Embedded Software Engineer

Webster & Webster Associates; Boston (MA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for career advancement

Flexible working within a distributed engineering team

Exposure to cutting-edge technology

Impact on mission-critical systems

Job summary

A fast-growing embedded company is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to design and optimize embedded network stacks and protocols. The role involves collaboration with system and security engineering teams to ensure reliable, high-integrity data communication in safety-critical applications. Ideal candidates will have significant programming experience in C and C++, along with relevant industry knowledge. This position is fully remote, offering opportunities for growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on programming expertise in C and C++, with exposure to assembly.
• Proven experience developing and integrating network drivers and protocol stacks.
• In-depth knowledge of real-time operating systems (RTOS) or complex embedded Linux environments.
• Experience with RTOS or embedded Linux environments.
• Familiarity with safety/certification standards (e.g., DO-178C, ISO 26262).

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize embedded network stacks and communication drivers.
• Validate and verify driver and protocol implementations.
• Research and integrate emerging trends in networking and embedded software design.
• Troubleshoot complex networking issues using advanced embedded debugging tools.
• Research and integrate emerging trends in networking and embedded software design.
• Work as a core member of a distributed, high-performance engineering team.

Skills

Programming expertise in C and C++

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting skills

Clear communication

Network drivers

Embedded debugging

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Software Engineering

Tools

JTAG debuggers

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Job description

A fast-growing, embeddedcompany seeks an Embedded Software Engineer. This international company develops sophisticated low-level software that powers secure and safety-critical systems across demanding industries. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who excels at building and optimizing the core networking components that ensure reliable, high-integrity data communication across complex embedded platforms. You'll be instrumental in designing the future of secured embedded connectivity.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and rigorously optimize embedded network stacks, communication drivers, and protocols.
• Partner with system and security engineering teams to seamlessly integrate advanced secure networking and real-time capabilities.
• Rigorously validate and verify driver and protocol implementations to ensure reliability and adherence to strict functional safety and certification standards.
• Master advanced troubleshooting of complex networking issues using state-of-the-art embedded debugging tools and testing methodologies.
• Actively research and integrate emerging trends in networking, real-time communication, and embedded software design.
• Collaborate effectively as a core member of a distributed, high-performance engineering team.

Core Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Strong hands‑on programming expertise in C and C++, with exposure to assembly for low‑level performance optimization.
• Proven experience developing and integrating network drivers and protocol stacks within resource‑constrained embedded systems.
• In‑depth knowledge of real‑time operating systems (RTOS) or complex embedded Linux environments.
• Familiarity with next‑generation networking technologies such as Time Sensitive Networking or Time‑Triggered Ethernet is highly desirable.
• Prior experience applying or working under rigorous safety or certification standards (e.g., DO‑178C, ISO 26262) is preferred.
• Proficiency in using hardware tools such as JTAG debuggers, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers for low‑level debugging.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and clear communication skills.

What Sets This Opportunity Apart

• Impact on Mission‑Critical Systems: Your code will directly power some of the world's most advanced, high‑integrity applications in sectors such as aerospace, automotive, and industrial control.
• Cutting‑Edge Technology: This role offers deep exposure to emerging secure and real‑time networking standards, placing you at the forefront of embedded development.
• Engineering Excellence: Join a culture focused on technical depth, where quality, security, and performance are paramount—an ideal environment for a dedicated low‑level software expert.
• Growth and Flexibility: As part of a fast‑growing company, you'll find ample opportunity for career advancement and the flexibility of working within a distributed engineering team.

If you’re passionate about building reliable, high-performance networking solutions for embedded systems and want to contribute to technology that powers safety‑critical industries, apply today.

Title: Embedded Software Engineer

Employment Type: Direct Hire

Hours: Full‑Time

Location: Boston, MA

Location Type: Fully Remote

Relocation: None

Job ID: JO‑2504‑1235