Embedded Software Engineer

Talentify; Indialantic (FL); On-site; USD 69,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to design, integrate, and test advanced embedded systems for rapid prototyping. Focused on heterogeneous SoC devices, the role requires 10+ years of experience and US citizenship clearance.

Onsite in Indialantic, FL, contract-to-hire with a strong emphasis on RTOS, DMA, and FPGA/IP integration. The position involves leading cross-functional teams, optimizing performance, and ensuring rigorous validation and documentation across

Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency in Embedded C/C++ with at least 10 years of experience.
• Expert knowledge and application of Embedded Linux Systems.
• Experience with device trees, memory-mapped I/O, and networking.
• Strong experience in debugging complex existing code bases in C and C++.
• Ability to obtain a clearance; US citizenship is required.
• Proficiency in high-speed protocols such as PCIe and Ethernet technologies.
• Experience with ARM processors and programming in C and C++ for ARM architectures.
• Deep understanding of testing and debugging methodologies specific to embedded software.
• Skilled in managing concurrency, threading, and ensuring memory safety.
• Proficiency in data structures and code optimization techniques.
• Expertise in Kernel Memory Access (DMA).
• Experience with Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS).
• Expertise in FPGA/SoC with IP Integration and Embedded Design.
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Proficiency in Python.

Responsibilities

• Take a leadership role in collaborating with clients to understand their requirements and transform these needs into cutting‑edge solutions using emerging technologies.
• Work collaboratively within the team to spearhead the development of embedded software products, maintaining high standards and meeting tight deadlines.
• Participate in and oversee code reviews to ensure quality.
• Maintain clarity and precision in process execution to support ongoing development and client satisfaction.
• Ensure the creation and upkeep of comprehensive documentation on developed software and methodologies.
• Optimize system performance and conduct thorough developer and integration validation for all developed software.
• Implement rigorous validation methodologies to quickly identify and resolve issues, ensuring reliable and high-performance software.

Skills

Embedded C/C++

Embedded Linux

Device trees

Memory-mapped I/O

Networking

Debugging C/C++

US citizenship

PCIe

Ethernet

ARM processors

Testing & debugging

Concurrency & threading

Memory safety

Data structures & code optimization

DMA

RTOS

FPGA/SoC IP integration

Embedded design

Docker

Kubernetes

Python

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Embedded Software Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to design, integrate, and test advanced embedded systems in a dynamic, rapid-prototyping development environment. This role will focus on heterogeneous SoC devices and requires a minimum of 10 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Take a leadership role in collaborating with clients to understand their requirements and transform these needs into cutting‑edge solutions using emerging technologies.
• Work collaboratively within the team to spearhead the development of embedded software products, maintaining high standards and meeting tight deadlines.
• Participate in and oversee code reviews to ensure quality.
• Maintain clarity and precision in process execution to support ongoing development and client satisfaction.
• Ensure the creation and upkeep of comprehensive documentation on developed software and methodologies.
• Optimize system performance and conduct thorough developer and integration validation for all developed software.
• Implement rigorous validation methodologies to quickly identify and resolve issues, ensuring reliable and high-performance software.

Essential Skills

• Advanced proficiency in Embedded C/C++ with at least 10 years of experience.
• Expert knowledge and application of Embedded Linux Systems.
• Experience with device trees, memory-mapped I/O, and networking.
• Strong experience in debugging complex existing code bases in C and C++.
• Ability to obtain a clearance; US citizenship is required.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Proficiency in high-speed protocols such as PCIe and Ethernet technologies.
• Experience with ARM processors and programming in C and C++ for ARM architectures.
• Deep understanding of testing and debugging methodologies specific to embedded software.
• Skilled in managing concurrency, threading, and ensuring memory safety.
• Proficiency in data structures and code optimization techniques.
• Expertise in Kernel Memory Access (DMA).
• Experience with Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS).
• Expertise in FPGA/SoC with IP Integration and Embedded Design.
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Proficiency in Python.

Work Environment

The position involves working in a fast-paced environment focused on rapid prototyping and development. The role requires collaboration with both commercial and government clients, demanding precision and clarity in communication and execution. The engineer will be expected to maintain high standards while adhering to tight deadlines. The work environment encourages innovation and the use of emerging technologies.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Indialantic, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $80.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Indialantic,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.