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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Embedded Software Engineer - **Company:** Latitude Inc - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $179,200.0 - $268,800.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Abstraction Layers, Artificial Intelligence, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Configuration Management, Code Review, Computer Engineering, Software Design Documents, Linux, Memory Management, Embedded C, Embedded Software, Ethernet, FreeRTOS, Internet Protocol, Joint Test Action (IEEE Standards), Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Multiprocessing, Real-Time Operating Systems, ISO/IEC 15504, Reduced Instruction Set Computing, Software Engineering, System on a Chip, System Testing, Scripting, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology, Bare Metal, Code Restructuring, Docker - **Published:** July 31, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/senior-embedded-software-engineer-rtos-palo-alto-ca--a0250d38-62b6-4279-b7da-cfdfbcf93e98 ## About the Role * Bachelor''s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics or a related field and 4+ years of relevant experience (or Master''s degree and 2+ years of relevant experience, or PhD) * Experience in embedded C/C++ with a deep understanding of advanced language features and design paradigms * Proven expertise in ARM-based SoC architectures, including deep knowledge of memory-mapped I/O, DMA controllers (UDMA), and DDR bus configurations * Direct experience configuring MPUs and hardware-level firewalls to enforce spatial and temporal isolation in a multi-core environment * Experience building or significantly refactoring Hardware Abstraction Layers (HAL) to support multiple hardware targets or RTOS environments * Ability to root-cause complex system hangs and race conditions involving shared memory and hardware peripherals without supervision * Ability to see potential pitfalls in low-level designs (e.g., bus contention, MPU misconfigurations) and express designs in sufficient detail for rapid implementation * Expert-level use of JTAG, Tracealyzer, and logic analyzers to verify low-level hardware-software interactions Nice to have: * Experience with ISO 26262 safety-critical development and the "Freedom from Interference" (FFI) requirements for ASIL systems * Familiarity with Automotive Ethernet, UDS, or SOME/IP * Expertise in Linux-based software development and related technologies including gtests, Python, Bazel, and Docker * Experience representing a team as a domain expert to silicon vendors or partner organizations, ARM (Advanced RISC Machine), Aged Care, Architectural Services, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Autonomous Driving Systems, Beverages, Boundary Scan, C Programming Language, C++ Programming Language, Childcare, Cloud Computing, Code Reviews, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Systems, Cross-Functional, Dental Insurance, Docker, Electrical Engineering, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Employee Assistance Plan, Ethernet, Firewalls, Hal, Hardware Administration, Hardware Configuration Management, Healthcare, IP (Internet Protocol), ISO (International Organization for Standardization), Input/Output, Linux Operating System, Logic Analyzer, Low-Level Design, Machine Learning, Memory Hardware, Memory Management, Peripheral Hardware, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Realtime Operating System, Refactoring, Reimbursement, Robotics, Safety Engineering, Software Development, Software Engineering, Startup, System Operations, System Test, System-on-a-Chip (SoC), Systems Engineering, Testability, Vision Plan ## Description The Embedded Software team develops foundational platform software that is critical to development across the company. The team develops FreeRTOS, SafeRTOS, and bare metal environments for both QM and ASIL applications on a variety of embedded targets including ARM. Projects often impact all levels of the stack from the bootchain to applications and usually require cross-functional collaboration with other engineering teams. We have a strong passion for technical excellence and rigorous compliance with ASPICE and ISO26262. What you'll do: * Drive the design and implementation of a centralized "source of truth" for system-level RTOS configurations, including DDR memory maps, UDMA channels, and peripheral assignments * Architect and configure MPU (Memory Protection Unit) and hardware firewalls to ensure "Freedom from Interference" (FFI) between safety-critical (ASIL) and non-safety (QM) tasks * Lead the setup and evolution of the Hardware Abstraction Layer (HAL) and low-level drivers. Your goal is to create a common area for driver logic that scales across different projects and platforms * Take broad responsibility for core SoC integration modules, ensuring they are architected for long-term maintainability and testability * Profile and optimize low-level bus traffic and memory access patterns (DDR, DMA) to minimize latency and maximize throughput for real-time control loops * Consistently perform deep-dive code reviews. Ensure that PRs are simple, bug-free, and adhere to a unified architectural vision to prevent "reinventing the wheel" * Serve as the SME for hardware-software interfaces. 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