What are the responsibilities and job description for the Embedded Software Engineer - Networking position at websterandwebster?
A fast-growing, embedded company seeks an Embedded Software Engineer. This international company develops sophisticated low-level software that powers secure and safety-critical systems across demanding industries. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who excels at building and optimizing the core networking components that ensure reliable, high-integrity data communication across complex embedded platforms. You'll be instrumental in designing the future of secured embedded connectivity.
Key Responsibilities
Core Qualifications
What Sets This Opportunity Apart
- Design, implement, and rigorously optimize embedded network stacks, communication drivers, and protocols.
- Partner with system and security engineering teams to seamlessly integrate advanced secure networking and real-time capabilities.
- Rigorously validate and verify driver and protocol implementations to ensure reliability and adherence to strict functional safety and certification standards.
- Master advanced troubleshooting of complex networking issues using state-of-the-art embedded debugging tools and testing methodologies.
- Actively research and integrate emerging trends in networking, real-time communication, and embedded software design.
- Collaborate effectively as a core member of a distributed, high-performance engineering team.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Strong hands-on programming expertise in C and C , with exposure to assembly for low-level performance optimization.
- Proven experience developing and integrating network drivers and protocol stacks within resource-constrained embedded systems.
- In-depth knowledge of real-time operating systems (RTOS) or complex embedded Linux environments.
- Familiarity with next-generation networking technologies such as Time Sensitive Networking or Time-Triggered Ethernet is highly desirable.
- Prior experience applying or working under rigorous safety or certification standards (e.g., DO-178C, ISO 26262) is preferred.
- Proficiency in using hardware tools such as JTAG debuggers, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers for low-level debugging.
- Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and clear communication skills.
- Impact on Mission-Critical Systems: Your code will directly power some of the world's most advanced, high-integrity applications in sectors like aerospace, automotive, and industrial control.
- Cutting-Edge Technology: This role offers deep exposure to emerging secure and real-time networking standards, placing you at the forefront of embedded development.
- Engineering Excellence: Join a culture focused on technical depth, where quality, security, and performance are paramount—an ideal environment for a dedicated low-level software expert.
- Growth and Flexibility: As part of a fast-growing company, you'll find ample opportunity for career advancement and the flexibility of working within a distributed engineering team.
If you’re passionate about building reliable, high-performance networking solutions for embedded systems and want to contribute to technology that powers safety-critical industries, apply today.
Title: Embedded Software Engineer - Networking
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Hours: Full-Time
Location: San Diego, CA
Location Type: Fully Remote
Relocation: None
Job ID: JO-2504-1235