Embedded Software Engineer III

Overview

Job Title
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Embedded Systems Engineer III, Software

Operating Company: Environmental Solutions Group - 3rd Eye

Location
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Austin, TX

Reports to: Lead, Development Devices

3rd Eye is disrupting the traditional Fleet Safety Video Monitoring and Telematics industries with leading high-quality media and reliable digital delivery. Our services are engineered for high availability, maximum reach, and cost savings for our customers. Fleet managers can watch live streams or review safety events instantly, from any device, to monitor their vehicle fleet. Our technology is the cornerstone of our industry, and our customers use it to improve their fleet safety, operational, and maintenance performance.

The Embedded Systems Engineer III, Software will design, develop, and maintain embedded software for 3rd Eye products. This role collaborates closely with software engineering, software quality assurance, and product and project management teams to deliver reliable, production-ready solutions that meet customer and system requirements.

Using sound software engineering principles and defined design practices, you will help ensure our embedded software is safe, robust, and scalable while contributing to the overall technical direction of our products.

We’re growing the 3rd Eye Digital team and are hiring an Embedded Software Engineer III to help build the next generation of connected, modular devices used across industrial and vehicle platforms.

This role is hands-on and close to the hardware. You’ll work on embedded Linux systems that integrate sensors, cameras, and edge intelligence — taking software from concept through production and into the field.

• Architect and design embedded software solutions to meet customer and system needs
• Develop and deliver embedded software in a timely manner
• Troubleshoot electrical embedded system designs using software and test equipment
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional engineering teams
• Design solutions based on defined requirements while identifying and challenging potential gaps
• Document technical designs, procedures, and new technologies
• Exert technical influence across teams by sharing deep technical knowledge and experience
• Minimal travel required (less than 10%)

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of experience in embedded software or firmware development across the full product lifecycle
• Experience integrating embedded systems with sensors (IMUs, temperature, pressure, etc.)
• Strong knowledge of Embedded Linux
• Strong embedded system debugging skills
• Python experience is advantageous
• Experience using electrical test equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters)
• Experience with Agile development practices and continuous delivery
• Familiarity with test-driven development (TDD)
• Proficient with version control systems (Git)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and planning skills
• Comfortable working with limited supervision and taking initiative

• Experience with digital camera, DVR, monitor, or telematics products
• RTOS experience (e.g., FreeRTOS) and low-level microcontroller development
• Secure firmware updates for IoT devices
• Wireless technologies (LTE, WiFi, BLE)
• CAN protocols (J1939 / OBD-II)
• Hybrid cloud or AWS technologies and Edge Linux environments
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ethics and Work Standards: Maintain the highest ethical and work standards, while promoting the same attributes in co-workers and others. Ensure that all business activities – with both internal and external customers – to be performed with a professional demeanor and that all participants be held accountable to this high standard.

Communication: Expresses thoughts clearly, both orally and in writing, using good grammar. Presents concise, well-organized reports in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Listens to understand input, feedback, and concerns. Provides complete information in an open, honest, and…