{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"2340ab340ad7dfedfd3098ff","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/2340ab340ad7dfedfd3098ff","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/2340ab340ad7dfedfd3098ff","title":"Sr. Embedded Software Engineer","description":"MaXentric is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to lead software development efforts for our custom processor architecture. This role is critical to advancing our R&D initiatives and supporting DoD technology transition. You will work closely with our hardware team to design and optimize software that fully leverages the capabilities of our processor.\r\nThis position is based in MaXentric's California office in San Diego, downtown La Jolla.\r\nSoftware R&D in areas such as security, software-defined networking, and software-defined radio.\r\nDeveloping efficient algorithms and implementations for highly constrained environments.\r\nWhat You'll Do Develop and optimize software for MaXentric's custom processor.\r\nPerform low-level programming and system design with a strong emphasis on performance tuning.\r\nCollaborate with hardware engineers to understand architectural features and constraints.\r\nContribute to late-stage research projects transitioning to production.\r\nEngage in full-stack development when needed, from embedded systems to application-level software.\r\nRequired Qualifications Degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience).\r\nStrong proficiency in C/C++ and familiarity with how hardware architecture impacts software performance.\r\nHands-on experience with software design, development, and debugging.\r\nAbility to design systems and clearly document and communicate technical concepts.\r\nSelf-driven problem solver who thrives in both independent and team settings.\r\nPreferred Qualifications Experience with Unix-based systems (Linux, Android, iOS).\r\nPrior work on DoD contracts, especially tech transition.\r\nKnowledge of embedded systems and real-time application development.\r\nOverall, we are looking for energetic candidates who are innovative, curiosity-driven, willing to explore new ideas, and are strong team players with excellent communication skills.\r\nAt Maxentric, our teams work on a variety of cross-discipline R&D projects born out of the ideas of our engineers. Our current projects focus on the networking, wireless communication, health, and artificial intelligence fields and range from early exploratory efforts to commercial product transitions. The supporting teams of electrical and software engineers, as well as university research partners, provide constant exposure to new ideas and inspiration and a set of helpful experts as we work to develop the future. This position will be based out of MaXentric's California office in downtown La Jolla.\r\nNOTE: Due to the nature of our work with the U.S. Government, U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency is required for this position.\r\nGood Faith Pay Range: $123,000 – $160,000 per year This range represents the good faith estimate of the salary MaXentric reasonably expects to pay for this position upon hire. Final compensation will be based on the candidate's specific skills, experience, and geographic location.\r\nTotal Compensation: This role is eligible for Annual Performance Bonuses and Phantom Stock options\r\nHealth & Wellness: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.\r\nRetirement: 401(k) plan\r\nTime Off: 152 hours of PTO per year, which includes the California-compliant sick leave\r\nCompliance Notices California Fair Chance Act: MaXentric Technologies will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the California Fair Chance Act. No inquiries into criminal history will be made until after a conditional offer of employment.\r\nEqual Opportunity: We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including non-binary and gender transitions), sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.\r\nJ-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Maxentric Technologies","rawCompany":"maxentric technologies","city":"California","state":"MO","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-04T03:22:31.649Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Sr. Embedded Software Engineer","description":"MaXentric is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to lead software development efforts for our custom processor architecture. This role is critical to advancing our R&D initiatives and supporting DoD technology transition. You will work closely with our hardware team to design and optimize software that fully leverages the capabilities of our processor.\r\nThis position is based in MaXentric's California office in San Diego, downtown La Jolla.\r\nSoftware R&D in areas such as security, software-defined networking, and software-defined radio.\r\nDeveloping efficient algorithms and implementations for highly constrained environments.\r\nWhat You'll Do Develop and optimize software for MaXentric's custom processor.\r\nPerform low-level programming and system design with a strong emphasis on performance tuning.\r\nCollaborate with hardware engineers to understand architectural features and constraints.\r\nContribute to late-stage research projects transitioning to production.\r\nEngage in full-stack development when needed, from embedded systems to application-level software.\r\nRequired Qualifications Degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience).\r\nStrong proficiency in C/C++ and familiarity with how hardware architecture impacts software performance.\r\nHands-on experience with software design, development, and debugging.\r\nAbility to design systems and clearly document and communicate technical concepts.\r\nSelf-driven problem solver who thrives in both independent and team settings.\r\nPreferred Qualifications Experience with Unix-based systems (Linux, Android, iOS).\r\nPrior work on DoD contracts, especially tech transition.\r\nKnowledge of embedded systems and real-time application development.\r\nOverall, we are looking for energetic candidates who are innovative, curiosity-driven, willing to explore new ideas, and are strong team players with excellent communication skills.\r\nAt Maxentric, our teams work on a variety of cross-discipline R&D projects born out of the ideas of our engineers. Our current projects focus on the networking, wireless communication, health, and artificial intelligence fields and range from early exploratory efforts to commercial product transitions. The supporting teams of electrical and software engineers, as well as university research partners, provide constant exposure to new ideas and inspiration and a set of helpful experts as we work to develop the future. This position will be based out of MaXentric's California office in downtown La Jolla.\r\nNOTE: Due to the nature of our work with the U.S. Government, U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency is required for this position.\r\nGood Faith Pay Range: $123,000 – $160,000 per year This range represents the good faith estimate of the salary MaXentric reasonably expects to pay for this position upon hire. Final compensation will be based on the candidate's specific skills, experience, and geographic location.\r\nTotal Compensation: This role is eligible for Annual Performance Bonuses and Phantom Stock options\r\nHealth & Wellness: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.\r\nRetirement: 401(k) plan\r\nTime Off: 152 hours of PTO per year, which includes the California-compliant sick leave\r\nCompliance Notices California Fair Chance Act: MaXentric Technologies will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the California Fair Chance Act. 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