An Embedded Software Engineer designs, develops, and maintains software that operates on hardware devices with limited resources, such as microcontrollers or microprocessors. These engineers work closely with hardware engineers to integrate software with specific hardware platforms, ensuring that systems perform efficiently and reliably.
Position Overview:As an Embedded Software Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and optimizing software that controls and interfaces with embedded systems. This role involves working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that the software meets performance, reliability, and functionality requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Software Development:Design, implement, and test software for embedded systems using languages such as C, C++, or assembly.
Develop low-level drivers, middleware, and application code to interface with hardware components.
- System Integration:Collaborate with hardware engineers to define system requirements and ensure seamless integration between software and hardware.
Debug and troubleshoot issues at the hardware-software interface.
- Optimization and Performance Tuning:Optimize software for performance, power consumption, and memory usage.
Analyze and improve the real-time performance of embedded systems.
- Testing and Validation:Write and execute test plans to validate the functionality and performance of embedded systems.
Use simulation tools, debuggers, and emulators to test software in various conditions.
- Documentation and Reporting:Document software designs, specifications, and test results.
Provide detailed reports on software performance and issues encountered during testing.
- Collaboration and Communication:Work closely with cross-functional teams including hardware engineers, systems engineers, and product managers.
Participate in code reviews and contribute to team knowledge sharing.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Programming Languages: Proficiency in C, C++, and assembly language.
- Embedded Systems Experience: Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS), microcontrollers, and hardware-software integration.
- Tools and Frameworks: Familiarity with embedded development tools such as debuggers, emulators, and version control systems (e.g., Git).
- Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, particularly at the hardware-software interface.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
