Embedded Software Engineer III

SEAKR; Centennial (CO); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Year-end bonus

Health, dental and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid leave

Job summary

SEAKR is seeking a mid-level Embedded Software Engineer to join our team in Centennial, Colorado. You will design and develop embedded software in constrained environments using C/C++ and Python, with ownership of features and minimal supervision on mission-critical projects.

In addition to implementing state machines and managing asynchronous events, you will work with OS concepts, scheduling, memory management, and synchronization, and you will integrate networking capabilities into embedded

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of professional experience in embedded systems development.
• Solid understanding of kernel vs user space, task scheduling, memory management, and synchronization primitives.
• Proficiency in Python, C and/or C++, including object‑oriented principles.
• Familiarity with TCP/IP, MAC addresses and packet inspection tools.
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems independently.
• Learning from specification documents and adapting to new protocols or standards.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop embedded software using C/C++ within constrained environments, defining technical approaches.
• Implement state machines and handle asynchronous events (e.g., interrupts, signals).
• Work with operating system concepts including process scheduling, resource sharing, and synchronization.
• Integrate networking capabilities into embedded devices (basic IP/MAC layer knowledge required).

Skills

Python

C

C++

OS concepts

Networking basics

Autonomy

Documentation

Tools

Linux

Yocto

Kernel driver development

Containerized Linux user space

Job description

Join SEAKR Engineering, a leading-edge provider of advanced electronics for space applications. Pushing the boundaries of technology on a mission to change the world for the better from space.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly engaged mid-level Embedded Software Engineer to join our team. This role offers a fast-paced environment where you will take ownership of feature development and work with minimal supervision on critical projects. We are looking for individuals with strong technical fundamentals in low-level systems programming who are eager to learn our product deeply and play a key role in system integration. This position requires working primarily onsite with some hybrid flexibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop embedded software using C/C++ within constrained environments, defining technical approaches.


• Implement state machines and handle asynchronous events (e.g., interrupts, signals).


• Work with operating system concepts including process scheduling, resource sharing, and synchronization.


• Integrate networking capabilities into embedded devices (basic IP/MAC layer knowledge required).

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Experience: 3-5 years of professional experience in embedded systems development


• Core OS Knowledge: Solid understanding of fundamental OS concepts (kernel vs. user space, task scheduling, memory management, and synchronization primitives).


• Programming Languages: Proficiency in Python, C and/or C++, including object-oriented principles.


• Networking Basics: Familiarity with networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, MAC addresses, packet inspection tools).


• Autonomy: Demonstrated ability to solve problems independently.


• Documentation: Proven track record of learning from specification documents and adapting to new protocols or standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with containerized Linux user space applications.


• Exposure to Yocto or kernel driver development (not mandatory, but beneficial).


• Experience with space networking technologies and standards.


• DoD Secret clearance.

Additional Information

Compensation: Base salary range is $100,000-135,000/year, depending on qualifications. SEAKR has very rich medical, dental and vision insurance plans, along with a generous 401(k) retirement plan. In addition to base salary, employees are eligible for a year-end bonus. SEAKR offers a variety of paid leave, such as vacation, sick, bereavement, and FMLA.

SEAKR is an Equal Opportunity Employer - All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

US Citizenship Required

Applications will be accepted until 9/3/26.