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Mid-Level Embedded Software Developer

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Summary

Mid-level embedded software developer who analyzes, designs, implements, tests, and documents embedded software, developing features and fixes for existing products while debugging software-hardware interactions. Core stack is C and C++ with Embedded Linux, working alongside software, firmware, hardware, optics, and QA teams.

  • Analyze, design, implement, integrate, test, and document embedded software
  • Develop new features, enhancements, and fixes for existing products, applying software engineering best practices
  • Participate in defining the software architecture by contributing to technical discussions and proofs of concept
  • Investigate and resolve issues in embedded systems through testing, log analysis, debugging, and investigation of software–hardware interactions
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of the product, code, tools, and development practices of the team
  • Work collaboratively with software, firmware, hardware, optics, and QA teams throughout product development, validation, and maintenance

Requirements

  • Experience developing software using C and C++
  • Experience with Embedded Linux
  • Knowledge of software development best practices
  • Experience with software testing, debugging, and troubleshooting
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, or a related field
  • Sufficient English proficiency to read and understand technical documentation
  • Experience or knowledge of Embedded Linux and Yocto, RTOS/Zephyr, Python, TCP/IP networking, hardware drivers and interfaces (SPI, I²C, UART, GPIO), CI/CD, and embedded systems security is a plus

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in developing and testing embedded software, with a strong focus on C and C++ programming, Embedded Linux, and software development best practices. Collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality and performance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

  • C Programming
  • C++ Programming
  • Embedded Linux
  • Software Testing
  • Debugging

Hard Skills

  • Embedded Software Development
  • Software Engineering Best Practices
  • Software Architecture Design
  • Troubleshooting
  • Log Analysis
  • Software-Hardware Interaction
  • Continuous Improvement
  • TCP/IP Networking
  • Hardware Drivers
  • CI/CD

Soft Skills

  • Collaboration
  • Communication

Industry Keywords

  • Embedded Systems
  • Technical Documentation
  • Product Development
  • Validation
  • Maintenance

Tools & Technologies

  • Yocto
  • RTOS/Zephyr
  • Python
  • SPI
  • I²C
  • UART
  • GPIO

Skills

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