Lead Embedded C Software Engineer - Hybrid - Direct hire

Clear Point Consultants; Burlington (VT); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Clear Point Consultants is seeking a Lead Embedded C Software Engineer for a direct-hire, hybrid role based in Burlington, VT. You will lead embedded software development close to hardware, delivering reliable, high-performance code with cross-functional collaboration.

The ideal candidate has strong C/C++ expertise, hands-on work with microcontrollers, RTOS or bare-metal environments, and a solid understanding of hardware/software interfaces.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field preferred.
• Strong experience in embedded C development.
• Experience with microcontrollers and RTOS or bare-metal environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain embedded software for microcontrollers.
• Collaborate with hardware, firmware, and systems engineers.
• Debug and optimize software at the hardware/software boundary.
• Participate in architecture, design reviews, and testing.
• Develop software for embedded platforms and peripheral drivers.
• Support full software development lifecycle.

Skills

Embedded C

C/C++

Microcontrollers

RTOS/bare-metal

Debugging hardware tools

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer/Electrical Engineering or CS

Tools

JTAG

Oscilloscopes

Logic Analyzers

Job description

Lead Embedded C Software Engineer - Direct hire - Hybrid in Burlington

Our client is looking for a Lead Embedded C Software Engineer to join their engineering team and develop reliable, high-performance embedded software. This is a great opportunity for an engineer who enjoys working close to the hardware and solving challenging software problems.

What You'll Do

• Develop and maintain embedded software using C/C++
• Work closely with electrical, firmware, and systems engineers
• Develop software for microcontrollers and embedded platforms
• Debug and troubleshoot software at the hardware level
• Participate in architecture, design, testing, and code reviews
• Work with communication protocols, peripherals, and device drivers
• Support the full software development lifecycle

What We're Looking For

• Strong experience developing embedded software in C
• Experience with microcontrollers, RTOS, or bare-metal development
• Solid understanding of embedded systems and hardware/software interfaces
• Experience debugging embedded systems using tools such as JTAG, oscilloscopes, or logic analyzers
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field preferred