About the Opportunity
We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative Embedded Software Developer to design, develop, and optimize embedded software solutions that power next-generation products, connected devices, and intelligent systems. This role is responsible for developing reliable, high-performance firmware and embedded applications while collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams throughout the product development lifecycle.
The Embedded Software Developer will work closely with Hardware Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Quality Assurance, Product Management, DevOps, and Executive Leadership to deliver secure, scalable, and efficient embedded software solutions. This position will contribute to firmware architecture, device drivers, real-time operating systems (RTOS), hardware integration, system validation, and continuous product improvement.
The ideal candidate possesses strong expertise in embedded programming, real-time systems, hardware interfaces, and low-level software development. Success in this role requires exceptional technical problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to transform complex engineering requirements into high-quality embedded software solutions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Design, develop, test, and maintain embedded software and firmware for intelligent hardware products.
- Develop low-level software, device drivers, bootloaders, middleware, and embedded applications.
- Collaborate with hardware engineers to integrate software with processors, microcontrollers, sensors, and peripheral devices.
- Develop software for real-time operating systems (RTOS) and bare-metal embedded platforms.
- Optimize firmware performance, memory utilization, power consumption, and system reliability.
- Design and implement communication protocols including UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, USB, Ethernet, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi.
- Perform debugging, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis using hardware and software diagnostic tools.
- Participate in software architecture, code reviews, technical design discussions, and engineering documentation.
- Develop automated testing, validation procedures, and verification frameworks.
- Support continuous integration, automated builds, and release management activities.
- Ensure compliance with coding standards, cybersecurity requirements, and industry best practices.
- Collaborate with Product Management and Systems Engineering to define technical requirements.
- Research emerging embedded technologies and recommend innovative engineering solutions.
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to engineering process improvements.
- Support product releases, field issue resolution, and ongoing software maintenance.
Job Qualifications and Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Master’s degree preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of professional experience developing embedded software and firmware.
- Strong proficiency in C and C++, with experience in embedded Linux or RTOS environments.
- Experience with ARM, x86, RISC-V, or other embedded processor architectures.
- Strong understanding of microcontrollers, embedded hardware, and hardware-software integration.
- Experience with debugging tools, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, JTAG, and embedded development environments.
- Familiarity with Git, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and software configuration management.
- Knowledge of embedded security principles, communication protocols, and software optimization techniques.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Personal Capabilities and Qualifications
- Strong engineering and analytical mindset.
- Exceptional troubleshooting and debugging abilities.
- Excellent software architecture and design skills.
- Strong collaboration and communication capabilities.
- High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Ability to manage multiple technical priorities simultaneously.
- Passion for embedded technologies and continuous learning.
- Adaptability within fast-paced engineering environments.
- Strong organizational and documentation skills.
- High level of integrity, accountability, and professionalism.
Strategic Support
The Embedded Software Developer plays a critical role in developing intelligent embedded systems that support the organization’s product innovation strategy. Working closely with Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, Product Management, and Quality teams, this role ensures embedded software delivers outstanding performance, reliability, security, and customer value.
Through firmware development, hardware integration, software optimization, system validation, and continuous innovation, this position directly contributes to product quality, technology advancement, operational efficiency, and long-term organizational success.
Working Conditions
- Fully Remote position within the United States.
- Standard Monday through Friday work schedule with flexibility for project milestones and product release activities.
- Frequent virtual collaboration with distributed engineering and product teams.
- Occasional domestic travel for hardware integration, laboratory testing, customer support, and engineering planning sessions.
- Company-provided development hardware, software tools, testing equipment, and professional development resources.
Job Function
The Embedded Software Developer is responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining embedded software and firmware for advanced hardware systems. This role supports the complete embedded software development lifecycle while ensuring reliable, secure, scalable, and high-performance solutions that meet technical and business objectives.
Compensation & Benefits
Compensation Package: $190,000 – $295,000 annually, based on embedded software expertise, firmware development experience, technical specialization, industry background, and overall qualifications.
Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
- Annual performance bonus
- Long-term incentive opportunities, including equity eligibility
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching
- Flexible paid time off and company holidays
- Paid parental and family leave
- Home office and remote work reimbursement
- Professional development and embedded systems certification support
- Technical conference attendance and continuing education sponsorship
- Leadership development and mentoring programs
- Employee wellness and mental health resources
- Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Flexible remote work environment
- Career advancement opportunities within a global engineering organization
Why Join Us
Join an organization where embedded technologies, innovation, and engineering excellence drive the development of next-generation products. As an Embedded Software Developer, you will work with talented engineers to build high-performance embedded systems, influence product architecture, and develop software that powers intelligent devices used by customers around the world.
This is an opportunity to solve complex technical challenges, work with cutting-edge technologies, and make a lasting impact on products that shape the future of connected systems and embedded computing.
Job Features
| Job Category | Embedded Systems, Technology, IoT & Advanced Engineering |