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Gatekeeper Systems, Inc. · 23 hours ago

Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Lake Forest, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Gatekeeper Systems, Inc. is a global leader in retail loss prevention and customer safety, leveraging advanced technology and innovation. The Embedded Software Engineer develops software for embedded systems, working closely with hardware and cloud teams to create reliable components for a loss-prevention platform.

HardwareSoftware

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain firmware across embedded Linux platforms and device drivers

Build firmware applications for Gatekeeper and Face First devices; optimize existing firmware for performance, power usage, and reliability

Develop internal tools for data collection, testing, diagnostics, and performance validation

Investigate problem reports; identify root causes; implement fixes; document solutions

Participate in technical reviews of hardware, firmware, and software requirements

Create architecture, design, and detailed technical documentation

Approve test/validation methods and collaborate closely with SQA

Support product integration across gateways, cameras, BLE devices, edge computing, and cloud services

Build firmware supporting BLE, Wi-Fi, RF, and modern IoT protocols (MQTT, WebSockets, REST)

Integrate with Gatekeeper’s edge gateways, including containerized applications (Docker), device management agents, and OTA update mechanisms

Support data ingestion pipelines feeding cloud analytics and AI/ML systems (Azure/GCP)

Work with cross-functional teams to enable sensor fusion, data streams, and APIs connecting edge devices to backend platforms

Contribute to long-term modernization of the embedded stack (Linux optimizations, secure boot, diagnostics, and telemetry)

Qualification

Embedded software developmentC/C++ programmingEmbedded LinuxPythonContainerizationWireless systemsDebugging skillsAnalytical skillsProblem-solving abilitiesTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's or master's in electrical engineering, Computer Science, or related field

5+ years of embedded software design and development experience

Proficient in C/C++, python, and Linux-based development

Deep experience with embedded Linux, including kernel, u-boot, and driver-level work

Familiarity with Yocto or other embedded Linux build systems

Working knowledge of Containerization, either Dockers or Kubernetes

Experience with wireless systems (BLE, Wi-Fi, RF) and communication protocol design

Strong skills in debugging, test automation, and use of oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, etc

Ability to analyze performance, optimize memory footprint, and design for low-power systems

Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving abilities

Preferred

Experience developing for edge gateways (Intel/ARM SBCs, containers, virtualization)

Knowledge of IoT systems and device-to-cloud architectures (Azure IoT, GCP IoT Core equivalents)

Understanding of sensor fusion, computer vision pipelines, or edge deployment

Experience with secure device management, OTA updates, and remote diagnostics

Familiarity with retail, industrial IoT, or safety-critical embedded systems

Benefits

Attractive Total Compensation Package, including annual bonus

Comprehensive healthcare benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage; Life/ADD/LTD insurance; FSA/HSA options.

401(k) Plan with Employer Match

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy

Observance of 11 paid company holidays

Various Employee Engagement Events

Exciting Growth Opportunities

Positive Company Culture

Company

Gatekeeper Systems, Inc.

Gatekeeper Systems’ expanded product suite of intelligent cart solutions offers solutions for EVERY retailer’s needs to minimize merchandise loss and reduce asset and labor expenditures.

Founded in 1997

Irvine, California, USA

201-500 employees