Embedded Software Engineer

Department: Engineering

Location: San Carlos

Employment Type: FullTime

About Obvio AI

Each year, more than 7,500 pedestrians are killed by drivers in the U.S.—a number that has increased by 70% over the past decade. Despite growing awareness, most cities still struggle to curb dangerous driving. “Vision Zero” efforts across the country are falling short.

Obvio AI exists to change that.

We deploy solar-powered, AI-assisted cameras to enforce traffic laws where pedestrians are most vulnerable—automating enforcement in ways that police departments or traditional systems cannot. Our approach has already led to a dramatic reduction in reckless driving and improved safety for pedestrians, drivers, and law enforcement alike.

Founded by the team behind Motive’s AI dashcam, Obvio is backed by Bain Capital Ventures and Khosla Ventures. We recently raised a $22M Series A and are working with some of the most forward-thinking cities in the country. With meaningful revenue, a massive market, and strong policy momentum, we’re building the intelligence layer for safer streets globally.

About the Role

We're seeking an Embedded Engineer to develop and optimize the software that powers our AI-enabled traffic enforcement cameras. These systems operate in challenging outdoor environments, processing video in real-time while managing strict power and performance constraints. You'll work across hardware, AI, and backend teams to build reliable, efficient embedded systems that detect violations with precision and transmit critical data seamlessly.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and maintain embedded software for our AI camera systems

• Optimize C++ code for resource-constrained environments, balancing detection accuracy with power consumption and processing speed

• Implement robust embedded systems that operate reliably in diverse weather conditions

• Integrate with camera sensors, communication modules, and power management systems

• Work with AI teams to deploy and optimize computer vision models on edge hardware

• Write tests and debugging tools for embedded systems validation and field troubleshooting

• Contribute to system architecture decisions and establish embedded development best practices

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years of embedded software development with C/C++ in production environments

• Expertise in real-time programming, memory management, and hardware interfaces

• Experience with camera systems, image processing, or computer vision applications

• Knowledge of embedded debugging tools, testing methodologies, and performance optimization techniques

• Understanding of power management, thermal considerations, and environmental constraints in embedded design

• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly

Bonus Points

• Experience with edge AI inference, embedded Linux, or outdoor/industrial embedded deployments

Why Obvio

• Your work will help save lives and improve road safety

• Series A of $22M led by Bain Capital

• Fast-moving startup environment with meaningful ownership

• Competitive compensation and early-stage equity

Obvio is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or any employment decision based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. Obvio considers qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. Obvio is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please let your recruiter know.