Senior Embedded Systems Engineer (ARM, Linux/RTOS) – Contract

GCS Recruitment; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

GCS Recruitment seeks a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to design and develop software for next-generation connected devices, edge computing platforms, and ARM-based systems in Sunnyvale, CA. The role focuses on low-level drivers, middleware, and system services across Linux and RTOS environments.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in embedded software, strong C/C++/Python skills, and experience with Embedded Linux, RTOS, and multi-threaded programming, plus a solid understanding of OS,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Embedded Software Development.
• Strong programming expertise in C, C++, Python.
• Experience with Embedded Linux, RTOS, ARM-Based Processors, Multi-threaded Programming, System Software Development, and debugging software on hardware platforms.
• Strong understanding of operating systems, networking, and software architecture.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize embedded software for ARM-based platforms.
• Implement low-level drivers, middleware, and system services.
• Develop software for Linux and RTOS environments.
• Collaborate with hardware, silicon, system architecture, validation, and product teams.
• Debug complex system-level issues involving hardware and software interactions.
• Optimize system performance, memory utilization, power consumption, and reliability.
• Support product bring-up, integration, testing, and production deployment.
• Create scalable software architectures for next-generation connected products.
• Contribute to technical design reviews and engineering best practices.

Skills

Embedded Software Development

C

C++

Python

Linux

RTOS

ARM Processors

Multi-threaded Programming

System Software Development

Hardware Debugging

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer/Electrical/CE/CS

Job description

GCS Recruitment seeks a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to design and develop software for next-generation connected devices, edge computing platforms, and ARM-based systems in Sunnyvale, CA. The role focuses on low-level drivers, middleware, and system services across Linux and RTOS environments.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in embedded software, strong C/C++/Python skills, and experience with Embedded Linux, RTOS, and multi-threaded programming, plus a solid understanding of OS,