# Embedded Systems Engineer at Tractable > Onsite · United States · Unspecified · Software engineering · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/ashby%3Atractable%3A5247ca75-f4ab-401f-86fc-7791aaeadb7f (read 2026-11-11). ## Facts (observed) - Company: [Tractable](https://alderhq.app/companies/tractable) - Location text: Salt Lake City - Where it can be done from (inferred): Onsite · United States (evidence: "Location: Salt Lake City") - Posted: 2026-10-06 (36 days ago) - First seen by alder: 2026-11-07 · last verified: 2026-11-10 - Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times - Apply on the employer's site: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/tractable/5247ca75-f4ab-401f-86fc-7791aaeadb7f - Skills listed (inferred): Python, C++ ## Pay and sponsorship - Posted pay: $120k–$150k per year (from the description) - Market band for similar posted roles (Salt Lake City, n 21): p25 $110k, median $125k, p75 $138k - Licensed UK sponsor: registered as "TRACTABLE LTD" (checked 2026-11-09, [register](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers)) ## Description (the employer's text) ### Why Tractable? We combine world-class AI research with real-world applications that make a difference. At Tractable, you’ll collaborate with brilliant minds, work on transformative projects, and contribute to technology that helps people when they need it most. Tractable is a leader in AI for auto repair and insurance, backed by SoftBank, Insight Partners, and Georgian. LumaScanner is our hardware-plus-SaaS vehicle scanning system: a drive-through scanner installed at dealerships, collision shops and insurer sites that pushes vehicle damage assessment toward real-time AI identification and repair estimation. LumaScanner started as a small, scrappy project and is fast becoming a major revenue line. Our Salt Lake City team designs, builds and supports it - hands-on work, close to the hardware, with startup pace and real ownership, backed by the data and funding of a company that has already proven the model at scale. ### About the role We’re building LUMA, a drive-through vehicle inspection scanner that combines multi-camera capture, active illumination, and multiple sensor modalities to produce high-fidelity vehicle imagery and measurements. We’re looking for an Embedded Systems Engineer to help build and evolve the device-side (edge) software and firmware stack - controlling cameras and sensors, synchronizing capture, and building new measurement capabilities. The role sits at the intersection of embedded software, hardware integration, and sensor/vision data processing. You’ll take features from quick prototype through to production-grade reliability, and you’ll see them run on real vehicles. ### What you’ll do Build and maintain embedded Linux software and firmware for the camera and sensor stack. Maintain and improve camera control software: triggering, timing, health monitoring, and error recovery. Maintain and improve sensor control software: presence/distance/measurement sensors, calibration, and fault handling. Build signal processing pipelines - e.g. converting laser-triangulation outputs into 2D tread-depth maps, post-processing stereo depth, filtering/denoising, and coordinate transforms. Prototype fast, then harden to production-grade reliability. Support integration and deployments: bring up new modules, validate in the lab and on-vehicle, debug issues, and ship fixes. ### What we’re looking for 3+ years of experience in embedded engineering. Production coding in C/C++ and/or Python, backed by strong software engineering fundamentals (OOP, testing, debugging, version control). Embedded Linux expertise, including system services, supervision, logging, and performance profiling. Hands-on hardware & sensor integration using standard protocols (UART, I2C, SPI, GPIO) and industrial interfaces (RS-485, CAN, or Modbus). Practical lab & bring-up skills: proficient with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters, basic soldering/wiring, and reading datasheets/schematics. Modern developer workflow: experience using AI coding tools (Cursor, Claude Code, OpenAI Codex) to rapidly iterate high-quality code. Ownership mindset: ability to navigate ambiguous requirements, solve tough problems, and ship maintainable systems in a fast-paced environment. ### What success looks like Camera and sensor stacks run reliably for months, with clear telemetry and graceful recovery. New capabilities move from prototype → validated pipeline → production release. Hardware bring-up gets faster over time as tooling, test harnesses, and standards improve. Contract type: Permanent Compensation: $120-150k + equity ### Diversity commitment At Tractable, we are committed to building a diverse team and inclusive workplace where people’s varied backgrounds and experiences are valued and recognised. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and offer equal opportunities without discrimination. --- Data: alder (https://alderhq.app). Cite https://alderhq.app/jobs/ashby%3Atractable%3A5247ca75-f4ab-401f-86fc-7791aaeadb7f and the date you read it. Observed facts come from the employer's own listing; location reach, level, family and skills are inferences.