Senior Embedded Software Engineer

D3 Embedded; United States; Remote; USD 93,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Employer paid basic life and short‑/di

Identity theft coverage

401k retirement contribution

Paid holidays and time off

Tuition assistance and professional开发

Job summary

D3 Embedded, based in Rochester, NY, is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to lead firmware design, development, and optimization for embedded systems. You will architect, implement, debug, and optimize software across RTOS/Embedded Linux stacks while mentoring junior engineers.

Ideal candidates will have strong C/C++ skills, embedded Linux experience (Ubuntu/Yocto), and a proven track record in hardware/software integration and driver development.

Qualifications

• BS in CS/CE/EE or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years in Embedded Software.
• Excellent problem solving and debugging skills.
• Ability to read schematics and debug hardware with oscilloscope/logic analyzer.
• Experience writing embedded device drivers and debugging platforms.
• Knowledge of C/C++ and embedded Linux (BSP, kernel drivers, device tree).
• GIT version control and GCC toolchain experience.
• Experience with embedded camera/video processing desirable.
• Self-driven, system-oriented, with leadership capabilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• All phases of product development: requirements, architecture, design, and implementation.
• Hardware bring-up and software/hardware integration.
• Verification, validation, and customer support.
• Develop and maintain drivers and application-level code.
• Lead technical direction in complex projects without direct supervision.
• Contribute to project planning and task definitions.
• Work with Embedded Linux platforms, open-source Linux and SDKs.
• Utilize GCC/GNU toolchain and drive design reuse improvements.

Skills

Embedded C/C++

RTOS

Embedded Linux

GCC/GNU toolchain

Git version control

Hardware debugging

Leadership/mentoring

Schematic reading

Problem solving

Open-source Linux/SDKs knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science in CS/CE/EE

Tools

Yocto

GCC toolchain

Linux debugging tools

Job description

SENIOR EMBEDDED SOFTWARE ENGINEER

Department:
Product Design Services
FLSAStatus: Exempt
Reportsto: Operations Manager
PayRange: $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),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
• 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 communicationand 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
• Tuitionassistanceand employer paid professional development
• Flexible work schedules
• 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 visit www.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.