Senior Embedded Software Engineer

D3 Engineering; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 93,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

401k retirement contribution

Paid holidays, time-off, and sick time

Tuition assistance and professional de

Flexible work schedules

Remote opportunities available

Snacks and beverages

Employer sponsored social events

Job summary

The Senior Embedded Software Engineer role at Uncrewed Engineering Jobs leads the design, development, and optimization of firmware for embedded systems. Architect, implement, and debug software for embedded platforms; work with RTOS and Embedded Linux; mentor junior engineers; contribute to hardware bring-up and system integration.

The right candidate has 5+ years in embedded software, a BS in a relevant field, strong problem-solving, and experience with GCC toolchain, Git, device trees, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of embedded software experience.
• Strong problem solving and debugging skills.
• Experience with embedded device drivers and firmware development.
• Knowledge of Embedded Linux platforms and kernel drivers.

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of embedded software development from requirements to hardware integration.
• Architect and implement firmware for embedded systems and SoC devices.
• Debug, verify, and optimize real-time software with RTOS and Embedded Linux.
• Mentor junior engineers and conduct design reviews.
• Support hardware bring-up and system-level verification.

Skills

Embedded C/C++

RTOS

Embedded Linux

GCC toolchain

Git

Device tree

Board bring-up

Oscilloscope

SoC architectures

Firmware development

Education

B.S. in CS/CE/EE

Tools

GCC/GNU toolchain

GIT

Job description

Department: Product Design Services

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports to: Operations Manager

Pay Range: $93,000 - $125,000 annually

Location: Rochester, NY

The Role:

D3 Embedded is seeking an experienced Senior Embedded Software Engineer to lead the design, development, and optimization of software for embedded systems. This role involves architecting and implementing firmware solutions, debugging complex system issues, and ensuring high performance and reliability. The ideal candidate has extensive experience with embedded C/C++, real-time operating systems (RTOS), Linux operating systems (Ubuntu, Yocto, etc), microcontroller architectures, System on Chip SoC architectures, and low-level hardware interactions. Strong problem-solving skills, leadership traits, and the ability to mentor junior engineers are essential. This position plays a critical role in driving innovation and advancing embedded technology in our products.

The Responsibilities:

• All phases of the product development cycle including:
• requirements definition and architecture
• software design and development
• Software implementation
• hardware bring-up, software/hardware integration
• verification and validation, and customer support
• Embedded processors running real-time operating systems or Embedded Linux on custom electronics.
• Technical tasks including;
• assisting with board bring-up
• developing driver and application-level code
• system verification
• Conduct and oversee code reviews, unit testing, debugging, and software/hardware integration.
• Technical direction and leadership in a non-supervisory capacity for complex engineering projects
• Support project planning efforts including task definition and work effort.
• Develop and evaluate plans and criteria for various projects and activities you will do.
• Embedded Linux platforms
• Open-source Linux and associated SDKs
• GCC/GNU toolchain
• Developing & identifying tools / methods for better design reuse & process improvement
• Design reviews and technical oversight
• Coaching & mentoring less experienced engineers

Additional Responsibilities:

• Other duties as assigned

The Right Person Will Have:

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering discipline and/or equivalent years of experience
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Embedded Software role
• Excellent problem solving & troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read schematics and debug digital hardware using oscilloscope, logic analyzer, or similar tools for troubleshooting.
• Experience writing embedded device drivers
• Experience debugging embedded platforms
• Knowledge of embedded software and firmware development, including C and C++.
• Up to date experience with Embedded Linux platforms, configuration, board support package, kernel drivers, and device tree
• Experience using GIT version control system
• Experience developing with GCC/GNU toolchain
• Experience with embedded camera and video processing is desirable.
• Self-Driven personality
• Capable of a big picture, system-oriented approach
• Solid technical leadership skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

The Benefits:

• Competitive total compensation
• Medical and dental coverage
• Employer paid basic life, short-term disability, and identity theft coverage
• Voluntary vision, life, long-term disability, accident, critical illness coverage
• 401k retirement contribution
• Paid holidays, time-off, and sick time
• Tuition assistance and employer paid professional development
• Flexible work schedules
• Remote opportunities available
• Complimentary snacks and beverages
• Employer sponsored social events