Overview
On Site
$170,000 - $225,000 annually
Full Time
Skills
Recruiting
Software Design
Testing
Software Engineering
Mentorship
Status Reports
Design Review
Regulatory Compliance
Design Controls
GitHub
Boost
Productivity
Embedded Software
Aerospace
Medical Devices
Pharmaceutics
Semiconductors
Debugging
Software Development Methodology
Communication
Collaboration
Mobile Development
RTOS
Computer Hardware
Performance Tuning
Documentation
GDP
Artificial Intelligence
Messaging
Job Details
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Senior or Principal Embedded Software Engineer in San Diego, CA.
Summary:
Join a fast-growing engineering technology company in the San Diego area as a Senior or Principal Embedded Software Engineer. We're partnering directly with the hiring manager to fill this high-impact role. The company offers a competitive compensation package and a flexible hybrid work model (up to 2 days/week onsite & 3 days remote). As a senior technical leader, you'll drive the design and architecture of embedded software systems and tackle some of the team's most complex challenges.
Responsibilities will include:
* Leading software design and architecture decisions across the software team
* Developing, modifying, and testing embedded software in alignment with corporate standards
* Championing best practices in software engineering and proactively improving processes
* Providing technical guidance and mentorship to engineering teams and major programs
* Authoring and reviewing design specifications, interface documentation, and validation strategies
* Evaluating and recommending tools, technologies, and methodologies
* Preparing project status reports and maintaining design history files
* Leading design reviews and ensuring compliance with Design Control processes
* Leveraging AI-powered development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Cursor AI) to boost productivity and code quality
* Participating in daily scrums and cross-functional collaboration
REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
* 7-10 years of embedded software development experience, ideally in regulated industries (e.g., aerospace, defense, medical devices, pharma, or semiconductors)
* Expertise in device driver development and system-level debugging would be ideal
* Strong understanding of formal software development methodologies
* Skilled in translating high-level requirements into robust software solutions
* Experience driving change and resource alignment across teams
* Excellent communication and persuasion skills
* Proven ability to lead large-scale development projects and cross-team collaboration
Bonus Skills:
* Experience with battery-powered systems
* Mobile development experience
* Familiarity with RTOS and bare-metal programming
* Strong grasp of hardware abstraction layers and system performance optimization
* Knowledge of Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
* Hands-on experience with AI-assisted development tools is a plus
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
By clicking ?Apply Today? you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Senior or Principal Embedded Software Engineer in San Diego, CA.
Summary:
Join a fast-growing engineering technology company in the San Diego area as a Senior or Principal Embedded Software Engineer. We're partnering directly with the hiring manager to fill this high-impact role. The company offers a competitive compensation package and a flexible hybrid work model (up to 2 days/week onsite & 3 days remote). As a senior technical leader, you'll drive the design and architecture of embedded software systems and tackle some of the team's most complex challenges.
Responsibilities will include:
* Leading software design and architecture decisions across the software team
* Developing, modifying, and testing embedded software in alignment with corporate standards
* Championing best practices in software engineering and proactively improving processes
* Providing technical guidance and mentorship to engineering teams and major programs
* Authoring and reviewing design specifications, interface documentation, and validation strategies
* Evaluating and recommending tools, technologies, and methodologies
* Preparing project status reports and maintaining design history files
* Leading design reviews and ensuring compliance with Design Control processes
* Leveraging AI-powered development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Cursor AI) to boost productivity and code quality
* Participating in daily scrums and cross-functional collaboration
REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
* 7-10 years of embedded software development experience, ideally in regulated industries (e.g., aerospace, defense, medical devices, pharma, or semiconductors)
* Expertise in device driver development and system-level debugging would be ideal
* Strong understanding of formal software development methodologies
* Skilled in translating high-level requirements into robust software solutions
* Experience driving change and resource alignment across teams
* Excellent communication and persuasion skills
* Proven ability to lead large-scale development projects and cross-team collaboration
Bonus Skills:
* Experience with battery-powered systems
* Mobile development experience
* Familiarity with RTOS and bare-metal programming
* Strong grasp of hardware abstraction layers and system performance optimization
* Knowledge of Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
* Hands-on experience with AI-assisted development tools is a plus
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
By clicking ?Apply Today? you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.
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