Senior Embedded Software Engineer (C/C++, Python)

Position Summary Senior Embedded Software Engineer We are seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer with deep expertise in motion control systems, real-time embedded software, and low-level firmware development. This role focuses on designing, developing, and optimizing firmware for microcontroller-based systems that interface with motors, sensors, and real-time peripherals. The ideal candidate works comfortably at the boundary of hardware and software and has strong hands‑on debugging skills. Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain embedded firmware for motion control systems using microcontrollers. Develop software on bare‑metal and RTOS‑based systems with strict real‑time constraints. Implement and optimize stepper motor control, sensor interfaces, and deterministic control loops. Design and implement low‑level drivers, including: DMA drivers, interrupt service routines (ISRs), timer, GPIO, and other peripheral drivers. Architect and debug RTOS‑based systems, including task scheduling, synchronization, memory usage, and ISR interactions. Collaborate closely with hardware engineers to read and interpret schematics and datasheets, perform hardware bring‑up and board‑level debugging. Interface with and debug embedded peripherals such as SPI, I²C, CAN bus, UART, PWM, GPIO. Apply strong knowledge of computer architecture, including CPU pipelines, cache behavior, memory hierarchies, microcontroller buses and peripheral architectures. Perform advanced debugging using JTAG-based debuggers, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, function generators. Optimize firmware for performance, reliability, and real‑time determinism. Create and maintain technical documentation, including design descriptions and test procedures. Mentor junior engineers and participate in technical design and code reviews. Preferred Skills Experience with popular RTOS platforms (e.g., ThreadX). Experience with motor control algorithms such as microstepping or closed‑loop control. Experience with hardware bring‑up and production firmware. Development experience in regulated industries, including FDA‑regulated medical devices, with exposure to design controls and verification/validation practices. Knowledge of safety‑critical, real‑time, or high‑reliability systems. Awareness of EMC/EMI considerations in embedded designs. Extensive experience developing software for embedded microcontrollers. Strong hands‑on experience with RTOS, including task design, scheduling, synchronization primitives, and interrupt handling. Proven experience designing and implementing DMA‑based data transfers and interrupt‑driven software architectures. Solid understanding of computer architecture, including cache, memory, and peripheral subsystems. Strong knowledge of embedded communication protocols: SPI, I²C, CAN bus, UART. Ability to read and interpret hardware schematics. Proven experience debugging embedded systems using JTAG or equivalent on‑chip debug interfaces. Proficiency in hardware/software debugging with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, function generators. Strong embedded C/C++ programming skills. Excellent problem‑solving, debugging, and root‑cause analysis skills. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree plus a minimum 8 years of related experience or Master’s Degree plus a minimum 4 years of related experience (waiver based on experience). Degree should be in a technical discipline such as Chemistry, Math, Physics, Engineering, or Computer Science. Proficiency with a personal computer and software packages. Proficient in computer codes (Assembly, C, C++, Java, C#, etc.). Benefits Annual base salary range: $130,000 to $160,000. Travel requirements: International mobility required: No. This role is eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) plan retirement benefits with an employer match, and paid vacation and sick leave. Motivational bonuses may apply to management and select professional roles. Equal Opportunity and Disability Accommodations Werfen is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workplace. Werfen strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation based upon an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as defined by applicable state or federal law. If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io for assistance. #J-18808-Ljbffr