Sr Embedded Software Engineer

Acara Solutions, Inc.; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team culture

Global opportunities

People-first culture

Innovation focus

Job summary

Acara Solutions in Melbourne, FL is seeking a Sr Embedded Software Engineer to lead architecture, design, and integration of complex embedded software systems. You will own subsystems from concept through deployment and mentor junior engineers while collaborating with hardware, FPGA, and verification teams.

The role requires strong C/C++ expertise, experience with Bare-Metal, RTOS, and Embedded Linux, and hands-on work with drivers and peripherals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, or software engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of professional embedded software development experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, integration, and verification of embedded software components and subsystems.
• Own software architecture and implementation decisions for assigned products and features.
• Develop software for Bare-Metal, RTOS, and Embedded Linux environments.
• Design and implement low-level drivers and middleware for various interfaces.
• Mentor junior engineers and conduct code reviews.

Skills

C/C++

Embedded software

Software architecture

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or computer science

Tools

Vitis IDE

GitLab

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

• Job Type: Direct Placement
• Duration: Direct Placeme

Job Title:

Sr Embedded Software Engineer

Location:

on-Site, Melbourne, FL

Employment Type:

Direct

Schedule:

9x80

About the Opportunity:

The Senior Embedded Software Engineer is responsible for the architecture, design, development, integration, verification, and sustainment of complex embedded software solutions. This individual serves as a technical leader within a project team, providing technical guidance to junior engineers while owning significant software subsystems from concept through deployment.The role requires strong expertise in embedded systems, hardware/software integration, system-level debugging, and cross-functional collaboration.

What You'll Do:

• Lead the design, development, integration, and verification of complex embedded software components and subsystems.
• Own software architecture and implementation decisions for assigned products and features.
• Develop software solutions for Bare-Metal, RTOS, and Embedded Linux environments.
• Design and implement low-level drivers, middleware, communication protocols, and application software.
• Lead software integration efforts involving processors, FPGA designs, sensors, imaging systems, and peripheral devices.
• Perform root-cause analysis and resolve complex software and system-level issues.
• Develop software requirements, architecture documents, design specifications, and verification procedures.
• Conduct code reviews and mentor junior engineers in software design, implementation, and debugging techniques.
• Collaborate with systems, FPGA, hardware, verification, manufacturing, and program teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Support project planning activities including technical risk identification, effort estimation, and schedule development.
• Participate in customer demonstrations, technical reviews, and design reviews.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Supportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability
• Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries
• People-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work
• Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates

Why This Opportunity is Exciting:

This role offers the chance to join a company that prioritizes both people and performance-where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you room to grow and develop professionally.

About Acara Solutions

Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

Sound like a good fit?

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, software engineering, or a related technical discipline
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in embedded software development

What Sets You Apart:

• Expert-level proficiency in C and C++
• Experience developing software in Bare-Metal, FreeRTOS, and/or Embedded Linux environments.
• Experience developing software for AMD/Xilinx Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC and/or MicroBlaze platforms.
• Experience using AMD Vitis IDE and associated debugging tools.
• Experience developing and debugging low-level device drivers including UART, SPI, I2C, DMA, GPIO, and Ethernet interfaces.
• Strong understanding of embedded software architecture and design principles
• Experience with hardware/software integration and system-level debugging
• Familiarity with GitLab, JIRA, Confluence, and software configuration management practices
• Strong communication and technical leadership skills

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
• Successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.