Embedded Software Consultant

Green Hills Software; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 127,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading embedded software company is seeking an Embedded Software Consultant in Santa Barbara, CA. This position involves working directly with clients to solve technical problems, designing creative solutions, and keeping up with advancements in technology. A Bachelor's in Computer Science and proficiency in C/C++ are required, along with strong diagnostic and explanatory skills. The role offers a competitive salary and a collaborative environment focused on customer success.

Qualifications

• 2+ years programming experience in C and C++.
• Experience with real-time operating systems concepts.
• Understanding of software development tools and systems.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with customers to resolve issues.
• Design solutions for complex technical problems.
• Write technical guides for software issues.
• Recommend product improvements based on user feedback.

Skills

Ability to quickly learn complex software systems

Ability to diagnose technical problems

Ability to explain technical concepts

Understanding of real-time operating systems

Understanding of compilers, assemblers, linkers

Programming in C and C++

Customer interaction experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Job description

Embedded Software Consultant (Santa Barbara, CA)

We seek a software engineer or field application engineer to work closely with key customers to solve complex technical problems. Our customers are highly skilled embedded software development firms with unique and challenging problems that demand expert solutions. If you thrive on troubleshooting software problems, designing creative solutions, enjoy learning about new technology, and want to jump in and save customers in desperate need of a hero, this is the job for you!

Requirements

• Ability to quickly learn and understand the inner workings of complex software systems
• Ability to quickly diagnose technical problems with limited information
• Ability to succinctly explain complex technical concepts to experts from other technical domains
• Understanding of real‑time operating systems concepts
• Understanding of compilers, assemblers, linkers, and debuggers and their role in developing embedded software
• At least 2 years of experience programming in high‑level languages, C, and C++
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience

Helpful Skills and Experience

• Experience interacting with customers (pre‑sales, support, etc.)
• Understanding of networking concepts and their role in software systems

Duties

• Working directly with customers, developers, sales, and other support engineers to solve challenging customer‑reported issues
• Designing creative solutions for complex problems
• Keeping abreast of technology, gaining an understanding of how to use new tools, and understanding their role in a customer development environment
• Writing technical guides for internal and external distribution
• Recommending product improvements based on unique knowledge of customer product use
• Helping demonstrate that Green Hills Software is the leading expert in embedded systems

The US base salary range for this full‑time position is $127,000 – $146,000 plus bonus, equity, and benefits. Applicants with industry experience should email [e-mail] for applicable job openings.

To Apply

Please email your resume to: [e-mail].