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Embedded Systems Engineer

San Francisco, CA 94107

Employment Type: Contract Category: Embedded Software Engineer Job Number: 10492 Pay Rate: $60 - 70 / hour

Job Description

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
  • 5+ years of experience in embedded systems development
  • Proficiency in C++, Python, Linux
  • Knowledge of ARM-based processors (e.g., Cortex-M, Cortex-A series) and their peripherals
  • Ability to design robust and efficient embedded systems, including processor selection, memory interfaces, peripheral integration (I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, Ethernet), and power management strategies
  • Proficiency in reading schematics, understanding PCB layouts, and using lab equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters, power supplies) for in-depth debugging and root cause analysis of complex hardware/software interactions
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment
Responsibilities:
  • Design and develop robust and efficient embedded system architectures, including processor selection, memory interfaces, peripheral integration, and power management strategies
  • Collaborate with hardware design teams on schematic capture, PCB layout review, and component selection, ensuring designs meet performance, reliability, and manufacturability requirements
  • Develop, optimize, and debug low-level embedded software in C/C++ for microcontrollers and embedded Linux platforms, including device drivers, bootloaders, firmware, and bare-metal applications
  • Configure, customize, and optimize embedded Linux distributions (e.g., Yocto, Buildroot) for specific hardware platforms, and develop Linux kernel modules and user-space applications
  • Utilize Python for hardware validation, automated testing, data analysis, rapid prototyping, and scripting build/deployment processes
  • Perform in-depth debugging and root cause analysis of complex hardware/software interactions using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, debuggers (JTAG/SWD), and other lab equipment
  • Develop and execute comprehensive test plans for embedded systems, including functional testing, stress testing, performance benchmarking, and system-level integration testing
  • Create and maintain detailed technical documentation, including design specifications, software architecture documents, test plans, and user manuals
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams including mechanical engineers, software engineers, test engineers, and manufacturing to ensure seamless product development from concept to production
  • Participate in code reviews, promote best practices for embedded software development, and contribute to continuous improvement of engineering processes

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