Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Goodwin Recruiting; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Dynamic, collaborative environment

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting seeks a Senior Embedded Software Engineer with a strong Electrical Engineering background to lead the design and development of embedded software and test platforms for high-voltage products.

You will mentor engineers and bridge hardware, firmware, and application software teams, contributing to roadmaps and cross-functional planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field; Master's preferred.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience, with at least 3 years in embedded or hardware-related environments.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++; experience with Python or similar scripting languages for tooling and automation.
• Solid understanding of circuits, power electronics fundamentals, and hardware design constraints.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture, design, and implementation of embedded software and control algorithms for power and high-voltage systems.
• Collaborate with electrical/hardware engineers on interfaces and design trade-offs.
• Develop and maintain firmware for microcontrollers and real-time systems; implement communication and safety features.
• Create and maintain internal testing/diagnostic tools for power electronic systems.
• Drive root-cause analysis and mentor junior engineers in software/embedded development.

Skills

Embedded software development

C/C++

Python scripting

Mentoring / leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

LabVIEW

MATLAB/Simulink

Oscilloscopes / Debugging tools

Job description

Our client is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer with a strong Electrical Engineering background to lead the design and development of embedded software, control systems, and test platforms for high-voltage and power electronic products. In this role, you will act as a technical leader, mentoring engineers and serving as a key bridge between hardware, firmware, and application software teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of embedded software and control algorithms for power and high-voltage systems.
• Collaborate closely with electrical and hardware engineers on system requirements, hardware/software interfaces, and design trade-offs.
• Develop and maintain firmware for microcontrollers and real-time systems, including communication, control loops, and safety features.
• Design and build internal tools for automated testing, verification, data collection, and diagnostics of power electronic systems.
• Drive root-cause analysis and resolution of complex system issues involving both software and hardware.
• Review code and designs, set best practices, and mentor junior engineers in software engineering and embedded development.
• Contribute to product roadmaps, estimation, and planning with cross-functional stakeholders (engineering, product, manufacturing, quality).
• Ensure compliance with relevant safety, regulatory, and quality standards for products in regulated industries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience, with at least 3 years in embedded or hardware-related environments.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++; experience with Python or similar scripting languages for tooling and automation.
• Solid understanding of circuits, power electronics fundamentals, and hardware design constraints.
• Hands-on experience with microcontrollers, communication protocols (UART, SPI, I2C, CAN), and hardware bring-up.
• Proficiency with laboratory and debugging equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters) and low-level debugging techniques.
• Demonstrated experience leading technical projects and mentoring other engineers.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with high-voltage systems, power supplies, motor drives, or similar power electronic products.
• Knowledge of real-time operating systems (RTOS) and safety-critical or high-reliability systems.
• Familiarity with tools such as LabVIEW, MATLAB/Simulink, or similar engineering and test platforms.
• Experience in regulated industries (medical, aerospace, industrial safety) and associated compliance standards.
• Background in developing automated test infrastructure for production and validation.

What's Offered

• Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
• Dynamic, collaborative, and innovative work environment.