Sr. Embedded Engineer

Tactacam LLC; Decorah (IA); Remote; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Tactacam is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to innovate and enhance their wireless camera and cellular IoT solutions. The ideal candidate will bring extensive industry experience and collaborate with various teams to create cutting-edge outdoor technology. This remote role offers opportunities for growth and a comprehensive benefits package including medical and retirement plans, ensuring well-being and financial security.

Benefits

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401k plan

PTO

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• 7–12 years of experience in embedded software engineering, specifically in C/C++ applications.
• Strong background in IoT technology and video streaming.
• Experience in Agile environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of embedded software for wireless camera products.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers for effective product integration.
• Provide guidance to third-party design partners.

Skills

IoT video streaming technologies

Embedded software unit testing

Object-oriented design

Debugging tools

Agile collaboration

Excellent communication skills

Education

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

Tools

Git

Jira

AWS C/C++ SDKs

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Remote - Decorah, IA

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Sr. Embedded Engineer

At Tactacam, we are a rapidly growing and market-leading outdoor products and technology company. With over 600,000+ active customers worldwide and an expanding product line, we offer exciting opportunities for career growth and personal development. Join us at Tactacam, where innovation, adventure, and limitless possibilities await!

Job Overview:

Tactacam is seeking a highly skilled Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join our Reveal Product Engineering organization. This role will focus on the design, development, and optimization of embedded software systems for wireless camera and cellular IoT devices. As a key technical contributor, you will work closely with cross-functional teams including internal engineering, contract design partners, and manufacturing teams. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience leading embedded software projects—especially in image processing and wireless connectivity applications—and a passion for developing innovative, high-performance outdoor technology solutions.

Responsibilities:

Lead the design and implementation of embedded software for wireless camera products.

Maintain and evolve embedded software architecture, product design documentation, and prototyping capabilities.

Provide technical guidance and oversight to third-party design partners and engineering contractors.

Collaborate with hardware engineers to ensure optimal integration of electronics and embedded software.

Work closely with mobile app developers for seamless integration with iOS and Android platforms.

Support Bluetooth/BLE, Cellular/LTE, and Wi-Fi regulatory testing and certification processes.

Partner with QA teams to troubleshoot and resolve issues during product verification and validation phases.

Qualifications

Requirements:

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

Experience: 7–12 years of experience in embedded software engineering, specifically in C/C++ applications.

Technical Proficiency:

Strong background in IoT video streaming technologies (H.264, RTSP, WebRTC).

Expertise in embedded Linux board bring-up using Buildroot or Yocto.

Object-oriented design and software architecture best practices.

Hardware interface experience with I2C, SPI, UART, USB, and MIPI CSI-2.

Skilled in using embedded debugging tools (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, protocol analyzers, etc.).

Experience with embedded software unit testing and secure software development.

Workflow & Collaboration:

Comfortable working in Agile environments (Scrum, Kanban).

Proficient with Git, Jira, GitHub/GitLab, and modern DevOps workflows.

Excellent communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.

Preferred Qualifications:

Development experience with AWS C/C++ SDKs (S3, MQTT, Kinesis).

Familiarity with Over-the-Air (OTA) firmware update methodologies for IoT devices.

Scripting experience in Bash, Python, LuaJIT, and GNU Make.

Experience collaborating with third-party design partners to build and debug firmware.

Knowledge of image compression and transmission algorithms.

Understanding of cellular and wireless technologies (LTE, Wi-Fi, BLE, NFC). Familiarity with LTE networks and IoT applications in connected device ecosystems.

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

Our benefits include Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage to ensure your well-being. Plan for the future with our 401k plan, and take time off to recharge with PTO. We've got you covered with Disability Insurance and Life Insurance too!

Location Limitations:

Pleasenoteatthistime,wearenotacceptingapplicationsfromcandidatesbasedinAlaska(AK),Connecticut(CT),Delaware(DE),Massachusetts(MA),NewMexico(NM),orSouthDakota(SD).Weencouragecandidatesfromotherlocationstoapplyforouropenpositions.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Tactacam is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status. We are committed to providing a fair and inclusive work environment for all, and we encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply for our open positions. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process, please let us know, and we will be happy to assist.