Senior Embedded Software Lead — C/C++, RTOS, MCU

Recruiting Resources, Inc.; California; On-site; USD 150,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruiting Resources, Inc. seeks a Lead Embedded Software Engineer to serve as a technical leader within the software organization. You will mentor the team, improve development processes, and shape system-level architecture for next-generation precision technology products.

The ideal candidate is hands-on, enjoys coding, mentoring, and driving technical strategy, with a strong ability to bridge hardware and software development.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in embedded software and systems development.
• 2+ years of experience leading technical projects or engineering teams.
• Strong experience with C/C++ programming and MCU development.
• Hands-on experience with PIC and ARM microcontrollers.
• Familiarity with SPI, I2C, RS232, USB, and TCP/IP communications.
• Experience with RTOS environments (FreeRTOS or embedded Linux).
• Agile/Scrum development experience; Scrum Master a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead software engineering projects and mentor engineers to foster a high-performing team.
• Develop and improve software development, testing, release, and deployment processes for embedded systems.
• Define software architecture and requirements in collaboration with Engineering and Product teams.
• Design, develop, test, and debug embedded software for prototype and production systems.
• Develop software for systems with microcontrollers, sensors, actuators, and user interfaces.
• Conduct reviews, requirements analysis, risk assessments, and reliability analyses.
• Develop and implement software testing and quality assurance practices.
• Collaborate in cross-functional teams for new product development and launches.
• Create software specifications, PoCs, technical docs, and project reports.
• Mentor engineers on coding standards, testing, and documentation.

Skills

C/C++ programming

PIC/ARM microcontrollers

RTOS (FreeRTOS/embedded Linux)

Embedded systems

Debugging tools

Agile/Scrum

SPI/I2C/RS232/USB/TCP-IP

Team leadership

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

In-circuit emulators

Job description

We are seeking a Lead Embedded Software Engineer to serve as a technical leader within the software organization. This role will work closely with engineering leadership to mentor the software team, improve development processes, and define system-level architecture for next-generation precision technology products.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer who enjoys coding, mentoring, and driving technical strategy, with a strong ability to bridge hardware and software development.

Salary: $150-160K: LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY

Key Responsibilities

• Lead software engineering projects and mentor engineers while fostering a collaborative, high-performing team environment.
• Develop and improve software development, testing, release, and deployment processes for embedded systems.
• Partner with Engineering and Product teams to define software architecture and requirements.
• Design, develop, test, and debug embedded software for prototype and production systems.
• Develop software for systems involving microcontrollers, sensors, actuators, and user interfaces.
• Perform software reviews, requirements analysis, risk assessments, and reliability analysis.
• Develop and implement software testing and quality assurance practices.
• Participate in cross-functional teams supporting new product development and product launches.
• Create software specifications, proof-of-concepts, technical documentation, and project reports.
• Mentor engineers on coding standards, testing, documentation, and software development best practices.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in embedded software and systems development.
• 2+ years of experience leading technical projects or engineering teams.
• Strong experience with C/C++ programming; assembly experience is a plus.
• Experience programming PIC and ARM microcontrollers.
• Strong understanding of SPI, I2C, RS232, USB, and TCP/IP communication protocols.
• Experience with RTOS environments such as FreeRTOS or embedded Linux.
• Strong understanding of microcontrollers, digital control/feedback systems, and user interfaces.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum development methodologies; Scrum Master experience is a plus.
• Experience with hardware/software debugging tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and in-circuit emulators.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience with IoT, Industry 4.0, or IPC CFX is a plus.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.