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Embedded Software developer

Zapnix LLC
Plano, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 5/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/15/2026

Company Description

Zapnix LLC specializes in connecting exceptional talent with leading organizations across the United States. As a trusted staffing partner, we offer bespoke workforce solutions designed to drive business success and career progression. Our expertise includes a variety of industries, such as IT, healthcare, finance, and engineering. By understanding market trends and maintaining a people-first approach, we ensure seamless hiring experiences and long-term value for our clients and candidates.


Role : Principal Embedded Software developer

Location : Plano TX(Onsite) 

Type : W2 Contract 


Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Principal Software Engineer with extensive experience in Linux-based systems software design, security concepts, development, and testing. The ideal candidate will be responsible for implementing new mission critical in-vehicle features and architecting and delivering industry leading secure software.

Key/Primary Responsibilities 

  • Develop embedded software for Toyota products.
  • Operate with minimal oversight to define requirements with stakeholders and design the implementation of new features.
  • Investigate cyber security controls of processors and microcontrollers and develop Proof-of-Concepts and implementation guidance to suppliers.
  • Work with the open-source community to expand capabilities of existing projects and share new projects that are broadly useful outside of Toyota.
  • Develop software in accordance with team coding guidelines and industry standards including MISRA, SEI CERT, and AUTOSAR.
  • Collaborate with CICD teams to add new capabilities to the build and release pipeline and customize pipeline for new projects.
  • Collaborate with test teams to define testing strategies and assist in automated test development.
  • Mentor junior and mid-level engineers in software development best practices and provide guidance in their design, implementation, and testing tasks.
  • Conduct root cause analysis of defects and lead initiatives to improve product quality and testing processes.
  • Work with a wide range of stakeholders to align on deliverable expectations, deployment timelines, and testing issues.
  • Participate in team meetings, including sprint planning, retrospectives, and daily stand-ups, to ensure effective communication and collaboration.
  • Stay current with industry trends and best practices in embedded systems development, and advocate for their integration into the team’s processes.


Requirements

  • 10 years of experience in embedded systems software development, with a focus on both hardware and software components.
  • Strong understanding of embedded programming languages (e.g., C, C ) and familiarity with real-time operating systems (RTOS).
  • Experience developing embedded Linux systems, BSP integration and customization with tools such as Yocto
  • Knowledge of communication protocols (e.g., I2C, SPI, UART) and hardware interfaces.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Comfortable using the linux command line interface

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