Embedded Software Engineer

Title: Embedded EngineerJob Type: Direct HireContract Length: Full-timePay Range: $160,000 - $280,000Target Start Date: ASAPWork Location/Structure: Onsite - Burlingame, CaliforniaAbout the Opportunity: Our client, a leader in the Energy Storage industry, is looking for a skilled Embedded Engineer to join their team for a Full-time engagement. This project involves developing and implementing real-time, high-performance firmware for advanced energy storage systems, with a strong focus on functional safety and reliability. This is a high-impact role that requires a self-motivated professional who can hit the ground running and deliver results quickly.Key Responsibilities & Deliverables: This role is focused on the successful completion of specific tasks and deliverables. Your responsibilities will include: Design and implement real-time, C++, RTOS-based firmware targeting microcontrollers.Understand, code, and use microcontroller hardware to meet functional safety requirements.Create firmware for embedded prototypes to validate hardware design choices and accelerate firmware development.Verify and support the integration of your code.Assist with the definition of requirements.Support products deployed to the field.Participate in hardware and software design reviews.Adhere to modern disciplined development practices such as Clang-based linting, consistent formatting, thoughtful naming, and clear commenting.Required Skills & Experience: We are looking for someone with a proven track record of successful engagements. The ideal candidate will have: Deep expertise in real-time C++ programming, RTOS (Real-Time Operating Systems), and microcontroller-based firmware development. This isn't a learning role—you need to be a subject matter expert.Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and manage your own time effectively to meet project goals.Experience with functional safety requirements for embedded systems and modern disciplined development practices.Strong communication skills to provide clear and concise status updates to the project team.

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