Senior Embedded Software Developer

Employment Type: W2 Only
Experience Required: 10+ Years

Job Summary

We are seeking a Senior Embedded Software Developer with 10+ years of experience in designing, developing, and testing embedded software for real-time systems. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in embedded C/C++, RTOS, device drivers, firmware development, and hardware-software integration. Experience working with microcontrollers, communication protocols, and debugging tools is essential.

Required Skills

• 10+ years of experience in Embedded Software/Firmware Development
• Strong programming experience in Embedded C and C++
• Hands-on experience with RTOS (FreeRTOS, VxWorks, QNX, Embedded Linux, Zephyr)
• Strong knowledge of Microcontrollers/Microprocessors (ARM Cortex, STM32, NXP, TI, Renesas)
• Experience with Board Support Package (BSP) and Device Driver Development
• Experience in Firmware Development
• Strong understanding of Memory Management, Interrupts, and Bootloaders
• Experience with UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, USB, Ethernet, PCIe
• Hands-on experience with JTAG, GDB, Lauterbach, Oscilloscopes, Logic Analyzers
• Experience with Embedded Linux
• Strong understanding of Real-Time Systems
• Experience with Git, GitLab, or SVN
• Knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Linux Kernel Development
• Knowledge of Yocto, Buildroot, or OpenEmbedded
• Experience with Secure Boot, OTA Firmware Updates, and Cybersecurity
• Exposure to Python, Bash, or Shell scripting
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI)
• Experience with Docker
• Knowledge of Automotive (AUTOSAR), Medical Devices, Aerospace, Consumer Electronics, or Industrial Automation
• Experience with functional safety standards such as ISO 26262 or IEC 62304 is a plus

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded software and firmware.
• Develop device drivers, BSPs, and hardware abstraction layers.
• Perform hardware/software integration and debugging.
• Optimize firmware for performance, memory usage, and power consumption.
• Develop and maintain communication protocol stacks.
• Troubleshoot complex embedded system issues.
• Participate in architecture, design reviews, and code reviews.
• Collaborate with hardware, QA, and system engineering teams.
• Create technical documentation and support product releases.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to best engineering practices.

Education

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Embedded Systems, or a related field.