Senior Embedded Software Engineer

XpertDirect; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions company in Austin is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to design and develop firmware for next-generation embedded systems. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in embedded development, proficiency in C/C++, and a strong background in real-time operating systems. This full-time position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment with hardware and software teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of embedded software/firmware development experience.
• Proficient in C/C++ and real-time OS.
• Experience with hardware debug tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and validate embedded firmware.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers on device bring-up.
• Optimize software for performance and reliability.

Skills

Embedded software development

C/C++ proficiency

Real-time operating systems

Hardware debugging

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Job description

Enabling Embedded Innovation @ XpertDirect | Project Manager

We’re looking for a Senior Embedded Software Engineer with strong experience in firmware development, real‑time operating systems, and electronics integration. You’ll work with cross‑functional hardware and software teams to develop next‑generation embedded systems for industrial or IoT applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement and validate embedded firmware for microcontrollers (e.g., ARM Cortex‑M series)
• Collaborate with hardware engineers on schematic, PCB, and device bring‑up
• Optimize software for power, safety, performance & reliability
• Participate in code reviews and mentor junior engineers

Requirements

• 5+ years embedded software/firmware development
• Proficiency in C/C++ and real‑time OS (FreeRTOS, RTOS variants)
• Experience with hardware debug tools (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers)
• Experience with reliability testing and certification (preferred)

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level | Employment type: Full‑time | Industries: Semiconductor Manufacturing and Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

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