Senior Embedded Software Engineer

I Help Montana & Great Plains Companies Find Local Talent That Lasts | Former Accounting & Finance Pro Turned Talent Advisor What's Awesome About Our Client? Build robust, reliable, and innovative embedded systems Collaborate across hardware, firmware, and software teams Bozeman offers a growing tech hub plus an amazing outdoor lifestyle Join a culture that values excellence, innovation, and work-life balance Why this job – SENIOR EMBEDDED SOFTWARE ENGINEER: The Senior Embedded Software Engineer role is your opportunity to shape the future of groundbreaking scientific technology. As the senior technical leader on the team, you'll drive the architecture, development, and delivery of complex software systems that power our most advanced products. This is a high-impact role where your expertise, strategic mindset, and leadership will guide projects from concept to launch, directly influencing the product roadmap. You'll also mentor talented engineers, lead a small technical team, and play a pivotal role in advancing innovation across the company. What You'll Actually Do: Lead the full lifecycle of complex projects—from requirements gathering through deployment and long-term support Design and develop embedded application-level software and firmware aligned with product and business goals Mentor and manage a small team, fostering accountability, technical excellence, and continuous improvement Collaborate across hardware, firmware, and software teams to ensure seamless integration in development and released products Establish and enforce testing frameworks and coding standards to ensure reliability, maintainability, and performance Research and adopt emerging technologies that improve system scalability, performance, and user experience Present technical strategies, updates, and recommendations to senior leadership To Be Successful in This Role, You Will Need: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering 8-10 years of software development experience with proven leadership skills Proven success leading embedded software and firmware projects from concept through release Skilled in mentoring and guiding engineering teams to high performance Experience developing software for advanced scientific instruments Expertise in C, C++, Python, Qt, and Bash with deep proficiency in Linux/UNIX environments Strong background in embedded architectures, device drivers, and hardware integration Exceptional communication skills with the ability to clearly explain complex technical concepts Strategic, systems-level thinker with the ability to align engineering decisions to business goals Where and How Much: In-office with flexibility – Bozeman 401K with 6% match | 3 Weeks PTO + 13 Paid Holidays | Company-sponsored team events Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Inferred from the description for this job Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Bozeman, MT $146,000.00-$234,000.00 2 weeks ago #J-18808-Ljbffr