Senior Embedded Engineer

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Embedded Engineer to design, develop, integrate, and maintain embedded software and firmware for next-generation products. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in embedded C/C++, microcontrollers, RTOS, hardware-software integration, debugging, and embedded system architecture.

The Senior Embedded Engineer will work closely with hardware, firmware, systems, QA, and product teams to deliver reliable, high-performance embedded solutions from concept through production.

Note : We provide Free H1B and Free for H1B candiadates who got laidoff

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop embedded software and firmware for microcontroller-based systems.
• Develop efficient, reliable, and maintainable code using C/C++.
• Work with RTOS environments such as FreeRTOS, Zephyr, ThreadX, or similar platforms.
• Develop and integrate device drivers, board-support packages, middleware, and application-level firmware.
• Interface with hardware components using protocols such as I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, USB, Ethernet, and GPIO.
• Participate in embedded system architecture, design reviews, and technical decision-making.
• Analyze system requirements and translate them into software and firmware specifications.
• Perform debugging using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, JTAG/SWD debuggers, and other embedded development tools.
• Troubleshoot complex hardware/software integration issues and perform root-cause analysis.
• Develop unit, integration, and system-level tests for embedded applications.
• Optimize firmware for memory usage, CPU performance, power consumption, and real-time behavior.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers on schematic reviews, board bring-up, and hardware validation.
• Support firmware releases, production deployment, and post-production troubleshooting.
• Mentor junior embedded engineers and contribute to coding standards and best practices.
• Maintain technical documentation, design specifications, test plans, and development records.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 12+ years of experience in embedded software/firmware development.
• Strong programming experience in Embedded C/C++.
• Hands-on experience with microcontrollers such as ARM Cortex-M, STM32, NXP, TI, Renesas, or similar platforms.
• Strong understanding of embedded systems, real-time programming, memory management, interrupts, timers, and concurrency.
• Experience with RTOS and multithreaded embedded applications.
• Experience with embedded communication protocols including I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, USB, and Ethernet.
• Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills across hardware and software.
• Experience with Git and software development/version-control practices.
• Familiarity with embedded development tools, compilers, debuggers, IDEs, and build systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Embedded Linux, Yocto, or Buildroot.
• Experience developing device drivers or BSPs.
• Knowledge of bootloaders, firmware updates, OTA updates, and secure boot.
• Experience with automotive, medical devices, industrial automation, consumer electronics, IoT, or other safety-/mission-critical embedded systems.
• Familiarity with Python or scripting for automation and testing.
• Knowledge of hardware design, schematics, PCB concepts, and electronics fundamentals.
• Experience with CI/CD and automated embedded software testing.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity concepts such as encryption, authentication, secure communications, and firmware security.
• Experience with functional safety standards such as ISO 26262, IEC 61508, or relevant industry standards is a plus.

Technical Skills

Programming: C, C++, Python
Microcontrollers: ARM Cortex-M, STM32, NXP, TI, Renesas
RTOS: FreeRTOS, Zephyr, ThreadX, QNX
Protocols: CAN, I2C, SPI, UART, USB, Ethernet
Operating Systems: Embedded Linux, Linux, RTOS
Tools: Git, JTAG/SWD, GDB, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, IDEs
Build/Automation: CMake, Make, GCC, CI/CD
Debugging: Hardware/software integration, firmware debugging, performance optimization

Key Competencies

• Embedded systems architecture
• Firmware development
• Hardware/software integration
• Real-time systems
• Problem solving and root-cause analysis
• System debugging
• Technical leadership
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Code quality and engineering best practices
• Mentoring and knowledge sharing