Sr Software Engineer, Embedded

Senior Embedded Software Engineer – Seattle, WA

Position requires in-office presence in Seattle, WA on a hybrid schedule for Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday with a work from home day on Friday. The position will start remote and then will move into the hybrid schedule.

• Minimum of 5 years of professional software development experience.
• BS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related technical field.
• Strong proficiency in C and modern C++.
• Deep understanding of the embedded Linux ecosystem (kernel, device drivers, and the boot chain: boot loader, device tree, init).
• Hands‑on experience building and customizing Linux distributions using Yocto, Buildroot, or similar.
• Proven track record with board bring‑up and debugging at the hardware/software boundary (reading schematics/datasheets; utilizing JTAG, logic analyzers, and oscilloscopes).
• Experience evaluating and integrating vendor‑ or partner‑delivered BSPs and drivers.
• Experience with Python or Rust.
• Solid understanding of common web/IoT protocols (HTTP, MQTT, JSON, Protobufs).
• Proficiency with compiling, cross‑compiling, unit testing, and debugging within Linux environments.

• Direct experience collaborating with JDM/ODM or contract manufacturing partners on hardware/software co‑development.
• Familiarity with wireless communication protocols (Wi‑Fi, BLE, Zigbee, Z‑Wave).
• Experience with SoC platforms from vendors like NXP, Rockchip, Qualcomm, etc.
• Understanding of embedded security fundamentals (secure boot, OTA updates, and device provisioning).
• Experience leveraging generative AI developer tools (e.g., Claude Code, Git Hub Copilot) to design, build, debug, and review production software.

Base salary range: $150K to $180K. The base salary range above represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonus, short- and long‑term incentives, and program‑specific awards.

In addition the position may be eligible to participate in the benefits program which include, but are not limited to, medical, vision, dental, 401K, and flexible spending accounts.

NRG Energy is committed to a drug and alcohol‑free workplace. To the extent permitted by law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post‑accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability. Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.