Firmware/software engineer

job summary:
Position Summary

We are seeking a talented and adaptable Firmware / Embedded Software Engineer to join a close-knit, multidisciplinary engineering team at a leading telecommunications company specializing in advanced fiber optic transport solutions. In this highly collaborative, on-site role in Van Nuys, CA, you will take ownership of developing, testing, and supporting cutting-edge RF-over-fiber products throughout their entire lifecycle.

The ideal candidate brings strong software engineering fundamentals and a highly structured, systematic approach to problem-solving. You will combine hands-on hardware troubleshooting using lab equipment with the ability to seamlessly navigate, maintain, and elevate legacy C codebases. If you are a mid-level engineer who is passionate about building reliable software directly at the intersection of complex electronic hardware, this is an excellent opportunity to make a tangible, immediate impact on in-house product development.

location: Los Angeles, California
job type: Permanent
salary: $100,000 - 150,000 per year
work hours: 9am to 5pm
education: Bachelors


responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, test, and maintain embedded firmware primarily in C
• Perform continuation engineering on existing products, including troubleshooting, feature enhancements, defect resolution, and lifecycle support
• Investigate, debug, and resolve firmware, software, and system-integration problems using appropriate tools and methodologies
• Develop supporting tools, test applications, and manufacturing utilities in Python
• Support manufacturing and production teams by developing and maintaining test platforms, diagnostic tools, and production software
• Speak to and participate in architecture and software design discussions that promote maintainability, modularity, and reliability
• Participate in code reviews, provide constructive feedback, improve code quality, and elevation of engineering practices
• Produce clear documentation, test and validation procedures, and technical design information, and of the firmware and software tools

qualifications:
Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related discipline

Strong proficiency in the C Programming language

Strong experience developing software for microcontrollers, embedded hardware, and PC-applications

Strong understanding of software engineering principles, including:

Abstraction, Decoupling and Cohesion

Design Patterns and Structures

UML and Software Documentation

Optimizations for Microcontrollers

Experience debugging complex software and firmware systems

Refactoring legacy systems while preserving functionality and reliability

Ability to understand electronic schematics and principles

Hands-on experience using laboratory equipment, such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, or similar tools

Writing Clean, Readable, and Well-Documented Code

Strong written communication skills and commitment to producing well-documented, supportable deliverables

Ability and adaptability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary engineering environment

Preferred Qualifications

Experience developing embedded systems and real-time firmware: PIC32M, PIC18F, Freescale, and SiLabs MCUs

Experience writing Python utility applications, automation tools, or test software

Experience interfacing with I2C, UART, SPI, USB, ADCs, DACs, sensors, and communication peripherals

Experience working with legacy production and inherited codebases

Experience with instrumentation, data acquisition, or laboratory automation

Familiarity with manufacturing test systems, automated testing, or production support

Exposure to telecommunications, optical communications, or RF systems, digital and analog control loops

Experience developing test fixtures, hardware validation tools, or engineering utilities

Hardware Experience is a plus: Schematic Development, Circuit Troubleshooting

Experience working with version control systems (GIT) and collaborative development workflows (JIRA)

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io.


Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).


This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Qualified applicants in San Francisco with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.


Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.


We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.