Embedded Software Engineer

Employment Type:
Full-Time Direct Hire with comprehensive benefits

Industry: Electronics Manufacturing

Compensation: $150K - $170K

Schedule:
Day Shift

Acara Solutions is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to design, implement, test, and maintain embedded software, platforms, board-support packages, and device drivers for new and existing products, working closely with other engineering disciplines.

• Design, implement, test, debug, and support embedded OS and application software that meets technical and customer requirements.
• Develop embedded software in C/C++, including reusable components for new and existing designs.
• Conduct unit, integration, and system testing; track defects and validate fixes.
• Develop automated tests and tools in Python or a similar high-level language.
• Document designs through code comments, reports, and technical descriptions.
• Follow established coding standards and best practices, including version-controlled workflows and peer code reviews.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to ensure software/hardware compatibility and performance.
• Serve as technical lead on assigned projects, coordinating with functional groups and customers to meet deliverables and resolve issues.
• Drive innovative designs based on input from product management and customers.
• Use AI tools effectively to improve productivity and code quality.

• BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 7 years minimum of C++ object oriented embedded software development experience
• 5 years minimum experience with ARM processors, RTOS-based systems (e.g., FreeRTOS, Zephyr, Embedded Linux), and bare-metal implementations.

• Strong understanding of microcontroller architecture, timing, memory, interrupts, multithreading, real-time scheduling, IPC, and deterministic networking.
• Experience with low-level communication protocols (USB, RS232, SPI, I2C, CAN) and networking protocols (TCP, UDP, HTTP/HTTPS); industrial wired networks a plus.
• Working knowledge of electronic circuits and schematic diagrams; proficiency with test/debug tools (multimeters, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers).
• Strong communication and collaboration skills; well organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities independently under deadlines.

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, Talent Rise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.