

Embedded Software Engineer
Actalent
Posted Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Posting ID: JP-005213542
Los Angeles, CA
Job Title: Embedded Software Engineer
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer with in-depth knowledge of real-time embedded software philosophies and practices. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of Linux kernel internals, including process scheduler, memory management, concurrency/synchronization, memory allocation, file systems, and networking subsystems architecture. You will be responsible for developing embedded software in Rust, along with C/C++, or other languages, and coding for microcontrollers, including hardware drivers.
Responsibilities
- Develop embedded software in RUST, assembly, C/C++, or other languages.
- Work with microcontrollers, including hardware drivers.
- Utilize strong debugging skills in kernel development and validation of system from user space.
- Apply knowledge of user space API.
- Review schematics, logic analyzers, and troubleshoot embedded software (bare-metal).
- Handle low-level communications, such as PCIe, Ethernet, SPI, and I2C.
- Work on middleware programming and device software, focusing on the middle level of software systems.
- Understand and integrate existing software stacks across various subsystems.
- Dive into architectural complexities to identify and resolve issues.
Essential Skills
- Proficient in C++ and object-oriented programming.
- Experience with firmware and Linux driver development.
- Strong understanding of embedded software development and middleware programming.
- Knowledge of Rust and low-level communications (PCIe, Ethernet, SPI, I2C).
- General device software experience.
- Ability to work on both middleware to application and middleware to low-level software.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience in automotive or consumer products.
- Ability to handle architectural complexity of device software.
- 20% of work involves creating from scratch, while 80% involves understanding existing systems.
Compensation:$95
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.