Embedded Software Engineer

Protingent; Emeryville (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Protingent Staffing has an exciting direct hire Embedded Software Engineer opportunity in Alameda, CA. This full-time role requires designing, implementing, and maintaining embedded firmware for control, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems.

Responsibilities include hardware bring-up on STM32/ESP32 platforms, driver development for sensors and interfaces, and real-time, safety-critical software. ITAR obligations apply; U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 0–3 years in embedded software or firmware.
• C/C++ proficiency for embedded systems; Python a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain embedded firmware for control systems.
• Bring up new hardware platforms including microcontrollers and PCBs.
• Develop drivers for sensors, actuators, and interfaces.
• Support lab and field testing, troubleshooting, and integration.
• Collaborate with mechanical/electrical engineers to define interfaces.
• Implement real-time, safety-critical software with reliability.
• Create and maintain firmware documentation and test procedures.
• Assist debugging of system-level issues across software and hardware.

Skills

C/C++ for embedded

Python scripting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering

Tools

STM32

ESP32

CAN

I2C

SPI

Job description

Position Title: Embedded Software Engineer

Position Description:

Protingent Staffing has an exciting direct hire Embedded Software Engineer opportunity.

Job Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain embedded firmware for control, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems.


• Bring up new embedded hardware platforms, including microcontrollers, SoCs, and custom PCBs.


• Develop low-level drivers for sensors, actuators, communication interfaces, and power systems.


• Support system integration, testing, and troubleshooting in lab and field environments.


• Collaborate with mechanical and electrical engineers to define system requirements and interfaces.


• Implement real-time and safety-critical software with an emphasis on reliability and robustness.


• Create and maintain clear technical documentation for firmware, interfaces, and test procedures.


• Support debugging of system-level issues spanning software, electronics, and hardware.

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.


• 0–3 years of experience in embedded software development, firmware, or systems engineering.


• Proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems; experience with Python or similar scripting languages a plus.


• Experience with microcontrollers (e.g., STM32, ESP32, AVR, ARM-based systems) and real-time systems.


• Familiarity with communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, or Ethernet.


• Exposure to hardware debugging tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and JTAG debuggers.


• Experience working in lab, test, or R&D environments is a bonus.


• Strong organizational skills and a passion for learning, problem solving, and building real systems.

Job Details:

• Job Type: Full-time, Direct-Hire


• Salary Range: $120K-150K.


• Location: Alameda, CA (Onsite).


• ITAR obligations are associated with this role, U.S. citizenship, U.S. legal permanent resident status, or protected person status under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a) (1), (3) is required.

About Protingent:

Protingent is a niche provider of top Engineering and IT talent to Software, Electronics, Medical Device, Telecom, and Aerospace companies nationwide. Protingent exists to make a positive impact and contribution to the lives of others as well as our community by providing relevant, rewarding, and exciting work opportunities for our candidates.