Embedded Software Engineer

CodeX Tech-IT LLC; California (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions company is seeking an embedded systems developer to design and maintain firmware for microcontroller-based systems. The ideal applicant will have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field, 3+ years of experience in embedded development, and strong skills in C/C++. Responsibilities include designing low-level drivers, debugging, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. You will work on exciting projects like IoT firmware and real-time control systems.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in embedded systems development.
• Strong hands-on experience with C/C++ is a must.
• Solid understanding of microcontrollers and RTOS.

Responsibilities

• Design low-level drivers for peripherals.
• Work with RTOS for real-time task scheduling.
• Debug complex issues using advanced tools.
• Collaborate with hardware and application teams.

Skills

C/C++

Microcontrollers (ARM Cortex-M preferred)

RTOS concepts

Embedded Linux (Yocto, Buildroot)

Wireless/IoT protocols

Python

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or similar

Tools

JTAG

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Job description

About the Role

Develop and maintain embedded firmware in C/C++ for microcontroller-based systems.

Responsibilities

• Design low-level drivers for peripherals (GPIO, ADC, PWM, UART, SPI, I2C, CAN)
• Work with RTOS (FreeRTOS, Zephyr, etc.) for real-time task scheduling
• Bring up new hardware boards and support system integration
• Debug complex issues using tools like JTAG, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers
• Collaborate with hardware, systems, and application teams
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to engineering best practices

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or similar
• 3+ years of experience in embedded systems development

Required Skills

• Strong hands-on experience with C/C++ (must-have)
• Solid understanding of microcontrollers (ARM Cortex-M preferred)
• Experience with RTOS concepts (tasks, scheduling, interrupts, synchronization)

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Embedded Linux (Yocto, Buildroot)
• Knowledge of device drivers and kernel-level programming
• Experience with wireless/IoT protocols (BLE, Wi-Fi, MQTT)
• Experience in automotive, robotics, or consumer electronics
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing for firmware
• Knowledge of Python for scripting or testing

Sample Projects You Might Work On

• Firmware for IoT devices (smart sensors, wearables)
• Real-time control systems for robotics or automation
• Low-power embedded systems for battery-operated devices
• Connectivity stacks for Bluetooth/Wi-Fi enabled devices