Embedded Software Engineer (Hybrid Flexibility)

Position Overview: 
We are seeking a highly skilled Embedded Software Engineer with expertise in C programming and Linux environments. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in developing and optimizing software for embedded systems. This role requires a strong understanding of low-level programming, hardware interfaces, and real-time operating systems (RTOS). This is s 3 month contract to hire and has 2 days of remote flexibility per week.

Responsibilities:

• Software Development:
• Design, develop, and test embedded software using C programming language.
• Develop drivers, middleware, and application code for embedded systems.
• Optimize code for performance and memory usage on constrained hardware platforms.
• Linux Integration:
• Develop and maintain embedded Linux kernel modules and device drivers.
• Customize and configure Linux distributions for embedded systems.
• Work with bootloaders (e.g., U-Boot) and root file systems.
• Hardware Interaction:
• Interface with various hardware components (e.g., sensors, actuators, communication interfaces).
• Debug and troubleshoot hardware-software integration issues.
• Work closely with hardware engineers to define software requirements and constraints.
• System Design:
• Participate in system architecture design and contribute to the overall system design process.
• Develop and document software specifications and design documents.
• Conduct code reviews and provide feedback to ensure code quality and adherence to standards.
• Testing and Debugging:
• Develop and execute unit tests, integration tests, and system tests for embedded software.
• Use debugging tools and techniques to diagnose and resolve software defects.
• Ensure software reliability and stability through rigorous testing and validation processes.
• Collaboration and Communication:
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers, firmware developers, and QA engineers.
• Communicate project status, challenges, and solutions effectively to stakeholders.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes and tools.