Software Engineer, Platform
Impulse Labs
Location
San Francisco - in office (potential for 1-2 days a week remote)
Type
Full-time
Posted
Oct 09, 2025
Compensation
USD 165000 – 185000
Mission
What you will drive
- Design and develop on-device software for embedded SoCs (e.g., i.MX8), running Yocto Linux
- Build and maintain UI frameworks and display logic for next-generation appliance interfaces
- Architect reliable, maintainable software components in Rust to support interactive and control workflows
- Collaborate cross-functionally with other engineering teams to mentor, learn, disseminate knowledge, and improve overall codebase quality
- Help to architect our on-device application codebase for robustness, performance, and maintainability across a growing product portfolio
- Close cross-functional work with the entire team in all disciplines – iterating on product requirements, building first-in-class prototypes, and representing systems software constraints and needs to the organization
Impact
The difference you'll make
This role helps build high-performance, sustainable products that empower whole-home electrification without compromising lifestyle, contributing to positive change in addressing the global climate and energy crisis.
Profile
What makes you a great fit
- 4+ years of programming experience
- 2+ years experience with low-level programming languages like Rust or C++
- Demonstrated passion for learning and growing your skill set
- Able & willing to cross technology domains to produce thoughtful solutions
- Excitement to work in a dynamic early startup environment with the potential to impact the global climate and energy crisis
Benefits
What's in it for you
- Meaningful equity in a fast-moving company with top investors
- Generous benefits include health, vision, dental, commuter, and fitness
- Help define culture for a diverse, inclusive, and global team
About
Inside Impulse Labs
Impulse Labs is a team of engineers, designers, and innovators based in San Francisco, dedicated to building high-performance, sustainable products that empower whole-home electrification without compromising lifestyle. As an early-stage, VC-backed company, they're growing rapidly and creating delightful, scalable solutions that make it easy to make good decisions for your home and the environment.