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Embedded Software Engineer

Staffing Spot, Inc.
San Francisco, CA Contractor
POSTED ON 7/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/11/2027
Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain application software for Embedded Linux platforms—building solutions that power mission-critical systems.
  • Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code using Go, Rust, or C , with a focus on performance, reliability, and security.
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional engineering teams (hardware, systems, QA) to define architecture and bring new features to life—turning bold ideas into production-ready software.
  • Debug, optimize, and enhance software performance and reliability, ensuring seamless operation across diverse embedded environments.
  • Participate actively in code reviews and help evolve engineering standards and best practices across the team.
  • Communicate technical concepts clearly and confidently to engineers, product leaders, and stakeholders—bridging gaps between design and deployment.

Required Qualifications

  • 4 years (Engineer) or 7–8 years (Senior Engineer) of hands-on embedded software development experience.
  • Strong programming skills in Go, Rust, or C —with a passion for writing elegant, maintainable code.
  • Candidates with a primary background in C must also have solid C experience.
  • Proven experience working with Embedded Linux in application-layer contexts.
  • Experience designing and implementing application-layer software for resource-constrained embedded systems.
  • Strong problem-solving, debugging, and systems-thinking abilities.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills—essential for collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with Yocto or other embedded Linux build systems (e.g., Buildroot, OpenWrt).
  • Experience architecting or contributing to complex embedded software systems at scale.
  • Prior experience at high-performing engineering organizations such as Google, Apple, Meta, Rivian, or similar—where engineering excellence meets product impact.
  • Domain knowledge in energy or aerospace industries—especially relevant for roles focused on sustainability or mission-critical applications.

Skills: software,application,c,embedded software,embedded linux,embedded

Salary : $66 - $68

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