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# Software Engineer

- **Company:** Clifton, City Of (Inc)
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $80,000.0 - $85,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Arduino, C++ (Programming Language), Communications Protocols, Computer Programming, Desktop Computing, Embedded C, Python (Programming Language), Software Engineering, User-Centered Design, PIC Microcontroller, Git, Free and Open-Source Software, Software Version Control
- **Published:** September 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/embedded-software-engineer-sparkfun-electronics-9008226

## About the Role

* Expert in MicroPython and Python development
 * Experience with the Arduino development ecosystem
 * Experience with embedded C/C++ development.
 * Familiarity with hardware communication protocols (I2C, I2S, SPI)
 * Experience with robotics and educational robot platforms.
 * Experience with network development, and internet-of-things network patterns and protocols.
 * Familiarity with DIY projects that involve electronics, microcontrollers, single board computers and programming.
 * Familiarity with user-centric software development
 * 3+ years software experience
 * Excellent communication skills

Preferred Qualifications (not required)

 * Experience with Open Source software and community driven development
 * Experience with version control software, tools and methodologies (git, github.com)

## Description

Working closely with other members of our Engineering team, the Software Engineer is responsible for the software components of the products we build - ranging from sensors, microprocessors and single board computers.

The Software Engineer is a member of SparkFun's Engineering team, reporting to the Engineering Department Manager.

The right candidate collaboratively works with a variety of internal and external customers, as well as other members of the Engineering team to develop software components for SparkFun products. Following a user-centered design approach, the Software Engineer ensures the design, development and delivery of a software solution that not only meets functional needs, but user desires and skill levels., * Research, design and implement software solutions for microcontrollers and single board computers

 * Develop cross platform solutions that operate across a wide variety microcontroller environments
 * Work closely with hardware engineers to develop software solutions that seamlessly work with new products.
 * Describe the developed functionality through documentation, tutorials, and examples.
 * Work as a key member of a cross-functional product development team.
 * Work closely with the open source software community, collaborating with larger products, as well as supporting SparkFun created solutions.
 * Meet with internal customers and facilitate the creation of requirements and user stories
 * Facilitate the elaboration of customer requirements into development user stories and acceptance tests


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