Embedded Engineer

DeWinter Group; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 110,208 - 137,760; Full time

Job summary

DeWinter Group is seeking an Embedded Engineer for a long-term contract position. Located in Burlingame, California, the role involves developing high-quality real-time firmware for microcontroller systems. The ideal candidate should have strong experience in embedded engineering, particularly in C++ and RTOS. Responsibilities include designing firmware, ensuring functional safety, and collaborating on design reviews. Competitive pay rates between $80 - $100 per hour and significant conversion salary potential of $160K - $280K are offered.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of successful contract engagements.
• Deep expertise in developing RTOS-based firmware.
• Strong commitment to modern development practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement real-time firmware targeting microcontrollers.
• Create firmware for embedded prototypes.
• Participate in hardware and software design reviews.

Skills

Embedded engineering

Real-time C++ development

Firmware development for microcontrollers

Functional safety requirements

Time management

Strong communication skills

Job description

Title: Embedded Engineer

Job Type: Long-term Contract or Contract-to-Hire

Pay Rate: $80 - $100/hr

Conversion Salary: $160K - $280K

Start Date: ASAP

Location: Onsite - Burlingame, California

About the Opportunity

Our client, a leader in the Energy Storage industry, is looking for a skilled Embedded Engineer to join their team for a long-term engagement. This is a crucial role focused on the design and implementation of high-quality, real‑time firmware for microcontroller-based systems. This is a high-impact role that requires a self‑motivated professional to contribute to functional safety, prototyping, and the overall maturity of the software development process.

Key Responsibilities & Deliverables

This role is focused on delivering robust, production‑ready firmware. Your responsibilities will include:

• Design and implement real-time, C++, RTOS-based firmware targeting microcontrollers.
• Understand, code, and use microcontroller hardware to meet functional safety requirements.
• Create firmware for embedded prototypes to validate hardware design choices and accelerate firmware development.
• Verify and support the integration of your code, and support products deployed to the field.
• Participate in hardware and software design reviews and assist with the definition of requirements.
• Adhere to modern disciplined development practices such as Clang-based linting, consistent formatting, thoughtful naming, and clear commenting.

Required Skills & Experience

We are looking for someone with a proven track record of successful contract engagements. The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong experience in embedded engineering with a focus on real-time, C++ development.
• Deep expertise in developing RTOS-based firmware for microcontrollers.
• Experience in implementing functional safety requirements at the hardware and firmware level.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and manage your own time effectively to meet project goals.
• Strong commitment to modern, disciplined development practices.
• Strong communication skills to provide clear and concise status updates and participate effectively in design reviews.