Embedded Software Engineer

DeWinter Group; Burlingame (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in the Energy Storage sector is seeking an experienced Embedded Engineer to develop and implement high-performance firmware. The position requires expertise in real-time C++ programming and RTOS. Candidates must demonstrate autonomy and effective time management skills while contributing to functional safety and project goals. This is a full-time role based onsite in Burlingame, California, offering a competitive salary range of $160,000 to $280,000.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in real-time C++ programming, RTOS, and microcontroller-based firmware development.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage time effectively to meet project goals.
• Experience with functional safety requirements for embedded systems.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Verify and support the integration of your code.
• Assist with the definition of requirements.

Skills

Real-time C++ programming

RTOS expertise

Microcontroller-based firmware development

Functional safety expertise

Strong communication skills

Job description

Title: Embedded Engineer

Job Type: Direct Hire

Contract Length: Full-time

Pay Range: $160,000 - $280,000

Target Start Date: ASAP

Work Location/Structure: 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 Full-time engagement. This project involves developing and implementing real-time, high-performance firmware for advanced energy storage systems, with a strong focus on functional safety and reliability. This is a high-impact role that requires a self-motivated professional who can hit the ground running and deliver results quickly.

Key Responsibilities & Deliverables

• 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.
• Assist with the definition of requirements.
• Support products deployed to the field.
• Participate in hardware and software design reviews.
• Adhere to modern disciplined development practices such as Clang-based linting, consistent formatting, thoughtful naming, and clear commenting.

Required Skills & Experience

• Deep expertise in real-time C++ programming, RTOS (Real-Time Operating Systems), and microcontroller-based firmware development. This isn't a learning role—you need to be a subject matter expert.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and manage your own time effectively to meet project goals.
• Experience with functional safety requirements for embedded systems and modern disciplined development practices.
• Strong communication skills to provide clear and concise status updates to the project team.