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# Embedded Software Engineer

- **Company:** ACE Limited
- **Location:** United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Applications Architecture, C++ (Programming Language), Code Review, Communications Protocols, Software Debugging, Embedded Software, Firmware, Hardware Design, Hardware Interface Design, Performance Tuning, Software Architecture, Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, PIC Microcontroller, Safety Critical Systems, Process Control Systems, Bare Metal, Hardware Infrastructure
- **Published:** August 25, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/4ac0172a-a814-4d19-ba43-a98dbf3184b4

## About the Role

· Strong embedded software development experience using C and C++.

· Experience developing software in RTOS environments.

· Hands-on experience with bare-metal firmware development.

· Understanding of microcontrollers, embedded processors, hardware interfaces, and low-level debugging.

· Experience with embedded system design, testing, and troubleshooting.

Preferred Qualifications

· Experience with motor control systems, motion control, or industrial automation products.

· Knowledge of Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) or related power electronics technologies.

· Experience working with products from manufacturers such as Eaton, Rockwell Automation, Yaskawa, ABB, or similar industrial automation companies.

· Background in industrial controls, drives, or power conversion systems.

Nice to Have

· Experience with communication protocols used in industrial environments.

· Familiarity with firmware optimization, performance tuning, and safety-critical systems.

Exposure to product development within industrial automation, motion control, or power electronics industries.

## Description

Magnetek is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer with strong experience in C/C++ development for real-time embedded systems. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience working close to hardware, developing firmware in RTOS and bare-metal environments, and contributing to the design and implementation of high-performance control systems., · Design, develop, test, and maintain embedded software and firmware using C/C++.

· Develop applications for real-time operating systems (RTOS) and bare-metal embedded platforms.

· Interface directly with hardware components for system integration, debugging, and performance optimization.

· Participate in software architecture, code reviews, and product development activities.

· Troubleshoot and resolve complex embedded software and hardware integration issues.

· Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams throughout the product development lifecycle.


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