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Staff Software Engineer – Embedded Systems

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Robert Half

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We are seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead the development of embedded software solutions for complex, safety-critical commercial systems. This role provides technical leadership across the full embedded software lifecycle, including architecture, development, testing, automation, and field and factory tooling. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in embedded systems, strong leadership and mentoring capabilities, and a proven ability to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions. This position plays a key role in advancing global embedded software standards, improving reliability, security, and user experience across products.

Job Responsibility:

  • Lead implementation of the embedded software roadmap across field and factory tools
  • Provide architectural guidance and drive best practices across global engineering teams
  • Establish and enforce coding standards and conduct code reviews to ensure high-quality, maintainable software
  • Mentor and guide engineers to strengthen technical depth and consistency
  • Lead development of embedded C/C++ solutions across real-time systems
  • Support kernel, driver, BSP, bootloader, and device driver development
  • Design and maintain multi-threaded, real-time applications using RTOS platforms
  • Integrate and debug hardware interfaces including CAN, RS232/422/485, SPI, I2C, EEPROM, Flash, and timers
  • Drive adoption of automated testing, simulation, and CI/CD pipelines to improve release quality and speed
  • Lead regression and system-level integration testing strategies
  • Utilize advanced debugging tools (emulators, logic analyzers, JTAG/BDM, CAN analyzers, scopes)
  • Lead integration of cybersecurity best practices into embedded products
  • Partner with field users to improve UI/UX and reduce troubleshooting time
  • Lead critical troubleshooting efforts for high-value customers and legacy systems
  • Participate in project planning, estimation, and cross-functional resource coordination

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with 12+ years of experience
  • or Master’s degree with 10+ years of experience
  • Extensive experience across all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
  • Strong embedded C/C++ development experience
  • Hands-on experience with RTOS environments and real-time debugging
  • Experience with source control systems (Git, Subversion, Atlassian tools)
  • Strong understanding of embedded hardware, schematics, and system integration
  • Ability to work independently, lead multiple initiatives, and mentor others
  • Strong communication skills and commitment to safety, ethics, and quality

Nice to have:

  • Experience with VB.NET or C# for simulator and UI/UX tooling
  • Experience with ARM or ColdFire microcontrollers
  • Familiarity with Linux, VxWorks, ThreadX, or Green Hills RTOS
  • Experience with Java, Python, Yocto, or other embedded build systems
  • Networking protocol experience (TCP/IP, UDP, Multicast) and tools such as Wireshark
  • Experience using defect tracking tools such as JIRA or Bugzilla
  • Ability to work in industrial environments including equipment rooms as needed
What we offer:
  • medical insurance
  • vision insurance
  • dental insurance
  • life insurance
  • disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
April 27, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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