Staff Embedded Software Engineer

D3 Engineering; City of Rochester (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

401(k) retirement contribution

Tuition assistance

Job summary

D3 Engineering in Rochester, NY is seeking a Staff Embedded Software Engineer to lead the design and optimization of advanced embedded systems. The role requires a minimum of 10 years of direct experience in embedded software, particularly with embedded C/C++, Linux platforms, and real-time operating systems. Ideal candidates will also possess strong technical and leadership skills to guide engineering teams.

The position offers competitive benefits, a collaborative work environment, and opportunities for remote work.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in an Embedded Software role.
• Experience writing device drivers and debugging embedded platforms.
• Knowledge of C and C++ is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and optimize complex embedded systems.
• Integrate image sensors and design video processing systems.
• Conduct code reviews, debugging, and system verification.

Skills

Embedded C/C++

Embedded Linux

Real-time operating systems (RTOS)

Video processing

Debugging hardware

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

GCC/GNU toolchain

GIT version control

Job description

Embedded Software Engineer, Staff

Department: Product Design Services

The Role:

D3 Embedded is seeking a highly skilled Staff Embedded Software Engineer to lead the design, development, and optimization of complex embedded systems for intelligent imaging and radar applications. This role involves defining software architecture, driving technical innovation, and solving challenging system‑level issues. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in embedded C/C++, embedded imaging with CMOS cameras and similar sensors, knowledge of video pipe architectures, real‑time operating systems (RTOS), microcontroller architectures, and low‑level hardware interactions. As a key technical leader, this position requires strong problem‑solving skills, the ability to mentor and guide engineering teams, and a strategic mindset to influence product development and long‑term technology roadmaps.

The Responsibilities:

• All phases of the product development cycle including:
  • requirements definition and architecture
  • software design and development
  • software implementation
  • hardware bring‑up, software/hardware integration
  • verification and validation, and customer support
  • embedded processors running real‑time operating systems or Embedded Linux on custom electronics.
• Integrating image sensors and cameras into real‑time embedded systems
• Designing and implementing high‑performance video processing pipes that use real‑time image and radar data.
• Technical tasks including:
  • assisting with board bring‑up
  • developing driver and application‑level code
  • system verification
• Conducting overcode reviews, unit testing, debugging, and software/hardware integration.
• Technical direction and leadership in a non‑supervisory capacity for complex engineering projects.
• Support project planning efforts including task definition and work effort.
• Develop and evaluate plans and criteria for various projects and activities.
• Embedded Linux platforms:
  • Open‑source Linux and associated SDKs
  • GCC/GNU toolchain
• Developing & identifying tools / methods for better design reuse & process improvement.
• Design reviews and technical oversight.
• Coaching & mentoring less experienced engineers.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Other duties as assigned.

The Right Person Will Have:

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering discipline and/or equivalent years of experience.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Embedded Software role.
• Ability to read schematics and debug digital hardware using oscilloscope, logic analyzer, or similar tools for troubleshooting.
• Experience writing embedded device drivers.
• Experience debugging embedded platforms.
• Knowledge of embedded software and firmware development, including C and C++.
• Up to date experience with Embedded Linux platforms, configuration, board support package, kernel drivers, and device tree.
• Experience using GIT version control system.
• Experience developing with GCC/GNU toolchain.
• Experience with embedded camera and video processing is desirable.
• Capable of a big picture, system‑oriented approach.
• Solid technical leadership skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

The Benefits:

• Medical and dental coverage.
• Employer paid basic life, short‑term disability, and identity theft coverage.
• Voluntary vision, life, long‑term disability, accident, critical illness coverage.
• 401(k) retirement contribution.
• Paid holidays, time‑off, and sick time.
• Tuition assistance and employer paid professional development.
• Remote opportunities available.
• Complimentary snacks and beverages.
• Employer sponsored social events.

The Company:

Since our founding in 1999, D3 Embedded has driven innovation in high‑performance embedded systems development. We leverage our expertise in autonomous machines, sensors, imaging, optics, edge computing, algorithms, robotics, and electrification to provide cutting‑edge engineering design and low‑volume manufacturing services. Headquartered in Rochester NY, we serve a global network of customers and are proudly connected with many technology leaders and Fortune 500 companies. We are interested in bright, creative, and team‑oriented individuals exhilarated by the opportunity to transform the world through frontier technologies.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States. D3 Embedded does not sponsor visas.

D3 Embedded is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider and hire applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local law.

D3 Embedded participates in E‑Verify, a federal program that confirms employment eligibility upon hire.