Remote Embedded Software Engineer
Description
👨💻 Remote Embedded Software Engineer
🌟 Introduction: Powering the Future from Anywhere
Welcome to your next career adventure—where innovation isn’t tied to a desk and imagination has no borders. We're looking for a Remote Embedded Software Engineer who can breathe life into hardware and build seamless systems that quietly revolutionize industries. If you’re passionate about low-level programming, love optimizing real-time systems, and want to be part of a mission-driven, remote-first culture, then we’re speaking your language.
We’re not just building code—we’re building the future of connected devices. Our engineering team thrives on pushing the limits of embedded technology, crafting efficient systems, and shaping solutions that impact everything from healthcare devices to green energy systems. Ready to code from anywhere while making a global difference? Let’s dive in.
🛠️ Key Responsibilities
🔧 Development & Design
- Design and develop efficient, high-performance firmware for microcontrollers and embedded systems.
- Optimize system behavior for speed, power efficiency, and memory usage.
🧪 Testing & Debugging
- Test and debug embedded software across diverse platforms.
- Ensure software reliability and robust performance under real-world conditions.
🔄 Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with hardware engineers, QA testers, and product designers.
- Participate in agile development and remote Scrum meetings.
📡 Integration
- Interface with sensors, actuators, and communication modules (SPI, I2C, UART, CAN).
- Implement protocol stacks and device drivers.
📂 Documentation & Reviews
- Maintain clean, well-documented code with version control via Git.
- Conduct code reviews and mentor junior engineers.
🧠 Required Skills and Experience
⌨️ Core Technical Competence
- 5+ years of experience in embedded software development.
- Proficient in C/C++ and real-time operating system (RTOS) concepts.
⚙️ Platform & Protocol Expertise
- Experience with FreeRTOS or similar RTOS environments.
- Familiarity with BLE, Zigbee, LoRaWAN, and Wi-Fi modules.
- Expertise in debugging tools: oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, JTAG.
🔐 Firmware Specialization
- Knowledge of bootloaders and firmware upgrade strategies.
- Understanding of secure coding practices.
🌐 Bonus Skills
- Exposure to cloud-connected IoT systems.
- Experience with writing unit tests and automation frameworks.
💡 Culture of Innovation
🌍 Remote-First & People-Focused
- Fully distributed team across continents.
- Asynchronous workflows and results-driven culture.
🧪 Continuous Learning & Experimentation
- Hackathons, demo days, and knowledge-sharing sessions.
- Encouragement of trial, error, and breakthrough thinking.
💬 Inclusive Communication
- Every idea is welcomed, every voice respected.
- Transparent leadership and open forums.
🖥️ Tools & Tech Stack
🧰 Development Tools
- CMake, GCC, Clang toolchains
- Unit testing: Unity, Ceedling
📈 Productivity & Planning
- JIRA, Confluence, Notion
- GitLab or Bitbucket for version control and CI/CD
📱 Platform SDKs
- STM32CubeIDE, Nordic SDK, ESP-IDF
- Optional cloud integrations: AWS IoT Core, Azure Sphere
🏡 Remote Work & Lifestyle Benefits
🕰️ Flexible Work Environment
- Remote work from anywhere
- Choose your schedule
🌱 Well-Being & Support
- Virtual wellness initiatives and mental health support
- Online learning subscriptions and professional growth tools
🧘 Team Culture
- Regular virtual hangouts, themed Slack channels
- Non-stop peer encouragement and project collaboration
🎓 Education & Additional Qualifications
🎓 Academic Background
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering preferred
💥 Portfolio & Extras
- Open-source contributions are highly valued
- Knowledge of MATLAB/Simulink or system modeling is a bonus
- Edge AI or machine learning on embedded systems is a plus
🚀 Career Path & Growth
📈 Growth Opportunities
- Progress to technical leadership or systems architecture
- Work on diverse embedded projects from industrial IoT to smart consumer devices
🧠 Learning Culture
- Encouraged upskilling through certifications
- Career coaching and access to industry conferences
💸 Compensation & Perks
📊 Salary & Financial Benefits
- Annual salary of $153,383
- Stock options and annual bonuses
🛋️ Lifestyle & Health
- Unlimited PTO and paid holidays
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
🖥️ Setup & Tools
- Home office stipend
- Premium hardware and productivity software
🙌 Ready to Join?
Help us shape the invisible technology that runs tomorrow’s devices.
🧭 Join Us On This Creative Adventure!
Write code that changes the world—from wherever you are. Apply today!