Platform SW Engineer

Job description

About the role We are seeking a Platform Software Engineer to develop the platform firmware and low-level drivers for our next-generation electro-optical sensing hardware. You will bring up new boards and SoCs and own the foundational firmware that everything else runs on. What you'll do Develop and maintain platform firmware and board support packages (BSPs) for Gen2 hardware Write and optimize low-level device drivers (SPI, I2C, UART, GPIO, DMA) Bring up new boards and SoCs from power-on through functional firmware Implement bootloaders, hardware abstraction layers, and power management Integrate firmware with RTOS Debug hardware/firmware issues using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and JTAG/SWD Optimize for performance, memory footprint, and real-time constraints Collaborate with silicon, hardware, and application teams on interfaces Required Qualifications BS or MS in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science 7+ years embedded firmware / driver development in C (and C++) Strong understanding of microcontrollers/SoCs, memory, interrupts, and concurrency Device driver and peripheral bring-up experience (SPI/I2C/UART/DMA and similar) Board bring-up and debugging with lab tools (scopes, analyzers, JTAG) Familiarity with RTOS and Linux kernel driver development Preferred Qualifications ARM Cortex-M/R experience Bootloader, secure boot, or OTA update experience Video RGB / RGB MIPI (CSI-2) camera-interface and ISP pipeline experience Robotics, sensors, or autonomous systems background Benefits (subject to location and local regulations) Competitive salary and equity Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage 401(k) retirement plan Flexible vacation and time-off policy Collaborative, fast-paced, and inclusive work environment Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies with a highly cross-functional team About Lyte Lyte builds perception systems for Physical AI operating in complex environments. The company combines custom silicon, integrated sensors, and software into a unified platform for robotics, mobility, and next-generation automation. Lyte is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with a global presence. For more information, visit If you’re excited about building impactful technology in a dynamic, hands-on environment, we’d love to hear from you!