Lead Embedded Software Engineer

A2e-Technologies; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

A2e-Technologies seeks a Lead Embedded Software Engineer in San Diego with strong C/C++ and embedded Linux experience to architect and deliver embedded solutions for client projects.

You will mentor engineers, lead cross-disciplinary teams, and collaborate with PMs, hardware, and FPGA groups to translate requirements into reliable firmware and high-quality software across multiple engagements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, CS, or related field.
• 8+ years embedded software development in C/C++, with 2+ years in a tech lead role.
• Strong hands-on experience with MCU/ MPU-based embedded systems and peripheral drivers.
• Proven experience with embedded Linux, RTOS (FreeRTOS/ThreadX/VxWorks/Zephyr) and bare-metal firmware.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical lead for embedded software on client engagements, from proposal and architecture through implementation, verification, and production support.
• Define embedded software architecture, including RTOS selection and configuration, driver and middleware structure, communication protocols, and hardware/software partitioning, in collaboration with hardware and systems engineering teams.
• Establish and enforce coding standards, design review practices, and software development processes as applicable to the project.
• Lead and mentor a team of embedded software engineers, providing technical guidance, code and design reviews, and career development support.
• Primary technical point of contact with clients, translating client requirements into actionable technical plans and communicating project status, risks, and trade-offs clearly and proactively.
• Own technical estimation and planning for embedded software work packages, partnering with project managers to maintain schedule, scope, and budget commitments across multiple projects.
• Drive root-cause analysis and resolution of complex firmware, hardware/software integration, and field issues.
• Oversee unit, integration, and system-level test strategies for embedded software, including test automation and hardware-in-the-loop testing where applicable.
• Support bring-up and debugging of new hardware platforms, including bootloaders, board support packages, and low-level drivers.
• Contribute to proposal development, technical scoping, and pre-sales technical discussions for new and existing client engagements.
• Remain current with embedded software tools, microcontroller/microprocessor platforms, and industry best practices, and introduce relevant improvements into project workflows.

Skills

C/C++

Embedded systems

Team leadership

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

FreeRTOS

Zephyr

VxWorks

Linux

Job description

Title: Lead Embedded Software Engineer

Term: Long-Term Contractor or Perm

Location: San Diego-Hybrid

Start Date: ASAP

***Required: US Citizen

The Technical Lead, Embedded Software Development, is a senior technical role responsible for the architecture, design, and delivery of embedded software solutions across multiple concurrent client projects.

Serves as the primary technical lead on embedded firmware and low-level software projects, mentor embedded engineers, and work closely with project managers, system engineers, hardware engineers, FPGA engineers and clients to translate requirements into reliable, maintainable, and well-documented embedded systems.

This role blends hands-on engineering with technical leadership and requires strong communication skills in a client-facing, consulting-style environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical lead for embedded software on client engagements, from proposal and architecture through implementation, verification, and production support.
• Define embedded software architecture, including RTOS selection and configuration, driver and middleware structure, communication protocols, and hardware/software partitioning, in collaboration with hardware and systems engineering teams.
• Establish and enforce coding standards, design review practices, and software development processes as applicable to the project.
• Lead and mentor a team of embedded software engineers, providing technical guidance, code and design reviews, and career development support.
• Primary technical point of contact with clients, translating client requirements into actionable technical plans and communicating project status, risks, and trade-offs clearly and proactively.
• Own technical estimation and planning for embedded software work packages, partnering with project managers to maintain schedule, scope, and budget commitments across multiple projects.
• Drive root-cause analysis and resolution of complex firmware, hardware/software integration, and field issues.
• Oversee unit, integration, and system-level test strategies for embedded software, including test automation and hardware-in-the-loop testing where applicable.
• Support bring-up and debugging of new hardware platforms, including bootloaders, board support packages, and low-level drivers.
• Contribute to proposal development, technical scoping, and pre-sales technical discussions for new and existing client engagements.
• Remain current with embedded software tools, microcontroller/microprocessor platforms, and industry best practices, and introduce relevant improvements into project workflows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• .8+ years of professional experience developing embedded software in C and/or C++, w/2+ years in a tech lead role.
• Strong hands-on experience with microcontroller- and/or microprocessor-based embedded systems,
• including peripheral drivers (SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, USB, Ethernet) and low-level hardware interaction.
• Proven experience with embedded Linux, real-time operating systems (e.g., FreeRTOS, ThreadX, VxWorks, Zephyr) and bare-metal firmware development.

A2e Technologies is an equal opportunity employer and federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a protected veteran and need a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please contact [e-mail].