Embedded Software Engineer

Job Title: Embedded Engineer (Remote)

Location: Remote (U.S.-based)

Employment Type: Contract

Overview:

We are seeking a skilled Embedded Engineer to design, develop, and optimize firmware and software for embedded systems. This role is fully remote and involves working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, high-performance solutions for mission-critical products.

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and test firmware for microcontrollers, microprocessors, and SoCs.
• Develop device drivers, hardware abstraction layers, and real-time applications.
• Interface with hardware teams to bring up new boards and debug hardware/software issues.
• Optimize code for performance, memory footprint, and power consumption.
• Integrate and validate new features within existing systems.
• Use oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and other tools for debugging.
• Document code, processes, and test results for internal and compliance purposes.
• Collaborate with QA and product teams to ensure deliverables meet functional and quality requirements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of professional experience in embedded firmware/software development.
• Proficiency in C/C++ (Rust or Python a plus).
• Experience with embedded operating systems (RTOS, Embedded Linux, FreeRTOS, etc.).
• Solid understanding of hardware–software integration, communication protocols (UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, USB, Ethernet).
• Experience with debugging tools (GDB, JTAG, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers).
• Familiarity with version control (Git) and issue tracking tools (Jira).
• Ability to work independently in a distributed team environment.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with IoT devices, wireless protocols (BLE, Zigbee, Wi-Fi, LoRa).
• Knowledge of security best practices for embedded devices.
• Exposure to automotive, aerospace, medical device, or industrial control systems.

Why Join Us:

• 100% remote with flexible working hours.
• Collaborative, engineering-first culture.
• Opportunities to work on cutting-edge embedded products across industries.