Embedded Software Engineer (RTOS, Electric Power Industry)

On site in Houston, TX, this senior Embedded Firmware Engineer role centers on designing, developing, and optimizing firmware for high-performance embedded systems in the electric power sector. You will lead R&D initiatives, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive software reliability across products. The position offers a competitive annual salary range of USD 120,000 to 200,000, along with on-site collaboration and growth opportunities. A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science is required, and candidates typically bring 10 to 15 years of hands-on embedded firmware experience.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Health insurance

Responsibilities

• Improve and sustain existing firmware while preserving architectural integrity and delivering a smooth user experience.
• Assess current applications to identify opportunities for performance, optimization, and scalability improvements.
• Refactor and optimize code to improve resource efficiency without sacrificing functionality.
• Steer the adoption of tools, technologies, coding standards, and best practices to ensure high-quality outcomes.
• Execute thorough unit testing, debugging, and validation prior to releases.
• Resolve issues found during internal testing or reported by customers.
• Provide accurate task estimates, status updates, and documentation.
• Contribute to formal verification and validation plans.
• Manage version control, product releases, and firmware updates.
• Collaborate with management to align deliverables with project goals and schedules.
• Work with Product Management and Engineering to evaluate feasibility of new applications and features.
• Develop and integrate critical software components, frameworks, and device drivers.

Requirements

• 10–15 years of hands-on embedded firmware development experience.
• Proficiency in Embedded C, C++, data structures, RTOS, and microprocessors.
• Strong experience with QNX and Linux environments.
• Experience with NAND, NOR, and DDR4 memory interfaces.
• Working knowledge of UART, I2C, SPI, Ethernet, and multithreading.
• Proficient with IDEs, debug emulators, and version control systems such as SVN and Git.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science.

Technologies

• Embedded C, C++
• RTOS
• QNX, Linux
• Memory interfaces: NAND, NOR, DDR4
• Interfaces: UART, I2C, SPI, Ethernet
• Multithreading
• Development tools: IDEs, debug emulators
• Version control: SVN, Git