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As a customer-facing engineer, you will work on-premise at our client's facility (Poway, CA), making strong communication and interpersonal skills essential.\nKey Responsibilities:\nExperience in TCP/IP and common network protocols is a must.\nPort and optimize software libraries for embedded devices.\nWork extensively with the Linux Embedded Development, including user space applications development and system-level debugging.\nDevelop and maintain code in C/C++, with scripting in BASH and Python.\nCollaborate with customers to define technical requirements and deliver tailored solutions.\nTroubleshoot and resolve system-level performance issues in embedded environments.\nRequirements:\n7+ years of experience in embedded software development.\nExperience with TCP/IP stack and network protocols\nStrong Linux user-space development experience\nProficiency in C/C++ user-space applications, with scripting experience in BASH and Python.\nMust be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.\nExcellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work in a customer-facing role.\nStrong problem-solving skills and ability to work on-site in a collaborative environment.\nRequired to work on premise in Poway, CA.\nPreferred:\nSoftware defined network solutions\nC/C++ and Python experience\nPrefer experience creating applications using Zynq SoC with FPGA\nPrefer experience with waveform radio technology.\nWhy Join Us?\nCompetitive salary with 401(k) matching.\nComprehensive medical and dental benefits.\nWork on cutting-edge embedded technology projects.\nIf you’re a driven embedded software engineer looking for a hands-on role with customer engagement, we’d love to hear from you!\nJob Type: Full-time\nPay: $140,000.00 - $170,000.00 per year\nBenefits:\n401(k)\n401(k) matching\nDental insurance\nHealth insurance\nHealth savings account\nLife insurance\nPaid time off\nVision insurance\nApplication Question(s):\nWill you be able to reliably commute to Powar, CA 92131 for this job?\nExperience:\nC: 5 years (Required)\nC++: 5 years (Required)\nPython: 5 years (Required)\nTCP/IP: 5 years (Required)\nEmbedded software: 7 years (Required)\nLinux: 7 years (Required)\nWork Location: In person","company":"Jethead Development","rawCompany":"jethead development","city":"Poway","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-30T11:24:37.607Z","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":"15-1251.00","title":"Computer Programmers","slug":"computer-programmers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"334111","title":"Electronic Computer Manufacturing","slug":"electronic-computer-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Software Engineer-Linux Kernel & Embedded Systems (Zynq SoC and Waveform Radio)","description":"About the Role:\nWe are looking for a highly motivated Linux Embedded Software Engineer to join our team. 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