Embedded Software Engineer

Sr. Embedded Software Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Embedded Software Engineer with a strong preference for candidates proficient in Rust, especially for remote positions. The ideal candidate will have an in-depth understanding of real-time embedded software philosophies and practices. They must possess knowledge of Linux kernel internals, including process scheduler, memory management, concurrency/synchronization, memory allocation, file systems, and networking subsystems architecture.

Requirements:

• 4+ years of total engineering experience in an embedded focused position
• Professional Rust Experience in real time
• Linux
• C++

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded software using Rust, C++, assembly or other languages, including coding for microcontrollers and hardware drivers.
• Demonstrate strong debugging skills in kernel space and user space API.
• Exercise/validate system performance from user space.
• Understand and work with low-level communications, PCIe, Ethernet, SPI, and I2C.
• Review schematics and utilize logic analyzer and embedded software troubleshooting techniques.
• Focus on device software development at the middle level, not application or low-level embedded.

Essential Skills

• 5+ years of professional software development experience with a strong focus on Rust or C++.
• 5+ years of full software development lifecycle experience, including coding standards, code reviews, source control, build processes, testing, and debugging.
• 1+ years of hands-on experience developing software in Rust.
• Proficiency in developing and debugging embedded software.
• Experience designing and implementing fault-tolerant and high-reliability embedded systems.
• Proficiency in using Git for version control.
• Familiarity with at least one IDE, such as Visual Studio Code.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a similar field.
• Experience developing networking devices with data and control plane components, preferably with protocols relevant to satellite communications.
• Full stack embedded development experience, including low-level programming, hardware/software integration, and application software development.
• Proven track record of working in cross-functional teams.

This is a Contract position based out of Los Angeles, CA.

The pay range for this position is $80.00 - $95.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a hybrid position in Los Angeles,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 12, 2026.