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Senior Software Engineer – C, C++, Embedded Programming

Pyramid Consulting, Inc
San Diego, CA Contractor
POSTED ON 5/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/16/2026

Immediate need for a talented Senior Software Engineer – C, C , Embedded Programming. This is a 12 months contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in San Diego, CA (Onsite). Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested.

Job ID: 25-92467

Pay Range: $95 - $105/hour.  Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, implement, and maintain real-time embedded software for safety-critical medical devices.
  • Conduct code reviews, unit testing, and integration testing.
  • Diagnose and resolve complex software issues in embedded environments.

Key Requirements and Technology Experience: 

  • Key skills; C/C , Embedded Systems Programming
  • Experience with QNX OS
  • Design control / regulated environments (medical device)
  • 15–20 years of experience in real-time embedded device software development.
  • Strong proficiency in C/C and embedded systems programming.
  • Expertise in Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS).
  • Hands-on experience with QNX and/or OSE operating systems.
  • Experience with interprocess communication (IPC) mechanisms.
  • Experience in large code base application architecture and design.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
  • Experience in the medical device industry and familiarity with FDA regulations.
  • Knowledge of infusion systems or other safety-critical applications.
  • Experience with communication protocols (UART, SPI, I2C).
  • Networking application development experience, including, TCP/IP, TLS 1.3, DHCP, DNS, and firewall configurations
  • Network security, PKI systems, and certificate management.
  • Experience with Wi-Fi (802.11) and wireless security protocols (EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, EAP-PEAP).
  • Device security experience, including secure boot, authentication/encryption algorithms.
  • Experience with over-the-air (OTA) firmware updates and device provisioning.
  • Familiarity with OpenSSL (or similar) APIs.


Our client is a leading Healthcare Industry, and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration.

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