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Embedded Software Engineer

Actalent

Posted Thursday, July 24, 2025

Posting ID: JP-005434812

Los Angeles, CA
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Job Title: Embedded Software Engineer


Job Description

We are seeking an Embedded Software Engineer with comprehensive knowledge of real-time embedded software philosophies and practices. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Linux kernel internals, including process scheduling, memory management, concurrency/synchronization, memory allocation, file systems, and networking subsystems architecture. Strong debugging skills in kernel, system validation from user space, and familiarity with user space APIs are essential.


Responsibilities

  • Develop embedded software in assembly, C/C++, Rust, or other languages for microcontrollers, including hardware drivers.
  • Utilize low-level communication protocols such as PCIe, Ethernet, SPI, and I2C.
  • Review schematics and employ logic analyzer and embedded software troubleshooting techniques.
  • Engage in middleware programming and handle device software to manage architectural complexity.
  • Collaborate on understanding and integrating existing software stacks across various subsystems.
  • Identify and resolve issues by diving into different software layers.

Essential Skills

  • Proficiency in C++, Rust, and embedded software development.
  • Experience with firmware, Linux, driver development, and embedded Linux.
  • Strong object-oriented programming skills and understanding of component relationships.
  • Ability to understand and navigate middleware to application and low-level software interactions.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Experience with automotive or consumer products is preferred.
  • Capability to work primarily on existing systems with 20% new development.

Work Environment

The position requires onsite presence 3 days a week at either Northridge, CA or El Segundo, CA. Candidates working in El Segundo must be available to travel to Northridge as needed.


Compensation:$95

Contact Information

Recruiter: Jakob Konen

Phone: +14258936032

Email: jkonen@actalentservices.com

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.
On-Site
Scheduling
Debugging
Linux
Application Programming Interface (API)
Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
File Systems
Embedded Software
Logic Analyzer
C++ (Programming Language)
C (Programming Language)
Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
Middleware
Firmware
Communications Protocols
Serial Peripheral Interface
Rust (Programming Language)
Linux Kernel
Microcontrollers
PCI Express
Memory Management

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