Sr. Embedded Systems Engineer / C/C++ / Python / iOT / Linux / Onsite

Our client is a global leader in the iOT space for retail loss prevention, operations management, and analytics, with our headquarters based in South OC, California. They maintain a strong presence across the globe, with offices in the UK, Australia, China, Hong Kong, Germany, France, and Canad

They are urgently seeking an Sr. Embedded Systems Engineer with strong exposure using Linux, C/C++, Python, and iOT. The ideal candidate can contribute as a software developer for IoT Devices. This position will require full design responsibility, from requirements through validation. There will be extensive collaboration with experienced team members and expert third party developers. Along with performing design and development duties, this position will also require data gathering and organizing for system analysis. Extensive development of systems in our lab facility as well as testing and troubleshooting on live trial sites in the field will be required. Full ownership of software will be required, including sustaining support and bug fixes. Close work and collaboration with the test team will also be required to integrate new software applications into the CI/CD pipeline.

This Position is 5 days a week onsite in South Orange County
Responsibilities

• Responsible for embedded systems development from conception through production; including requirements definition, algorithm development, firmware design, coding, test, debug and release
• Develop new systems utilizing embedded Linux platforms
• Development of firmware and software utility tools
• Develop embedded firmware for use in low power wireless communications and control
• Develop new firmware applications for multiple products and optimize existing firmware
• Develop tools to help validate the design; collect and analyze the data, investigate problem reports, determine root cause and recommend solutions, participate in technical reviews of the product hardware/firmware/software requirements, and generate and document the firmware for release
• Optimize power consumption and footprint of firmware
• Design and implement optimized RF communications protocols
• Create detailed requirements and design documentation
• Support product integration
• Quickly identify problem root cause and work closely with SQA for timely release
• Maintain accurate bug tracking
• Approve test and validation methods and plans for the firmware applications

Required Skill / Must Haves

• Bachelor's or master's in electrical engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 5+ years of embedded software design and development experience.
• Proficient in C/C++, python, and Linux-based development.
• Deep experience with embedded Linux, including kernel, u-boot, and driver-level work.
• Familiarity with Yocto or other embedded Linux build systems.
• Working knowledge of Containerization, either Dockers or Kubernetes.
• Experience with wireless systems (BLE, Wi-Fi, RF) and communication protocol design.
• Strong skills in debugging, test automation, and use of oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, etc.
• Ability to analyze performance, optimize memory footprint, and design for low-power systems.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving abilities

Nice to have Skills

• Experience developing for edge gateways (Intel/ARM SBCs, containers, virtualization).
• Knowledge of IoT systems and device-to-cloud architectures (Azure IoT, Google Cloud Platform IoT Core equivalents).
• Understanding of sensor fusion, computer vision pipelines, or edge deployment.
• Experience with secure device management, OTA updates, and remote diagnostics.
• Familiarity with retail, industrial IoT, or safety-critical embedded systems.

Education And/Or Experience

• BSEE, MSEE, BSCS, or MSCS

The Offer

• Attractive total compensation package between 150-180k
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage; Life/ADD/LTD insurance; FSA/HSA options
• 401(k) Plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off policy
• Observance of 11 paid company holidays