Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer – Hybrid/Remote IoT

Actalent; Hopkins (MN); Hybrid; USD 128,943,000 - 200,579,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

PTO / Time Off

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Firmware Engineer in Hopkins, MN for a hybrid contract role. You will lead teams developing embedded firmware across microprocessors and MCUs, with emphasis on Linux/Android environments, Yocto, and low‑power IoT platforms.

You will work closely with customers, design and implement firmware solutions, and ensure timely delivery while maintaining high quality. This role requires 8+ years in embedded software and strong C/C++ skills near the hardware level.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 8+ years hands‑on software engineering experience, preferably in a services environment.
• Proven expertise in programming in C for real‑time embedded systems or Linux/FreeRTOS platforms.
• Deep knowledge of microcontroller peripherals and interfaces (UART, I²C, SPI, ADC, PWM, Timers, etc.).
• Skilled in embedded software coding, debugging, and troubleshooting close to the chip level.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor software engineering teams in embedded firmware and software systems.
• Organize, contribute to, and implement software/firmware systems per customer specs.
• Ensure on-time delivery of embedded software (Linux, Android, C/C++, Python).
• Serve as primary technical contact for strategic customer engagements, including on-site collaboration.
• Provide and implement technical solutions, applying ingenuity to solve complex problems.
• Coordinate with other teams to integrate systems and validate requirements.
• Maintain tracking and documentation of project progress and source code; participate in CM and version control.
• Participate in training and development programs to maintain skills.
• Evaluate and improve software design processes, tools, and workflows.

Skills

Embedded software development

C/C++ real-time

Customer interaction

Leadership / mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer/Electrical/CS

Tools

Yocto build system

Embedded Linux/Android driver development

RF protocols (802.15.4, ZigBee, Wi‑Fi)

Multithreading

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Firmware Engineer in Hopkins, MN for a hybrid contract role. You will lead teams developing embedded firmware across microprocessors and MCUs, with emphasis on Linux/Android environments, Yocto, and low‑power IoT platforms.

You will work closely with customers, design and implement firmware solutions, and ensure timely delivery while maintaining high quality. This role requires 8+ years in embedded software and strong C/C++ skills near the hardware level.