Embedded Software engineer - C / Linux / Python / Yocto /Motion Recruitment • foothill Ranch, CA, United States
Embedded Software engineer - C / Linux / Python / Yocto /
Motion Recruitment • foothill Ranch, CA, United States
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[job_card.job_description]Bachelor’s or master’s in electrical engineering, Computer Science, or related field. 3+ years of embedded software design and development experience. Proficient in C / C++, python, and Linux-based development. Deep experience with embedded Linux, including kernel, u-boot, and driver-level work. Familiarity with Yocto or other embedded Linux build systems. Working knowledge of Containerization, either Dockers or Kubernetes. Experience with wireless systems (BLE, Wi-Fi, RF) and communication protocol design. Strong skills in debugging, test automation, and use of oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, etc. Ability to analyze performance, optimize memory footprint, and design for low-power systems. Experience developing for edge gateways (Intel / ARM SBCs, containers, virtualization). Knowledge of IoT systems and device-to-cloud architectures (Azure IoT, GCP IoT Core equivalents). Understanding of sensor fusion, computer vision pipelines, or edge deployment. Experience with secure device management, OTA updates, and remote diagnostics. Attractive total compensation package between 110-140k 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 policy
Our client is a global leader in the iOT space for retail loss prevention, operations management, and analytics, with our headquarters based in South OC, California. They maintain a strong presence across the globe, with offices in the UK, Australia, China, Hong Kong, Germany, France, and Canad
They are urgently seeking an. Embedded Software Engineer with strong exposure using Linux, Python C, Yocto, MQTT GCP, and iOT. The ideal candidate can contribute as an Embedded Software Engineer is responsible for embedded systems development from concept through production, including requirements, architecture, coding, testing, and release.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain firmware across embedded Linux platforms and device drivers.
- Build firmware applications for Gatekeeper and Face First devices; optimize existing firmware for performance, power usage, and reliability.
- Develop internal tools for data collection, testing, diagnostics, and performance validation.
- Investigate problem reports; identify root causes; implement fixes; document solutions.
- Participate in technical reviews of hardware, firmware, and software requirements.
- Create architecture, design, and detailed technical documentation.
- Approve test / validation methods and collaborate closely with SQA.
- Support product integration across gateways, cameras, BLE devices, edge computing, and cloud services.
- Expanded Platform Responsibilities
- Build firmware supporting BLE, Wi-Fi, RF, and modern IoT protocols (MQTT, WebSockets, REST).
- Integrate with Gatekeeper’s edge gateways, including containerized applications (Docker), device management agents, and OTA update mechanisms.
- Support data ingestion pipelines feeding cloud analytics and AI / ML systems (Azure / GCP).
- Work with cross-functional teams to enable sensor fusion, data streams, and APIs connecting edge devices to backend platforms.
Contribute to long-term modernization of the embedded stack (Linux optimizations, secure boot, diagnostics, and telemetry).
Required Skill / Must Haves
Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving abilities.
Nice to have / Preferred Skills
Familiarity with retail, industrial IoT, or safety-critical embedded systems.
Education And / Or Experience
BSEE, MSEE, BSCS, or MSCS
The Offer
Observance of 11 paid company holidays
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Embedded Software engineer C Linux Python Yocto • foothill Ranch, CA, United States
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