Sr. Embedded Engineer

Sr. Embedded Engineer

Location: Minneapolis area (On-site) Employment Type: Full-time, Exempt

Company Overview

A leader in professional assistive communication technology, our company specializes in designing and manufacturing innovative solutions that enhance interpersonal communication and understanding. Our portfolio includes assistive listening devices, AI-powered captioning, wireless intercoms, and video annotation tools, deployed in classrooms, courtrooms, houses of worship, and stadiums worldwide. With a strong focus on technological innovation and user accessibility, we are committed to improving how people hear, see, and engage.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to lead the development, architecture, and optimization of embedded software solutions for assistive communication products. This role involves hands-on embedded programming, working across bare metal firmware, microcontrollers, and real-time operating systems. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in DSP for audio applications, wireless communication technologies (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, RF), and scalable embedded system design.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded software solutions across the full product lifecycle.
• Architect scalable firmware solutions to improve software efficiency.
• Work with 8051 controllers, ARM processors, and real-time operating systems (RTOS).
• Develop device drivers and communication interfaces (SPI, I2C, UART, USB, I2S).
• Implement DSP algorithms for audio filtering and signal processing.
• Integrate Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and RF communication technologies.
• Lead software quality improvements, peer reviews, and automated testing.
• Collaborate with hardware and software engineers for system integration.
• Mentor junior engineers on best practices for embedded development.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of embedded software development experience.
• Expertise in embedded C/C++, bare metal programming, and firmware development.
• Strong background in DSP, audio filtering, and low-latency real-time systems.
• Experience with RTOS platforms (FreeRTOS, Zephyr OS, or Linux RTOS).
• Hands-on experience with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and debugging tools.
• Proficiency in Python or C# for higher-level development.
• Ability to work on-site in Eden Prairie, MN.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in wireless communication (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, RF).
• Familiarity with project management tools for Agile development.