Embedded Software Engineer

Vertex Elite LLC; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertex Elite LLC is seeking an embedded software engineer in Irvine, CA to contribute across the full SDLC for safety‑critical embedded systems. You will develop in C/C++, collaborate with hardware teams on board and OS bring‑up, and implement device drivers for various interfaces.

The role requires practical experience with NI LabVIEW for HIL testing, and a strong focus on regulatory safety and security standards. On-site work in Irvine is expected.

Qualifications

• Experience with embedded software development for safety-critical or hardware-near systems.
• Familiarity with HIL test setups and NI LabVIEW tooling.
• Proven ability to bring up boards, hardware interfaces, and drivers in collaboration with hardware teams.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the full SDLC for embedded software projects.
• Develop and maintain embedded applications in C/C++.
• Collaborate with hardware teams on board and OS bring-up, and driver development.
• Integrate hardware interface solutions for embedded platforms.
• Ensure compliance with customer safety and security standards.
• Debug and optimize embedded software for performance and reliability.
• Work with cross-functional teams including hardware, systems, and verification engineers.

Skills

Embedded C/C++

HIL testing

Board bring-up

OS bring-up

Device driver development

UART/USB/Ethernet/I2C/SPI/RS232/RS422

CAN/TCP/IP/UDP

Regulatory compliance standards

Tools

National Instruments LabVIEW

Job description

Work Authorization: USC or Any valid USA work authorization

Job Type: Full-time (W2 Only)

Job Locations: Irvine, CA

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in the complete Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) including requirements analysis, architecture/design, implementation, integration, and testing.
• Develop and maintain embedded applications using C/C++.
• Work closely with hardware teams on board bring-up, OS bring-up, and device driver development.
• Develop and integrate hardware interface solutions for embedded platforms.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with customer safety and security standards.
• Debug, test, and optimize embedded software for performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including hardware, systems, and verification engineers.

Required Skills:

• Hardware in the loop (HIL) testing
• Expertise with National Instruments hardware / LabVIEW
• Ensure regulatory compliance with customer safety and security standards D0-178.
• Strong experience in Embedded C/C++ development.
• Hands-on experience with board bring-up, OS bring-up, and device driver development.
• Experience with hardware interfaces such as: UART,USB,Ethernet,I2C,SPI,RS232 / RS422
• Knowledge of communication protocols including: CAN,TCP/IP,UDP