Onsite Embedded Software Engineer — RTOS, C/C++, RF

Talentify; Cypress (CA); On-site; USD 151,536,000 - 220,416,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan — Pre‑tax and R

Life Insurance

Short and long‑term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick)

Job summary

Talentify is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain firmware and software for embedded systems in modular components and integrated platforms.

The role emphasizes bare metal and RTOS environments, C/C++ development, RF/radio interfaces, and strong documentation skills. This onsite Cypress, CA contract-to-hire position includes varied product lifecycles and collaboration across engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science (BS CS) or a closely related field.
• In-depth knowledge and hands‑on experience with C programming for embedded systems.
• In-depth knowledge and hands‑on experience with C++ programming for embedded systems.
• Strong experience developing software in bare metal environments.
• Experience working with Linux operating systems in an embedded context.
• Proficiency in developing firmware and software architectures for embedded systems.
• Experience with RTOS (Real-Time Operating Systems) and microcontroller‑based development.
• Experience with serial communication interfaces such as RS-232, RS-422, and RS-485.
• Experience working with RF and radio‑related embedded applications.
• Strong documentation skills for specifications, designs, and embedded software artifacts.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for collaboration and technical reporting.
• Experience applying Waterfall methodology or similar structured development approaches.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement firmware and software for embedded systems used in modules and larger integrated systems.
• Define technical specifications and software architectures for ground-based, airborne, and space-qualified embedded systems.
• Develop and maintain hardware, firmware, and GUI applications that interface effectively with embedded platforms.
• Work within bare metal and RTOS environments to implement efficient, reliable, and real-time embedded software solutions.
• Program and debug embedded applications using C and C++ in Linux and bare metal environments.
• Integrate and support communication interfaces such as RS-232, RS-422, RS-485, and RF/radio technologies.
• Produce clear, thorough documentation for firmware, software, and system architectures, including specifications and design descriptions.
• Apply structured development practices, including Waterfall methodology, to plan, implement, and deliver embedded software projects.
• Collaborate closely with multiple engineering disciplines to support the design and operation of Solid State Power Amplifiers and related systems.
• Participate in the full product lifecycle, from concept and new product development through deployment and support of legacy products.
• Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams to clarify requirements, resolve technical issues, and ensure alignment with project goals.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of embedded software design, coding standards, and documentation practices.

Skills

C programming

C++ programming

Bare metal

Linux embedded

RTOS

Serial interfaces RS-232/422/485

RF/radio embedded

Documentation

Waterfall

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science (BS CS) or a closely related field

Job description

Talentify is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain firmware and software for embedded systems in modular components and integrated platforms.

The role emphasizes bare metal and RTOS environments, C/C++ development, RF/radio interfaces, and strong documentation skills. This onsite Cypress, CA contract-to-hire position includes varied product lifecycles and collaboration across engineering teams.