers experience the highest standards of performance
  • You will provide technical guidance and experience to solve challenging Embedded Software issues
  • You will actively participate in technical peer reviews to ensure software requirements are being met from an end-to-end system point of view.

What you'll need:

  • 15+ years related experience developing commercial products
  • Deep understanding of challenges in integrating products into auto industry
  • Familiarity with modern software development methodologies and tools
  • Strong embedded C/C++ programming experience
  • Experience with embedded micro-controllers and microprocessors
  • Experience with embedded applications processors
  • Ability to develop, debug, and have a deep understanding of RTOS and Linux based systems
  • Strong motivation to work through engineering challenges
  • Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Proven track record of solving complex product engineering problems

Benefits:

  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Health Savings Account
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Telehealth
  • 401(k) and 401(k) match
  • Life and AD&D insurance
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
  • FTO or PTO
  • Employee Well-Being program
  • 11 paid holidays plus 1 inclusive holiday per year
  • Volunteer Time Off
  • Employee Referral program
  • Education Reimbursement Program
  • Employee Recognition and Appreciation program
  • Additional perk and voluntary benefit programs

Salary is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This position is also eligible for an incentive compensation plan. The expected hiring salary for this position is:

$183,500.00 - $232,500.00

Innovation Lives Here


You go all in no matter what you do, and so do we. At Lytx, we’re powered by cutting-edge technology and Happy People. You want your work to make a positive impact in the world, and that’s what we do. Join our diverse team of hungry, humble and capable people united to make a difference.

Together, we help save lives on our roadways!

Lytx, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender, genetic information, uniformed service, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, or any other status protected by federal or state law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation for candidates with disabilities who need assistance during the hiring process. To request a reasonable accommodation, please email TA@lytx.com.? Lytx conducts background checks on applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment in accordance with applicable local, state, federal and regional laws. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered. Background check results may potentially result in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment and will be made in accordance with all applicable local, state, federal and regional laws.


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Lytx® is a leading provider of video telematics, analytics, safety and productivity solutions for commercial and public sector fleets. Our unrivaled Driver Safety Program, powered by our best-in-class DriveCam® Event Recorder, is proven to help save lives and reduce risk. We harness the power of video to help clients see what happened in the past, manage their operations more efficiently in the present and improve driver behavior to change the future. Our customizable services and programs span driver safety, risk detection, fleet tracking, compliance and fuel management. Using the world’s largest driving database of its kind, along with proprietary machine vision and artificial intelligence technology, we help protect and connect thousands of fleets and more than one million drivers worldwide. For more information, visit www.lytx.com, @lytx on X, LinkedIn, our Facebook page or YouTube channel.

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