Senior / Staff Embedded Software Engineer

MatchPointe Group; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

MatchPointe Group is seeking a Senior/Staff Embedded Software Engineer to develop and maintain embedded Linux platforms for next-generation wireless products in Milpitas, CA. This is a hands-on role collaborating with hardware, firmware, and software teams on complex embedded systems.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years (Senior) or 9+ years (Staff) in embedded C/C++, ARM-based systems, board bring-up, low-level debugging, and hardware/software integration, with strong problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Senior level requires 5+ years of embedded C/C++ development; Staff level requires 9+ years.
• Strong embedded Linux and RTOS experience is essential.
• Experience with ARM-based systems, board bring-up, and hardware/software integration.
• Comfort reading schematics and datasheets; strong debugging and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain embedded Linux/RTOS platform software.
• Design, develop, integrate, and test new embedded software features.
• Work with hardware, firmware, and software engineers on system-level development.
• Perform board bring-up and troubleshoot hardware/software integration issues.
• Debug low-level system and platform issues using JTAG, scopes, and logic analyzers.
• Work with device drivers, bootloaders, kernel-level software, and embedded build environments.
• Read schematics and hardware docs to resolve issues.
• Develop scripts and automation using Python and Bash.
• Support testing, validation, and manufacturing-related activities.

Skills

Embedded Linux

C/C++

ARM-based systems

Board bring-up

Low-level debugging

Hardware/software integration

Education

BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Tools

Git

Buildroot

U-Boot

Zephyr

GCC cross-compiler

Python

Bash

Job description

Senior / Staff Embedded Software Engineer

Full Time Direct Hire

Milpitas, CA.

We are seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to develop and maintain embedded Linux platforms for next-generation wireless products. This is a hands-on engineering role working closely with hardware, firmware, and software teams on complex embedded systems.

The ideal candidate has strong experience with embedded Linux, C/C++, ARM-based systems, board bring-up, low-level debugging, and hardware/software integration.

What You'll Do

• Develop and maintain embedded Linux/RTOS platform software
• Design, develop, integrate, and test new embedded software features
• Work closely with hardware, firmware, and software engineers on system-level development
• Perform board bring-up and troubleshoot hardware/software integration issues
• Debug low-level system and platform issues using tools such as JTAG debuggers, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers
• Work with device drivers, bootloaders, kernel-level software, and embedded Linux build environments
• Read schematics, datasheets, and hardware documentation to investigate and resolve issues
• Develop scripts and automation using Python and Bash
• Support testing, validation, and manufacturing-related engineering activities

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of embedded C/C++ development experience for Senior-level candidates; 9+ years for Staff-level candidates
• Strong embedded Linux and/or RTOS development experience
• Experience developing on modern multi-core ARM-based systems
• Hands-on experience with board bring-up and low-level hardware/software debugging
• Experience with embedded Linux cross-compilation toolchains
• Comfortable working directly with hardware in a lab environment
• Experience reading schematics and component datasheets
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent industry experience

Nice to Have

• Embedded software experience with telecommunications, networking, or other complex hardware products
• Experience with internally developed SoCs
• Experience with technologies such as Git, Buildroot, U-Boot, ATF, Zephyr, Bazel, gRPC, Protobuf, Rust, or Go
• Understanding of wireless communications and digital signal processing concepts

Work Environment:

This is an onsite position requiring hands-on work with embedded hardware and lab equipment.