Embedded Software Engineer

MaximaTek; California (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MaximaTek is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to design, develop, test, and maintain software for embedded systems and electronic devices. Entry-level to mid-level candidates are welcome, with experience in firmware, microcontrollers, and hardware/software integration.

Responsibilities include implementing drivers, working with UART/SPI/I2C/CAN/USB/Ethernet, and developing under RTOS or Embedded Linux. Collaboration with hardware engineers and use of Git are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering.
• 0-5 years of experience in embedded software, firmware, or related engineering.
• Strong programming knowledge in C/C++.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded software and firmware using C/C++.
• Develop software for microcontrollers, processors, and embedded platforms.
• Work with hardware engineers to integrate software with sensors, peripherals, and electronic components.
• Develop and maintain device drivers and low-level software.
• Work with communication protocols including UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, USB, and Ethernet.
• Develop applications using RTOS, Embedded Linux, or other embedded operating systems.
• Debug software and hardware integration issues using JTAG, debuggers, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.
• Perform unit testing, integration testing, and system-level testing.
• Analyze software performance, memory utilization, timing, and reliability.
• Participate in code reviews and follow software development and coding standards.
• Use Git and other version-control/build tools for software development.

Skills

C/C++

ARM Cortex-M

RTOS

Embedded Linux

CAN/CAN-FD

Python

Git

JTAG

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering

Tools

GDB

JTAG

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

CI/CD

Job description

We are seeking a motivated Embedded Software Engineer to design, develop, test, and maintain software for embedded systems and electronic devices. This position is suitable for entry-level candidates as well as mid-level professionals with experience in embedded software development, firmware, microcontrollers, and hardware/software integration.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded software and firmware using C/C++.
• Develop software for microcontrollers, processors, and embedded platforms.
• Work with hardware engineers to integrate software with sensors, peripherals, and electronic components.
• Develop and maintain device drivers and low-level software.
• Work with communication protocols including UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, USB, and Ethernet.
• Develop applications using RTOS, Embedded Linux, or other embedded operating systems.
• Debug software and hardware integration issues using JTAG, debuggers, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.
• Perform unit testing, integration testing, and system-level testing.
• Analyze software performance, memory utilization, timing, and reliability.
• Participate in code reviews and follow software development and coding standards.
• Use Git and other version-control/build tools for software development.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field.
• 0-5 years of experience in embedded software, firmware, or related engineering.
• Strong programming knowledge in C/C++.
• Understanding of data structures, algorithms, pointers, memory management, and object-oriented programming.
• Basic understanding of microcontrollers, processors, and embedded systems.
• Familiarity with hardware interfaces and communication protocols.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ARM Cortex-M/Cortex-A or other microcontroller architectures.
• Experience with FreeRTOS, Zephyr, Embedded Linux, or similar RTOS platforms.
• Familiarity with CAN/CAN-FD, BLE, USB, Ethernet, or wireless technologies.
• Experience with Python or scripting for automation and testing.
• Familiarity with JTAG/SWD, GDB, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and other debugging tools.
• Understanding of Git-based development workflows and CI/CD.
• Experience with automotive, IoT, robotics, medical devices, industrial automation, or consumer electronics is a plus.

Entry-Level Candidates

Recent graduates with strong academic projects, internships, or hands-on experience in C/C++, microcontrollers, Arduino/STM32/ARM, RTOS, Embedded Linux, or electronics projects are encouraged to apply.

Mid-Level Candidates

Candidates with 2-5 years of embedded software/firmware development experience and experience working on production-level embedded products are preferred for mid-level responsibilities.

Key Technologies

C | C++ | Embedded C | ARM | Microcontrollers | RTOS | Embedded Linux | Device Drivers | UART | SPI | I2C | CAN | USB | Ethernet | Git | JTAG | GDB | Python

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