Job Description

Role: Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Location: Portland, Maine

Salary: $120,000

About the Company:

Our client is a technology-driven engineering firm specializing in the design and development of advanced embedded systems. They work with a wide range of industries, providing innovative and highly integrated solutions tailored to unique customer needs. Their expertise spans embedded software, hardware integration, and full product lifecycle development, ensuring high-performance and reliable technology solutions.

Position Overview:

As an Embedded Software Engineer , you will play a key role in developing firmware and software for custom embedded processing systems. You will work on a variety of projects, from simple microcontroller-based designs to complex, multi-threaded embedded systems. This role offers the opportunity to lead smaller development projects, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to the continuous improvement of software development processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop embedded software for new electronic products, including microcontroller-based and high-performance embedded processing systems.
• Take the lead on smaller embedded systems projects by identifying key development activities and guiding team members to successful completion.
• Collaborate with hardware designers and other engineers to define software requirements and develop efficient software architectures.
• Develop detailed software specifications and implement embedded code based on defined requirements.
• Participate in the bring-up of new custom embedded processor hardware, working closely with hardware designers.
• Establish software verification testing tools and methods, ensuring robust software testing and validation.
• Document designs, specifications, and development processes in accordance with company standards.
• Provide technical input for project quoting activities, assisting with estimation and planning.
• Contribute to the enhancement of software development tools, methodologies, and best practices.
• Mentor junior engineers to foster technical growth and improve overall team expertise.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proficiency in developing embedded software using C/C++ , including bare-metal, multi-threaded RTOS, and embedded Linux (both kernel and application levels).
• Experience working with microcontroller and embedded processing platforms such as ARM and PIC (experience with DSP and FPGA-based SoCs is a plus).
• Strong understanding of embedded software architecture, design principles, and hardware integration.
• Familiarity with embedded development tools, software methodologies, and version control systems (Git).
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting and developing low-level drivers for I2C, SPI, UART, USB , and other communication interfaces using standard electronics lab equipment.
• Understanding of higher-level languages, object-oriented design, UI implementation, and PC application programming (experience with the Qt framework is a plus).
• Strong grasp of software testing, QA methodologies, and debugging tools for embedded systems.
• Ability to work independently while adhering to structured design and documentation procedures.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate across multiple engineering disciplines.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of embedded firmware/software development experience.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance with low deductibles
• Disability and life insurance coverage
• Dental and vision insurance plans
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching after one year of service
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenses
• On-site fitness center
• Wellness program with cash incentives

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative embedded software projects within a dynamic and forward-thinking engineering team. If you're passionate about embedded systems and enjoy tackling complex technical challenges, we encourage you to apply.

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