Embedded SWE
- Redmond, WA, United States
From $83 USD / hour
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- Pay
- From $83 USD / hour
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience in embedded software engineering
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Required Skills & Experience
5+ years of experience in embedded software engineering Android experience Strong proficiency in C/C++ development Hands-on experience with low-level system layers on MCUs and complex embedded systems Experience working with microcontrollers, sensors, and communication protocols Working knowledge of end-to-end pipelines Experience with peripherals such as USB, SPI, MIPI CSI/DSI, I2C, UART, GPIO etc. Experience producing production quality, fail-safe firmware for low-power real-time system control Experience with wireless and wired communication protocols, including USB, TCP/IP, Ethernet, Bluetooth and 802.11 Experience with embedded micro-controllers like ARM Cortex M0/M3/M4 architecture and boot mechanism, interrupt priorities and experience with configuring peripherals
Job Description
The Embedded Software Engineer will support the development of AR glasses and two core wearable products, each with its own ecosystem of accessories, within a dynamic hardware environment. The team is responsible for building the system-level software that powers these devices, working with custom silicon, off-the-shelf processors, and Android-based systems. Key areas include boot orchestration, the out-of-box experience, and middleware that connects the embedded hardware layer to higher-level functionality.
New prototypes and development hardware are introduced regularly, requiring hands-on validation and close cross-functional collaboration. On a daily basis, the engineer will validate software on system hardware, ensure existing frameworks are operating as expected, and enable low-level hardware functionality across devices. Responsibilities will vary depending on product maturity, ranging from final-stage refinements and tying up loose ends on near-release products to more in-depth development efforts on earlier-stage initiatives.
The role involves debugging complex system-level issues, analyzing performance, optimizing for power efficiency, and developing or extending features and functionality. While core functionality is already established, the focus will be on scaling and expanding capabilities across multiple products and bridging low-level embedded systems with higher-level software functionality.
The engineer will partner closely with electrical engineers and other software engineers, requiring a strong understanding of hardware components and how software interacts with them. This role is less focused on greenfield prototyping or system architecture and more centered on system software, performance optimization, reliability, boot and hardware enablement, and embedded-to-Android integration within established wearable products.
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Skills
- C
- C++
- Embedded systems
- Communication skills
- Firmware
- Control systems
- Collaboration
- Debugging
- Hardware components