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Embedded Software Engineer job description

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Eleni Kourmentza
Eleni Kourmentza

Eleni, ex-People Ops Manager at Workable, excelled in recruitment, lifecycle management, and employer branding.

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May 26, 2020

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Eftychia Karavelaki

Senior Recruitment Manager

Embedded Software Engineer responsibilities include:

  • Designing and implementing software of embedded devices and systems
  • Designing, developing, coding, testing and debugging system software
  • Analyzing and enhancing efficiency, stability and scalability of system resources

embedded software engineer job description

Job brief

We are looking for a professional Embedded Software Engineer to execute complete embedded software development lifecycle. The goal is to create scalable and optimized software systems.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement software of embedded devices and systems from requirements to production and commercial deployment
  • Design, develop, code, test and debug system software
  • Review code and design
  • Analyze and enhance efficiency, stability and scalability of system resources
  • Integrate and validate new product designs
  • Support software QA and optimize I/O performance
  • Provide post production support
  • Interface with hardware design and development
  • Assess third party and open source software

Requirements and skills

  • Proven working experience in software engineering
  • BS degree in Computer Science or Engineering
  • Experience in hands-on development and troubleshooting on embedded targets
  • Solid programming experience in C or C++
  • Proven experience in embedded systems design with preemptive, multitasking real-time operating systems
  • Familiarity with software configuration management tools, defect tracking tools, and peer review
  • Excellent knowledge of OS coding techniques, IP protocols, interfaces and hardware subsystems
  • Adequate knowledge of reading schematics and data sheets for components
  • Strong documentation and writing skills

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