Sr. Embedded Software/Firmware Engineer/Contractor

A2e Technologies; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company seeks a Sr. Embedded Software/Firmware Engineer for a hybrid contractor position based in San Diego. The role focuses on embedded Linux system development and requires strong experience in C/C++ and real-time operating systems. Candidates must possess excellent communication skills and be adaptable to various processing platforms while contributing to a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with ARM SoCs and micro-controllers.
• Proficiency with Real-time OS (ThreadX, VxWorks, FreeRTOS).
• Knowledge of I/O hardware (USB, PCIe, Ethernet, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded Linux systems at application and kernel module levels.
• Collaborate effectively in a client-facing hybrid role.
• Overlay troubleshooting with lab equipment (logic analyzers, scopes).

Skills

Embedded Linux system development

C/C++

Communication skills

Agile methodologies

Version management (Git)

Tools

Yocto

PetaLinux

Eclipse

Visual Studio

GNU tools

Job description

Title: Sr. Embedded Software/Firmware Engineer/Contractor

Location: San Diego (92121)

Term: Long Term Contract

Duration: Long Term

Start: Immediately

• Seeking Client facing Sr. Embedded Software/Firmware Engineer for a Hybrid role.
• Contractor with a Can Do approach with the ability to come up to speed quickly technically.
• Very collaborative with excellent communication skills and people skills

• Embedded Linux system development at both Application and Kernel module level
• Yocto and PetaLinux
• Experience working with a variety of different processing platforms (ARM SoCs, micro-controllers, etc.)
• Strong background in architecting both bare-metal and multi-threaded systems
• Proficiency with a Real-time OS (ThreadX, VxWorks, FreeRTOS, etc.)
• C/C++ /Modern C++
• Knowledge and experience interfacing to I/O hardware (USB, PCIe, Ethernet, SDIO, SPI, UART, I2c, etc.)
• Experience with protocol stacks (TCP/IP, RTSP/RTP, USB, etc.)
• Experience with board bring-up and use of lab equipment (logic analyzers, scopes, etc.)
• Experience with a variety of SW development tools (GNU tools, Eclipse, Visual Studio, Green Hills, IAR, JTAG debuggers, etc.)
• Proficiency in reading and understanding Schematics and Component Datasheets
• Good knowledge of version management tools like Git
• Experience with Agile methodologies (Kanban, Scrum)