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Embedded Software Engineer
About the role
We are looking for an Embedded Software Engineer to join our team. You will write firmware in C or C++ for microcontrollers.
Responsibilities
- Write firmware in C or C++ for microcontrollers.
- Work with RTOS, drivers and communication protocols.
- Debug on hardware with oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
- Optimize memory and power use.
- Write tests and documentation.
Required
- C/C++
- RTOS
- Microcontrollers
- Communication protocols (SPI, I2C, CAN)
- Debugging with scopes and JTAG
Preferred
- Linux kernel
- Python
- Bootloaders
Tools and stack
C and C++, RTOS (FreeRTOS, Zephyr), JTAG debuggers, I2C, SPI and UART, Oscilloscope and logic analyzer, Git
Employment type: [Contract / W2 / C2C / Full-time]
Location: [City, ST / Remote]
Duration: [months]
Work authorization: [accepted types]Responsibilities explained
Each responsibility maps to something a candidate should be able to describe.
- Write firmware in C or C++ for microcontrollers.
- Work with RTOS, drivers and communication protocols.
- Debug on hardware with oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
- Optimize memory and power use.
- Write tests and documentation.
Required skills
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- C/C++
- RTOS
- Microcontrollers
- Communication protocols (SPI, I2C, CAN)
- Debugging with scopes and JTAG
Preferred skills
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- Linux kernel
- Python
- Bootloaders
Other titles this role appears under
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- Embedded Software Engineer
- Embedded Developer
- Firmware Engineer
Seniority guide
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- Junior: implements drivers and fixes bugs.
- Mid: owns subsystems.
- Senior: designs firmware architecture and power strategy.
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