{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"80d969c9bc3da49090841cc5","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/80d969c9bc3da49090841cc5","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/80d969c9bc3da49090841cc5","title":"Embedded Software Engineer","description":"Principal Embedded Software Engineer (Firmware Platform) – High-Ownership RoleWe’re hiring a Principal Embedded Software Engineer to take ownership of a full embedded firmware platform powering real-world, deployed hardware systems.This is a high-impact role for someone who wants to move beyond feature development andown architecture, reliability, and long-term technical directionacross an entire product ecosystem.What You’ll Do\r\nDefine and own theend-to-end embedded firmware architecture(RTOS, HAL, bootloaders, device infrastructure)\r\nLead the transition fromprototype systems to production-grade, scalable firmware\r\nBuild and manageOTA firmware update systemsand ensure fleet reliability at scale\r\nAct as thetechnical authorityfor embedded systems — driving design decisions, debugging complex issues, and improving system stability\r\nMentor engineers and establishbest practices, coding standards, and architectural directionWhat We’re Looking For\r\n8+ years of experience inembedded firmware development\r\nExpert-level programming inC/C++in microcontroller or bare-metal environments\r\nDeep experience withRTOS systems(FreeRTOS, Zephyr, or similar)\r\nProven track record of takingfirmware from prototype to production , across shipped products\r\nExperience managingconnected device fleets , including OTA updates and failure recovery\r\nStrong system-level thinking — ability to design beyond a single componentNice to Have\r\nExperience withhardware debugging tools(oscilloscope, logic analyzer, JTAG)\r\nFamiliarity withserial protocols(SPI, CAN, I2C, UART)\r\nExposure tosecure boot, device security, or safety-critical systems\r\nBackground in industries with real-time constraints (hardware, IoT, 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