Embedded Engineer

We are looking for an Embedded Engineer to join a team building software used in time-sensitive power monitoring and analysis environments in Pasadena, California. This role focuses on creating robust applications and firmware-oriented solutions that handle continuous data flows, support dependable system connectivity, and perform efficiently under real-time demands. The ideal candidate brings strong C++ and embedded development experience, along with the ability to improve software design, troubleshoot complex technical issues, and contribute to scalable engineering solutions.

Responsibilities:
• Build and refine high-performance software components in C++ for real-time monitoring and analytics applications.
• Create reliable services and interfaces that connect telemetry feeds, data sources, operational databases, and third-party utility platforms.
• Contribute to system design discussions by helping shape architecture decisions and recommending practical technical approaches.
• Improve execution speed, memory efficiency, and overall application stability for software operating in time-sensitive environments.
• Develop maintainable, reusable modules that align with engineering standards and established development practices.
• Support distributed and multi-threaded applications, ensuring dependable behavior across interconnected components.
• Investigate and resolve software integration issues, data handling problems, and cross-system defects.
• Assist with embedded and firmware-related development activities, including work involving ARM-based platforms, bootloaders, and Bluetooth-enabled functionality.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in software, firmware, or embedded systems engineering.
• Strong programming ability in C++ with hands-on experience developing efficient, production-quality applications.
• Background in embedded development using Embedded C and ARM or ARM Cortex-based hardware.
• Experience working with bootloaders and low-level system functionality in embedded environments.
• Familiarity with Bluetooth integration and communication features for connected devices.
• Understanding of multi-threaded or distributed systems and techniques for troubleshooting complex software behavior.
• Working knowledge of C# is preferred.
• Comfort using Excel formulas for analysis, validation, or technical support tasks as needed.

Compensation

$130,000.00-$160,000.00 Yearly

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