LHH · 18 hours ago
Senior Embedded Software Engineer
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$170K/yr - $190K/yr
5+ years expLHH is seeking to hire a Senior Embedded Software Engineer, where you’ll design and deliver high‑performance firmware across Linux and bare‑metal systems. You’ll work on firmware that drives intelligent devices operating at the edge, integrating embedded systems, connectivity, gateways, and cloud analytics.
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Responsibilities
Design, implement, and ship embedded firmware on Linux and bare‑metal/RTOS targets
Build device applications and internal Python tooling for diagnostics, data capture, and validation
Optimize systems for low‑power, performance, and reliability; drive root‑cause analysis with oscilloscopes/logic analyzers
Produce architecture/design docs; contribute to design reviews and verification plans with QA/SQA
Integrate devices with edge gateways (ARM/Intel), containers (Docker), and OTA/device‑management agents
Implement secure connectivity with BLE, Wi‑Fi, Zigbee/802.15.4, and IoT patterns (MQTT, REST, WebSockets)
Support data flows to cloud (Azure/GCP) services for analytics/ML; contribute to secure boot, telemetry, and platform hardening
Collaborate cross‑functionally on sensor fusion, computer vision/edge AI, and system bring‑up
Qualification
Required
BS/MS in EE/CS (or related) and 5+ years in embedded software/firmware (7–10+ ideal for senior)
Strong C; practical Python for automation/tooling
Embedded Linux expertise (kernel/drivers, U‑Boot); familiarity with Yocto or similar build systems
Hands‑on with BLE, Wi‑Fi, RF stacks and low‑power optimization
Proficient with lab debug tools (oscilloscope, logic analyzer) and systematic defect triage/RCA
Excellent problem‑solving, documentation, and cross‑team collaboration skills
Preferred
Edge gateway development on ARM/Intel SBCs; device‑to‑cloud architectures
Experience with sensor fusion, computer vision, or on‑device ML
Secure device lifecycle, fleet management, and robust OTA update pipelines
Background in industrial/retail IoT or other safety‑critical domains
Benefits
Full benefits package
Hybrid Work Schedule
Company
LHH
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