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Senior Embedded Software Application Engineer

Alif Semiconductor

Pleasanton, CAFull-time$180–220K/yrPosted 7mo agoStill listed 2 days ago

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Compensation
$180–220K/yr
Location
Pleasanton, CA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

Alif Semiconductor is hiring a Senior Embedded Software Application Engineer. Alif Semiconductor is seeking a self-driven and motivated Senior Application Engineer to promote and support their Ensemble Micro Controllers. The role involves designing embedded firmware, application examples, and proof-of-concept solutions, as well as providing outstanding customer support and guidance. This position also contributes to documentation development and assists in business development activities.

Key focus areas include Design Embedded Firmware, Application Examples and a Proof-of-Concept solutions, Support Alif Semiconductor customers including, but not limited to Zephyr Operating Systems, and Ensure customer satisfaction by providing outstanding support and guidance.

Successful candidates bring Bachelor's Or Above Degree In Electrical Engineering, Bachelor's Or Above Degree In Computer Science, and 8+ Years Developing Firmware And/Or Software For Embedded Products. Important skills include Embedded Firmware Design, Application Examples Design, Proof-of-Concept Solutions Design, Zephyr Operating Systems Support, Customer Satisfaction, and Documentation Development. Preferred (not required): ML/AI, Image Pipeline, Camera, and ISP.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Embedded Firmware DesignApplication Examples DesignProof-of-Concept Solutions DesignZephyr Operating Systems SupportCustomer SatisfactionDocumentation DevelopmentProduct Requirements ValidationNew Product Introduction Materials ReviewBusiness Development ActivitiesDevice Drivers DevelopmentApplication Software DevelopmentDigital PeripheralsAnalog PeripheralsBare Metal Software DevelopmentReal Time Operating Systems Software DevelopmentZephyr ExperienceC ProgrammingC++ ProgrammingBest Engineering PracticesSoftware Development PracticesOscilloscopesLogic AnalyzersStandard Lab EquipmentWorking With Ambiguous RequirementsInterpersonal CommunicationProactive AttitudeCan-Do AttitudeML/AIImage PipelineCameraISPEncoderDisplayPower Management for Embedded SystemsBluetooth Low Energy802.15.4

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Above Degree in Electrical EngineeringBachelor's or Above Degree in Computer Science8+ Years Developing Firmware and/or Software for Embedded ProductsExperience With IoT Edge Devices

Full job description

Alif Semiconductor is revolutionizing the way secure connected AI-enabled embedded solutions are created. We are looking for motivated individuals who want to be involved in a fast-paced environment with cutting-edge technology. We are looking for self-driven and motivated Senior Application Engineer in Pleasanton, CA to help us promote and support the groundbreaking family of Ensemble Micro Controllers that has received a lot of industry attention. Responsibilities: * Design Embedded Firmware, Application Examples and a Proof-of-Concept solutions. * Support Alif Semiconductor customers including, but not limited to Zephyr Operating Systems. * Ensure customer satisfaction by providing outstanding support and guidance. * Contribute to the development of documentation such as Application Notes, Quick Start Guides and User Manuals. * Work with the marketing team to validate product requirements and review new product introduction materials. * Assist in business development activities. Requirements * Bachelor’s or above degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science. * 8+ years of experience of developing firmware and/or software for embedded products. Experience with IoT edge devices a plus. * Demonstrated experience in developing device drivers and application software for digital and analog peripherals. * Proficient in developing software for bare metal and Real Time Operating Systems. Zephyr experience is required. * Proficient in C and/or C++ programming with best engineering and software development practices. * Hands-on experience with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers and other standard lab equipment. * Comfortable working with well-defined and ambiguous requirements. * Excellent interpersonal communication skills and proactive, can-do attitude. Desired Skills & Experience * Experience in the following areas is a huge plus: - ML/AI is a big plus. - Image pipeline including camera, ISP, encoder, and display. - Power management for embedded systems. - Familiarity with BLE, and 802.15.4. Alif Semiconductor provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. 180000 - 220000 USD a year

How this job compares

Set against the 493 open Application Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 29, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$180–220K/yr
  • California median$133–185K/yr69 salary ranges
  • US median$100–164K/yr306 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $200K, is 23% above the California median midpoint ($163K) — in the top quarter of Application Engineer salary ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 85 open Application Engineer jobs in California and 493 across the US. 10% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
This posting asks for at least 8 years of experience — more than three in four Application Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 4 years, across 345 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 257 of the 493 open Application Engineer jobs (52%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 29, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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