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# Lead Embedded Software Engineer

- **Company:** Fermat Software, LLC.
- **Location:** Austin, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, C++ (Programming Language), Code Review, Software Design Documents, Embedded Software, Firmware, Scrum Methodology, Signal Processing, Software Engineering, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, Real Time Data
- **Published:** July 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=5b7918fd34ca01e3

## About the Role

* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer or Software Engineering with at least 10 years of experience in the planning, analysis, design, and implementation of embedded systems, with strong hands-on C and C++.
 * Demonstrated technical leadership - owning firmware architecture and mentoring engineers.
 * Real-time firmware development on ARM.
 * Experience developing firmware for mixed-signal / sensing devices; comfort working alongside ADC, AFE, and DSP subsystems and signal-processing concepts.
 * Low-level driver development and hardware/firmware bring-up.
 * High-speed host communication interfaces: I²C, SPI/QSPI, UART.
 * Familiarity with capacitive touch / HMI sensing systems a strong plus.
 * Firmware security experience a plus

## Description

This is a hands-on technical leadership role. You will own firmware architecture, guide fellow engineers, and serve as a primary technical point of contact with the client. No H-1Bs for this role. Candidates must be in the USA. No agency/C2C., * Lead firmware architecture and design for real-time sensing and touch-controller applications; author and own SW architecture and design documents, seeking feedback and approval from peers and client.

 * Hands-on C and C++ development, including unit and functional test - this remains a deeply technical role.
 * Develop and optimize low-level drivers and real-time data-acquisition firmware interfacing with mixed-signal sensing hardware (ADC/AFE/DSP subsystems).
 * Provide technical leadership and mentorship; review code and designs and set engineering standards.
 * Review and refine requirements; translate them into robust firmware designs.
 * Drive the Agile process including sprint planning, daily standups, and demonstrations.
 * Provide inputs into planning; communicate status, risks, and impediments in a timely manner; track time expended on the project.
 * Collaborate closely with the client and their representatives across all aspects of the project.


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