Embedded Software Engineer

Job Description

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.