Embedded Software Engineer

Kelly; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement savings plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Kelly Engineering is seeking a highly experienced Embedded Software Engineer to join our Chandler, AZ team. You will design, develop, and debug bare-metal firmware for robust hardware systems, collaborating with hardware and QA to ensure reliability.

Ideal candidate has 10+ years in embedded software, strong C/C++, Python, and experience with ARM, STM32, RTOS, and bootloaders. Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS/EE required; excellent problem solving and teamwork a must.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in CS, EE, or related field.
• 10+ years embedded software experience.
• Proficient in C/C++ for embedded systems.
• Strong Python scripting for testing and automation.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and debug bare-metal embedded systems and firmware.
• Optimize code and troubleshoot hardware-software integration issues.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to define system requirements and interfaces.
• Author technical documentation and maintain code repositories.
• Mentor junior engineers and review code for quality and functionality.
• Participate in software architecture discussions and contribute to long-term technology strategies.

Skills

Embedded software

Bare-metal development

C/C++

Python

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelors or Masters in CS/EE

Job description

Description

We are seeking a highly experienced Embedded Software Engineer to join our dynamic team. If you thrive on bare-metal development and enjoy building robust firmware, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and debug bare-metal embedded systems and firmware.
• Optimize code and troubleshoot hardware-software integration issues.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to define system requirements and interfaces.
• Author technical documentation and maintain code repositories.
• Mentor junior engineers and review code for quality and functionality.
• Participate in software architecture discussions and contribute to long-term technology strategies.

Requirements

• Experience: 10+ years in embedded software development.
• Technical Expertise:
• Extensive experience with bare-metal programming and firmware development.
• Proficient in C/C++ for embedded systems.
• Strong Python skills for scripting, automation, and testing.
• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Other Skills:
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Experience with microcontrollers (ARM, PIC, STM32, etc.) and peripheral interfaces.
• Familiarity with RTOS, bootloaders, and hardware debugging tools.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources.

• Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability.
• As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account.
• In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.

Why Kelly Engineering?

Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world’s most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting-edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects or are looking for a long-term opportunity, we’re here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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