Senior Embedded Software Engineer

J2T Recruiting; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 146,000 - 234,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with 6% match

3 Weeks PTO + 13 Paid Holidays

Company-sponsored team events

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to shape cutting-edge scientific technology. This Bozeman-based role involves leading projects, mentoring engineers, and collaborating across teams in a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, 8-10 years of software development experience, and expertise in C, C++, and Python. The position offers competitive compensation and a culture that values innovation and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of software development experience with proven leadership skills.
• Proven success leading embedded software and firmware projects from concept through release.
• Skilled in mentoring and guiding engineering teams to high performance.
• Experience developing software for advanced scientific instruments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full lifecycle of complex projects—from requirements gathering through deployment and long-term support.
• Design and develop embedded application-level software and firmware aligned with product and business goals.
• Mentor and manage a small team, fostering accountability and technical excellence.
• Collaborate across hardware, firmware, and software teams for seamless integration.
• Establish and enforce testing frameworks and coding standards.

Skills

C

C++

Python

Qt

Bash

Linux/UNIX

Embedded architectures

Device drivers

Hardware integration

Communications skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

I Help Montana & Great Plains Companies Find Local Talent That Lasts | Former Accounting & Finance Pro Turned Talent Advisor

What's Awesome About Our Client?

• Build robust, reliable, and innovative embedded systems
• Collaborate across hardware, firmware, and software teams
• Bozeman offers a growing tech hub plus an amazing outdoor lifestyle
• Join a culture that values excellence, innovation, and work-life balance

Why this job – SENIOR EMBEDDED SOFTWARE ENGINEER:

The Senior Embedded Software Engineer role is your opportunity to shape the future of groundbreaking scientific technology. As the senior technical leader on the team, you'll drive the architecture, development, and delivery of complex software systems that power our most advanced products. This is a high-impact role where your expertise, strategic mindset, and leadership will guide projects from concept to launch, directly influencing the product roadmap. You'll also mentor talented engineers, lead a small technical team, and play a pivotal role in advancing innovation across the company.

What You'll Actually Do:

• Lead the full lifecycle of complex projects—from requirements gathering through deployment and long-term support
• Design and develop embedded application-level software and firmware aligned with product and business goals
• Mentor and manage a small team, fostering accountability, technical excellence, and continuous improvement
• Collaborate across hardware, firmware, and software teams to ensure seamless integration in development and released products
• Establish and enforce testing frameworks and coding standards to ensure reliability, maintainability, and performance
• Research and adopt emerging technologies that improve system scalability, performance, and user experience
• Present technical strategies, updates, and recommendations to senior leadership

To Be Successful in This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
• 8-10 years of software development experience with proven leadership skills
• Proven success leading embedded software and firmware projects from concept through release
• Skilled in mentoring and guiding engineering teams to high performance
• Experience developing software for advanced scientific instruments
• Expertise in C, C++, Python, Qt, and Bash with deep proficiency in Linux/UNIX environments
• Strong background in embedded architectures, device drivers, and hardware integration
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to clearly explain complex technical concepts
• Strategic, systems-level thinker with the ability to align engineering decisions to business goals

Where and How Much:

• In-office with flexibility – Bozeman
• 401K with 6% match | 3 Weeks PTO + 13 Paid Holidays | Company-sponsored team events

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Inferred from the description for this job

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)

Bozeman, MT $146,000.00-$234,000.00 2 weeks ago