Senior Embedded Software Engineer/Remote

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Job Title: Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Location- Remote

Job Summary:

The Senior Embedded Software Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining embedded software solutions for hardware systems and devices. This role involves working closely with hardware engineers and cross-functional teams to build reliable, high-performance firmware and embedded applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded software and firmware for hardware platforms.
• Write efficient, reliable, and maintainable code in C/C++ for embedded systems.
• Work with hardware teams to integrate software with microcontrollers, processors, and peripherals.
• Debug and troubleshoot system-level issues related to firmware, hardware, and drivers.
• Develop and optimize real-time embedded systems and low-level software components.
• Participate in system architecture design and technical decision-making.
• Conduct code reviews, testing, and validation to ensure high-quality software.
• Support product development lifecycle from concept through deployment and maintenance.
• Document software design, processes, and technical specifications.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in embedded software or firmware development.
• Strong programming skills in C and C++.
• Experience with embedded operating systems such as RTOS or Linux.
• Knowledge of microcontrollers, device drivers, and hardware interfaces (SPI, I2C, UART, CAN).
• Experience with debugging tools, version control systems (Git), and embedded development environments.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with ARM-based processors and embedded Linux development.
• Familiarity with communication protocols and networking in embedded systems.
• Experience with IoT devices, hardware bring-up, and performance optimization.
• Knowledge of software development lifecycle and Agile methodologies.