Embedded Software Engineer

Embedded Software Engineer (Real-Time Systems / Robotics)Full Time / On-Site / Southern California / No C2C or Sponsorship I’m partnered with a team building advanced robotic systems where software, hardware, and control loops must operate with absolute precision. This is a hands-on environment where your work directly interfaces with physical systems and real-world constraints.They’re looking for someone who enjoys working at the boundary of embedded systems and high-performance Linux - particularly where timing, safety, and reliability are non-negotiable.What you’ll be working onDeveloping embedded and Linux-based software for a real-time robotics platform Integrating and supporting servo-driven systems with tight timing requirements Designing control interfaces between micro controllers and higher-level compute systems Debugging hardware/software interactions across peripherals, drivers, and communication layers Optimizing performance across RTOS and Linux environments (including real-time variants) Building robust diagnostics and fail-safe mechanisms for system reliability What they’re looking forStrong C++ experience (modern standards in production systems) Experience writing real-time software in C/C++ (bare-metal or RTOS such as FreeRTOS, QNX, etc.) Background working closely with hardware — not just abstracted software layers Solid Linux experience, including system-level debugging and performance tuning Experience working on systems where failure handling and safety are critical Ability to analyze timing issues (latency, jitter) in distributed or real-time systems EnvironmentDeeply technical, cross-functional team spanning software, hardware, and controls Hands-on lab environment with direct access to robotic systems Fast-paced, engineering-led culture focused on building and iterating real systems Fully on-site role due to the nature of hardware integration If you enjoy working close to the metal, solving real-time systems challenges, and building software that directly controls physical machines — this is the kind of role that doesn’t come around often.Reach out if you’d like more context.