Top Embedded Software Engineer Jobs

The role involves developing and supporting virtualization technology for testing embedded systems, integrating test environments, and enhancing test processes.

Architect, develop, debug, and sustain embedded software for aviation cabin systems, including a Yocto-based video encoder/decoder platform. Responsibilities include HDCP-protected IP video streaming, FPGA and ARM SoC integration, device drivers, networking interfaces, hardware/software root-cause analysis, certification-aligned verification, lifecycle maintenance, release planning, and mentoring junior engineers.

Develop and debug embedded C/C++ software and daemon services for a containerized, SCA-compliant tactical SDR operating environment. Build Docker and Podman images, automate workflows with Python and Bash, deploy software on ARM64 and x86_64 Linux platforms, and troubleshoot drivers, peripherals, buses, performance, and memory issues. Support hardware-in-the-loop testing, integration validation, customer milestones, and waveform demonstrations.

Designs, develops, verifies, and maintains embedded software and firmware for test and measurement products. Responsibilities include software architecture, hardware interfaces, resource optimization, secure coding, cybersecurity controls, automated testing, diagnostics, continuous integration, production transfer, and code reviews. The role also supports Agile development, mentors less experienced engineers, resolves cross-functional technical issues, and contributes to continuous improvement.

Design and implement high-performance, 3GPP-compliant 5G Core control- and user-plane functions on ARM-based embedded Linux. Develop in C/Go/Rust, use DPDK for packet processing, optimize latency/throughput, debug protocol and performance issues, and collaborate cross-functionally to integrate carrier-grade systems.

Designs and develops embedded software and firmware for unmanned systems, including real-time control, communications, navigation, telemetry, and autonomy features. Responsibilities include developing drivers, HALs, BSPs, hardware interfaces, communication protocols, and embedded Linux applications; optimizing performance; conducting software and system testing; troubleshooting hardware-software integration issues; and collaborating with hardware, systems, product, and test teams.

Lead architecture and development of highly available, low-latency Kubernetes-based cloud services for connected devices. Design scalable systems, write and review maintainable code, improve reliability and performance, evolve CI/CD and infrastructure automation, and establish observability and resilience practices. Collaborate across Product, Design, and engineering teams while mentoring engineers and influencing technical direction. The role requires expertise in distributed systems, backend development, Kubernetes, containers, infrastructure as code, and SQL or NoSQL data stores.

Develop, integrate, and test safety-critical embedded software for military aircraft avionics systems. The role involves C++ development in real-time operating systems, communications protocols, laboratory and hardware integration, troubleshooting, and software documentation. Candidates collaborate across engineering and deployment teams, work onsite in Atlanta, obtain security clearance eligibility, and travel approximately 10%.

Design, develop, integrate, and validate mission-critical embedded avionics software using C/C++ and Python in deterministic RTOS environments. Integrate aircraft subsystems, implement avionics communication protocols, and ensure compliance with DO-178B/C, ARP4754, and safety requirements. Manage requirements traceability, testing, documentation, and continuous integration using Jira, Bitbucket, Confluence, Bamboo, and IBM Rational DOORS. Provide technical mentorship and collaborate across engineering teams to develop next-generation cockpit platforms.

Design and develop embedded software for satellite avionics and payload processing systems. Responsibilities include low-level C/C++ development, device drivers, embedded Linux, bootloaders, RTOS solutions, communications interfaces, cybersecurity protocols, hardware and FPGA integration, testing, release management, and software architecture. The role also requires mentoring junior engineers, translating system requirements, and improving engineering practices for mission-critical aerospace products.

Develop and maintain embedded Linux operating systems for autonomous vehicle devices. Configure Yocto build systems and U-Boot bootloaders, develop device drivers and kernel components in C, C++, or Rust, optimize performance, support hardware bring-up and manufacturing, and collaborate across software, hardware, release, and operations teams.

Develop and optimize low-level embedded software and firmware for wireless communication systems. Integrate WiFi and 5G/LTE modules, support board bring-up, and validate hardware-software interactions. Optimize CPU, DSP, FPGA, and power performance; implement secure boot and OTA firmware updates; debug complex subsystem interactions; and collaborate with hardware and cross-functional teams. Maintain technical documentation and participate in code reviews.

Develop embedded Linux platform software for Intuitive’s Ion robotic surgical system. Responsibilities include C/C++ application development, kernel and driver integration, bootloader and hardware bring-up, system debugging, performance optimization, reliability engineering, verification and validation, and manufacturing transfer. The engineer collaborates across software, electrical, FPGA, manufacturing, clinical, and service teams, contributes to architecture and design reviews, and mentors junior engineers.

Architect, design, develop, integrate, verify, and document real-time embedded software for military GPS receivers. Focus on GPS anti-jam and signal-processing capabilities, including jammer direction finding, position, and characterization. Analyze requirements, define software architectures, develop tools, support field demonstrations and customers, and mentor engineers. Collaborate across systems, firmware, and hardware disciplines while contributing to product development and continuous improvement.

Develop and support embedded software and firmware for automotive hardware products, from prototype through production. Responsibilities include hardware bring-up, peripheral configuration, algorithm development, debugging across hardware and software, code reviews, product planning, and mentoring engineers. The role requires embedded C/C++ development, microcontroller and RTOS experience, embedded Linux knowledge, and hands-on use of electronic instrumentation. This is an on-site position in Buffalo Grove, Illinois.

Develop, modernize, test, integrate, release, and maintain embedded operational flight software and simulation applications for military defense platforms. Participate throughout the software development lifecycle, solve complex technical problems, support hardware and software integration, and collaborate with program managers, suppliers, and government customers. The role may be filled at the Engineer or Principal Engineer level and requires on-site work in Warner Robins, Georgia.

Lead architecture and development of embedded networking software for surgical robotic systems. Own multi-year technical direction across the network stack, including reliability, low-latency switching, traffic shaping, messaging, session management, Ethernet drivers, and real-time safety-critical paths. Mentor engineers, lead reviews, resolve complex hardware-software failures, guide technology selections, and collaborate across engineering, clinical, and manufacturing teams.

Leads a 10–15-person embedded software engineering section while serving as a technical contributor on communications programs. Responsibilities include staffing, recruiting, training, performance management, career development, compensation coordination, conflict resolution, and software process improvement. Approximately 80% of the role supports embedded communications systems within Fighter Networked Systems and Advanced Communications, including real-time, multithreaded, secure software and engineering execution.

Develop, test, integrate, operate, and maintain embedded software and firmware for defense systems. Apply software architecture, object-oriented design, scripting, Agile or Waterfall methodologies, version control, and full software development lifecycle practices. Collaborate with customers, suppliers, users, and technical teams while supporting Linux or VxWorks environments, target hardware integration, and complex multiprocessing systems.

Designs, develops, tests, integrates, operates, and maintains embedded software and firmware for defense systems. Responsibilities span the full software development lifecycle, including requirements, architecture, coding, testing, debugging, and hardware integration. The role uses C++, scripting, Linux or VxWorks, version control, Agile or Waterfall methodologies, DevSecOps, and model-based engineering. This is a full-time, on-site position supporting critical national defense products and requires a Secret clearance before starting.

Designs, develops, integrates, tests, and maintains embedded software components throughout the product lifecycle. Responsibilities include defining technical requirements, delivering projects on schedule, supporting prototypes and feasibility analyses, improving development processes, and collaborating with hardware, mechanical, manufacturing, testing, marketing, and external teams. The role requires C/C++ development, RTOS and Linux experience, embedded security, wireless technologies, software testing, configuration management, and technical leadership.

Develop and maintain a user-space runtime that enables production ECU firmware to run on workstations and cloud servers. Model peripherals, integrate RTOS-based firmware with host abstractions, maintain cross-compilation builds, and extend HIL Pytest validation suites. Debug firmware-host discrepancies using GDB and protocol analysis, collaborate across hardware and software teams, lead design reviews, improve code quality, and mentor engineers on real-time embedded development.

Develop, test, document, and deploy embedded Linux software and firmware for rocket avionics, network switch, and camera platforms. Responsibilities include hardware and platform bring-up, networking and video integration, debugging across kernels, drivers, hardware, and applications, validation, performance tuning, architecture improvements, and field troubleshooting. The role collaborates with hardware, systems, and platform teams to deliver reliable, high-performance software for safety-critical aerospace systems.

Designs, develops, tests, and maintains robotics middleware and application frameworks in modern C++ on embedded Linux. Owns platform components through deployment and fleet operation, improves reliability and performance, diagnoses complex concurrency and systems issues, and translates safety requirements into software behavior and verification. Collaborates across autonomy, systems, hardware, and software teams while leading technical reviews and mentoring engineers.

Designs and develops embedded software and firmware for autonomous drones and accessories. Responsibilities include system architecture, vehicle software implementation, subsystem integration and validation, hardware bring-up, sensor and device drivers, Linux kernel and userspace development, debugging, optimization, and embedded security. The role collaborates closely with hardware and software teams and may involve bare-metal, RTOS, Linux, Android, microcontroller, and system-on-chip development.