Senior Embedded Software Engineer

D3 Engineering; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

401k retirement plan

Paid holidays and time off

Tuition assistance

Remote opportunities available

Employer sponsored events

Life insurance and disability

Job summary

D3 Embedded, part of D3 Engineering, seeks an experienced Senior Embedded Software Engineer to lead firmware design, optimization, and integration for high-performance embedded systems. The role requires deep expertise in embedded C/C++, RTOS, Embedded Linux, GCC toolchain, and hardware interaction.

You will drive all phases from requirements to validation, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate across hardware and software teams to deliver reliable, high-quality products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering or equivalent years of experience.
• Minimum 5 years of embedded software experience.
• Ability to read schematics and debug digital hardware with scope/LA.
• Experience writing embedded device drivers.
• Experience debugging embedded platforms.

Responsibilities

• Own all phases of product development: requirements, architecture, design, and implementation.
• Develop drivers and application-level code for embedded systems.
• Perform hardware bring-up and software/hardware integration.
• Conduct verification, testing, and troubleshooting across platforms and teams.
• Provide technical direction and leadership on complex projects.
• Coach and mentor junior engineers.
• Support project planning and task estimation.

Skills

Embedded C/C++

RTOS

Embedded Linux

Debugging

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science | Computer Engineering | Electrical Engineering

Tools

GCC/GNU toolchain

Git

Oscilloscope/Logic Analyzer

Yocto

Ubuntu

Device Tree

Job description

SENIOR EMBEDDED SOFTWARE ENGINEER

Department: Product Design Services

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),Linuxoperating 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.

TheResponsibilities:

• 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;
• assistingwith board bring-up
• developing driver and application-level code
• system verification
• Conductandoverseecode reviews, unit testing, debugging, and software/hardware integration.
• Technical direction and leadership in a non-supervisorycapacityfor 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

AdditionalResponsibilities:

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
• 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.
• Capable of a big picture, system-oriented approach
• Solid technical leadership skills
• Strong communicationand interpersonal skills.

The Benefits:

• 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
• Tuitionassistanceand employer paid professional development
• Remote opportunities available
• Complimentary snacks and beverages
• Employer sponsored social events

The Company:

Since our founding in 1999, D3 Embedded has driven innovation in high-performance embedded systems development. Weleverageourexpertisein autonomous machines, sensors, imaging, optics, edge computing, algorithms, robotics, and electrification to providecutting-edgeengineering design and low-volume manufacturing services. Headquartered in Rochester NY, we serve a global network of customers and are proudly connected with many technology leaders and Fortune 500 companies. We are interested in bright, creative, and team-oriented individuals exhilarated by the opportunity to transform the world through frontier technologies.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.D3 Embedded does not sponsor visas.For more information about D3 Embedded, please visitwww.d3embedded.com .

D3 Embedded is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider and hire applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal,stateor local law.

D3 EmbeddedparticipatesinE-Verify , a federal program that confirms employment eligibility upon hire.

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