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Embedded Software Engineer

Cutsforth
Ferndale, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/18/2026
Role Information:

  • Job Title: Embedded Software Engineer
  • Work Location: Fully remote position, home office
  • Employment Type: Full-time
  • Employment Status: Exempt, salaried
  • Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
  • Must reside in the United States.
  • We are not accepting applicants for remote workers in California, Illinois, and New York at this time.

Compensation:

  • Annual base salary of $103,000 - $129,000, depending on years of experience

Role Overview:

The Embedded Software Engineer designs, integrates and implements software of embedded devices and systems. Analyzes, studies and improves the efficiency and stability of the system. Executes a complete embedded software development lifecycle. Develops, codes, tests and troubleshoots the system software. Role responsibilities include software architecture design, building new applications, and maintaining and updating existing programs utilizing broad range embedded software and firmware.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Supports company products with embedded software tools for data collection from a variety of sensors, developing and writing code for extraction of diagnostic features.
  • Interfaces with hardware design and development and provides postproduction support when needed.
  • Collaborates with customers, internal teams, and vendors to fix and improve products.
  • Supports software quality assurance and optimizes I/O (input/output) performance.
  • Debugs and optimizes new and existing code.
  • Maintains and implements cybersecurity protocols as required, including code chain of custody and code security.
  • Participates in code reviews to analyze and improve code written by other vendors or team members.
  • Stays current with the latest industry developments, follows best practices in use of source control, and participates in code reviews.

Required Qualifications:

  • 3 years of education in computer science or related field
  • 3 years of software development including C/C and/or python
  • 3 years of experience in Linux and/or real-time operating systems
  • Project-based development experience.
  • Experience integrating mechanical and electronic controls, understanding of instrumentation, control logic, safety integrated systems, and controls

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Electrical, or Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field
  • 3 years of experience in areas outlined above
  • Experience in the following areas:
    • Modbus
    • Python
    • Qt
    • GitHub
Other Qualifications:

  • Successfully pass background check for cybersecurity access requirements.
  • General Software development proficiency including C/C and python
  • Designs, develops, and implements new algorithms and tools, specifically within, but not limited to the Linux operating system.
  • Conducts routine and non-routine testing on existing algorithms to identify bugs and areas for optimization.
  • Documents algorithm implementation, user requirements, and specifications.
  • Must have the ability to follow patterns and build upon established models.
  • Must have experience employing the scientific method of problem-solving.
  • Must seek to understand and implement complex system designs.
  • Must be able to estimate the time required to complete familiar tasks/projects properly.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills
  • Use version control systems (e.g., Git) and collaboration tools as part of the development workflow

Cybersecurity Role Expectations:

  • Candidate will be responsible for reviewing policies and procedures related to cybersecurity and those relevant to the functions of their role.
  • Candidate is expected to maintain a cybersecure work environment.

Benefits:

  • Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance
  • Health Savings Account with Employer contributions
  • 401(k) with Employer match
  • Short-term & Long-term Disability Coverage
  • Accidental Death & Dismemberment Coverage
  • Life Insurance Coverage
  • 80 hours of Paid-Time-Off annually
  • Eight paid holidays per year
  • All other benefits required by applicable law

Alignment with Corporate Values

All Cutsforth employees are expected to perform their work in a manner that exhibits understanding and adherence to the Company Mission and Core Attributes of Cutsforth Employees. Employees in management roles must exhibit continual improvement along Cutsforth’s Leadership Traits. Further, each employee must read and adhere to corporate policies and safety protocols.

  • Learn more about Cutsforth here: Cutsforth.com/About
  • Read our Mission & Values here: Cutsforth.com/Values

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Cutsforth will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Cutsforth will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Such action shall include, but not be limited to the following: Employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship. Cutsforth agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for employment, notices to be provided by the provisions of this nondiscrimination clause.

For Cutsforth's full Equal Employment Opportunity Policy, click here: EEO Notice to Employees & Applicants

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