Embedded Systems Engineer - Performance & Power Optimization

We are a design house with a team of 600 talented engineers. Our main office is located in Lund, Southern Sweden, with additional offices in San Jose, San Diego, and Seattle. We focus on in-house projects related to connected products within consumer electronics and IoT devices. As a fast-growing company, we are looking for open-minded, talented individuals to join our journey. Our culture emphasizes sharing experiences and knowledge, embodying a Nordic work culture that prioritizes work-life balance and care for people.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-depth analysis and tuning of Linux/Android system software for performance and power optimization.
• Contribute to the early bring-up of new silicon and development boards.
• Conduct hands-on testing of various use cases on development boards, measuring power consumption and performance metrics.
• Analyze collected data to identify performance bottlenecks and power inefficiencies.
• Design and execute experiments for architectural analysis.
• Collaborate closely with the software development team to implement and validate power optimization solutions.

• 3-5 years in system software engineering focused on performance and power optimization for Linux and Android embedded systems.
• Experience with Android OS.
• Proficiency in CPU governor tuning, battery usage optimization, and software stack profiling.
• Experience in bringing up new boards and silicon bring-up phases.
• Understanding of SoC architecture, including frequency scaling and power rails.
• Proficiency in C and Python.
• Ability to conduct detailed hands-on testing, data collection, and in-depth analysis of results.

• 5 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to tune system parameters and perform architectural experiments.
• Experience in reviewing schematics.
• Familiarity with camera/audio/graphics Android SW stack.

The role operates within cross-collaborative engineering teams. We offer flexible scheduling, allowing you to start and end your day when it suits you, supporting work-life balance. The workplace embraces Nordic values that prioritize personal time, trust, and autonomy. The company provides comprehensive health and wellness coverage, paid time off, and various benefits supporting long-term health and happiness. Opportunities for career growth and stability are emphasized, with many team members having long tenures. The inclusive culture values diversity, with 30% of leadership roles held by women. The company also hosts annual international trips and conferences, along with regular team-building events.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Redmond, Washington.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $137000.00 - $190000.00/yr.

Paid Time off/Vacation and Paid Holidays
401(k)
401(k) matching
Basic Life / AD&D insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Healthcare and Dependent Care
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Bereavement Leave
Employee Assistance Program
Employee and Customer Referral Program
For position based in California and all other states (excluding Washington), we offer both short-term and long-term disability insurance. For positions based in Washington state, we offer long-term disability insurance only.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Redmond,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 31, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Salary : $137,000 - $190,000