Embedded Software Engineer

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Active - Regular full-time Foothill Ranch, CA, US

30+ days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $ To $ Annually

At Gatekeeper Systems, we’re revolutionizing retail loss prevention and customer safety through a powerful combination of physical deterrents and cutting‑edge technology—including AI, computer vision, and facial recognition.

As a global leader with over 25 years of industry excellence and a growing, diverse team of 500 employees across offices in North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia, we’re driven by innovation, integrity, and impact. Join us and be part of a mission‑focused team that’s making a real difference in the future of retail, providing innovative solutions and services that redefine industry standards.

We are seeking an Embedded Software Engineer. The ideal candidate can contribute as a software developer for IoT Edge Devices. This position will require full design responsibility, from requirements through validation. There will be extensive collaboration with experienced team members and expert third‑party developers. Along with performing design and development duties, this position will also require data gathering and organizing for system analysis.

Extensive development of systems in our lab facility as well as testing and troubleshooting on live trial sites in the field will be required. Full ownership of software will be required, including sustaining support and bug fixes. Close work and collaboration with the test team will also be required to integrate new software applications into the CI/CD pipeline.

Join the team at Gatekeeper Systems and watch your career grow! We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages that include:

• Attractive Total Compensation Package, including annual bonus
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage;
  Life/ADD/LTD insurance; FSA/HSA options.
• 401(k) Plan with Employer Match
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy
• Observance of 11 paid company holidays
• Various Employee Engagement Events
• Positive Company Culture

• Responsible for embedded systems development from conception through production; including requirements definition, algorithm development, firmware design, coding, test, debug and release
• Develop new systems embedded Linux SoC platforms and bare metal platforms
• Development of firmware and software utility tools
• Develop new firmware applications for multiple products and optimize existing firmware
• Develop tools to help validate the design; collect and analyze the data, investigate problem reports, determine root cause and recommend solutions, participate in technical reviews of the product hardware/firmware/software requirements, and generate and document the firmware for release
• Optimize power consumption and footprint of firmware
• Design and implement optimized RF communications protocols
• Create detailed requirements and design documentation
• Support product integration
• Quickly identify problem root cause and work closely with SQA for timely release
• Approve test and validation methods and plans for the firmware applications

• Highly proficient in embedded Linux development
• Experience with embedded Linux platforms including custom uboot, kernel, and driver development
• Familiarity with the Yocto build system for Linux
• Extremely proficient with C, C++, Python, and other software environments.
• Deep analytical and mathematical foundation
• Knowledge and experience with wireless systems and protocols
• Strong desire for application of new technologies
• Strong problem‑solving skills
• Experience using bug tracking and version control tools. (Jira & Bitbucket/Git desirable)
• Ability to quickly learn new skills and adapt to project needs
• Willing to work off‑hours or night shifts on occasion.
• Ability to work on equipment in limited access spaces such as above ceiling tiles or under work surfaces.
• May require travel in United States and/or abroad

• A bachelor’s or master’s…