Burlingame, California, United States · On-site
$150k–$200k/yr
About Us Butlr is the leading AI platform for intelligent spaces. Spun out of the MIT Media Lab in 2019, we combine AI with anonymous body-heat sensing to deliver privacy-first people sensing — no cameras, no PII, privac…
Skills: C, C++, Embedded Linux, RTOS, Yocto
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You will design and implement the embedded software stack for IoT gateways and edge sensors, including firmware, OS builds, and connectivity. You will also collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate edge ML, ensure system security, and maintain OTA update flows.
Candidates must have 7+ years of hands-on embedded software development experience with deep expertise in C/C++ and embedded Linux. A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or a related field is required.
Butlr is the leading AI platform for intelligent spaces. Spun out of the MIT Media Lab in 2019, we combine AI with anonymous body-heat sensing to deliver privacy-first people sensing — no cameras, no PII, privacy enforced at the hardware level. Our sensors power occupancy intelligence for enterprises, senior living communities, healthcare organizations, laboratories, and commercial real estate worldwide, with more than 30,000 privacy-preserving sensors deployed. Butlr has been recognized as a World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer, and our Heatic 2+ sensor won Fast Company's 2025 Innovation by Design Award.
We are hiring talented and passionate people to join our team to help us continue our rapid growth.
We're seeking a Senior Embedded Engineer to work across our MCU-based edge sensors and embedded Linux–based platform. This is a hands-on role at the cutting edge of IoT and edge computing, within a company experiencing rapid growth. You'll own significant pieces of the embedded stack end to end — firmware, OS builds, connectivity, and OTA — and your work on remote access, updates, and cloud connectivity will be pivotal to our product reliability.
Salary: $150-$200k based on experience
Location: Burlingame, CA
We are building a culture that puts people first! We’re a team of engaging, motivated, and intelligent problem-solvers who are committed to making an impact. We believe in fostering a culture of healthy work-life balance, and we encourage an inviting, collaborative, fun work environment.
Butlr is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply!
Butlr 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.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
The Leading Spatial Intelligence for Anonymous Ambient Sensing
Butlr is the world’s first and only 100% anonymous occupancy sensing and detection platform that helps enterprises all over the world improve their workplace planning and optimize their operations. Using just body heat, occupancy sensors and advanced AI technologies, Butlr understands presence and traffic without capturing any identities, ever.
Offices: Burlingame, CA 94010, US
The Leading Spatial Intelligence for Anonymous Ambient Sensing
Butlr is the world’s first and only 100% anonymous occupancy sensing and detection platform that helps enterprises all over the world improve their workplace planning and optimize their operations. Using just body heat, occupancy sensors and advanced AI technologies, Butlr understands presence and traffic without capturing any identities, ever.
Offices: Burlingame, CA 94010, US
