Position Title: Embedded Software Engineer
Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting direct hire Embedded Software Engineer opportunity.
Job Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and maintain embedded firmware for control, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems.
- Bring up new embedded hardware platforms, including microcontrollers, SoCs, and custom PCBs.
- Develop low-level drivers for sensors, actuators, communication interfaces, and power systems.
- Support system integration, testing, and troubleshooting in lab and field environments.
- Collaborate with mechanical and electrical engineers to define system requirements and interfaces.
- Implement real-time and safety-critical software with an emphasis on reliability and robustness.
- Create and maintain clear technical documentation for firmware, interfaces, and test procedures.
- Support debugging of system-level issues spanning software, electronics, and hardware.
Job Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- 0–3 years of experience in embedded software development, firmware, or systems engineering.
- Proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems; experience with Python or similar scripting languages a plus.
- Experience with microcontrollers (e.g., STM32, ESP32, AVR, ARM-based systems) and real-time systems.
- Familiarity with communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, or Ethernet.
- Exposure to hardware debugging tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and JTAG debuggers.
- Experience working in lab, test, or R&D environments is a bonus.
- Strong organizational skills and a passion for learning, problem solving, and building real systems.
Job Details:
- Job Type: Full-time, Direct-Hire
- Salary Range: $120K-150K.
- Location: Alameda, CA (Onsite).
- ITAR obligations are associated with this role, U.S. citizenship, U.S. legal permanent resident status, or protected person status under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a) (1), (3) is required.
About Protingent: Protingent is a niche provider of top Engineering and IT talent to Software, Electronics, Medical Device, Telecom, and Aerospace companies nationwide. Protingent exists to make a positive impact and contribution to the lives of others as well as our community by providing relevant, rewarding, and exciting work opportunities for our candidates.