Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Senior Embedded Software Engineer

The Senior Software Engineer performs research, designs, tests, and implements application software on a variety of embedded and desktop platforms.

• Reports to: Senior Manager of Engineering

• Location: Eden Prairie, MN office

• This role has no direct supervisory responsibilities but does serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department

• The candidate must meet the definition of “US Person” under ITAR/EAR regulations

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and review the work of software design engineers, providing technical direction and ensuring engineering best practices are followed.

• Translate product and customer requirements into scalable, maintainable, and efficient software architectures.

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded software for 8-bit, 16-bit, 32-bit, and 64-bit processor-based platforms.

• Develop software solutions using Assembly, C, C++, and Python. Knowledge of additional programming languages such as C#, Java, Go, or R is considered an advantage.

• Design and implement software for bare-metal, RTOS, Linux, and Android environments. Experience with Yocto, Linux open-source ecosystems, and Android Open Source Project (AOSP) is highly desirable.

• Develop and maintain device drivers and Board Support Packages (BSPs) for peripherals and interfaces including USB, Ethernet, CAN, SPI, I²C, PCI Express, HDMI, Audio, Video, NAND/NOR Flash, DDR3/DDR4, SDRAM, ATA, and related hardware components.

• Design and integrate software solutions supporting wireless communication technologies such as Wi-Fi (802.11), Bluetooth, GPS, and cellular connectivity.

• Perform software architecture and design reviews to ensure solutions are reliable, maintainable, scalable, and aligned with customer requirements.

• Prepare and maintain engineering documentation, including Software Requirements Specifications (SRS), Software Design Specifications (SDS), Software Development Plans (SDP), verification test plans, and validation reports.

• Deliver assigned engineering tasks within established project schedules and budget objectives.

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional engineering teams, project managers, and customers to ensure successful project execution and delivery.

• Lead customer projects when required, coordinating technical activities across multiple engineering disciplines.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

• Minimum of 4 years of experience developing embedded software for microprocessor-based systems, with strong experience in Yocto Linux or other embedded Linux distributions.

• At least 2 years of hands-on experience developing Android system software, Hardware Abstraction Layer (HAL), or Android Open Source Project (AOSP)-based solutions.

• Strong background in embedded systems design and software development for microprocessor-based platforms.

• Experience across the complete product development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, system architecture, software design, Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Test (DFT), and software verification.

• Ability to evaluate customer requirements for technical feasibility, development effort, project cost, and delivery timelines.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience preparing technical specifications, engineering documentation, project proposals, and technical presentations.

• Solid understanding of object-oriented analysis and design (OOA/OOD), software architecture principles, and design patterns.

• Strong understanding of processor architecture, including cache hierarchies (L1/L2), MMU, DMA, interrupt handling, power management, memory subsystems, and bus architectures.

• Experience developing software for embedded peripherals and communication interfaces including Ethernet, USB, SPI, I²C, CAN, and Flash memory.

• Practical experience using embedded debugging and validation tools such as JTAG debuggers, oscilloscopes, and spectrum analyzers.

• Familiarity with ARM, PowerPC, and x86 processor architectures.

• Experience developing applications, device drivers, BSPs, or middleware for embedded Linux, Android, RTOS, Windows CE, iOS, or similar embedded operating systems.

• Knowledge of networking concepts, including TCP/IP, routing protocols, and Internet communication standards, is desirable.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Microsoft Project.

• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities and maintaining a strong customer focus.

• Experience working within Agile and Scrum software development methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience contributing to Linux kernel development or other open-source software projects.

• Familiarity with modern software development tools including Git, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and code review processes.

• Experience with secure embedded software development, functional safety standards, or regulated industries such as medical devices, aerospace, or automotive is a plus.

• Exposure to cloud-connected embedded systems, edge computing, or IoT device development is advantageous.