Embedded Software Engineer [Contract]

Spin Master
Los Angeles, CA, United States
14 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Compensation
$104,000.0 - $145,600.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

C (Programming Language) Altium Designer Application Layers Assembly Language C++ (Programming Language) Computer Engineering Embedded Software Firmware Real-Time Operating Systems Schematic Capture Software Engineering Information Technology
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Job description

A well-rounded Electrical Engineer, highly skilled in embedded software development as well as electronics hardware design, and responsible for development of global consumer products, from idea to production, acting as a Subject Matter Expert within the Engineering team.

This role is a contract position.

How will you create impact?

  • Develop firmware for complex electro-mechanical devices from early prototyping through full production
  • Write clean, maintainable, and extensible C/C++ and Assembly code, including test sequences for prototypes and production units
  • Interpret and contribute to schematic and PCB designs for electro-mechanical systems
  • Deliver high-quality firmware solutions to Engineering, Design, and Brand teams to meet development-phase milestones
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure system-level designs are cohesive, meet requirements, and stay on schedule and on budget
  • Manage tasks and firmware projects while providing clear documentation, risk assessments, and engineering-driven recommendations
  • Research new embedded technologies and propose cost-effective applications for both emerging and established product lines
  • Partner with Manufacturing and Quality Assurance teams to support reliability, validation, and safety activities
  • Collaborate with external software and app vendors to ensure seamless integration between hardware, firmware, and application layers

Requirements

  • Undergraduate or graduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or a related field
  • Professional experience in embedded software development and electronics hardware design
  • Proficiency in C, C++, and Assembly for embedded microcontrollers and microprocessors
  • Familiarity with Altium Designer or similar schematic capture and PCB design tools
  • Strong, systematic troubleshooting and debugging skills using standard laboratory equipment
  • Willingness to travel internationally on occasion to support product development and manufacturing activities
  • Experience with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) or app development is a plus

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The anticipated pay range for candidates who will work in Ontario is $50 to $70 Per Hour. The offered pay to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to years of experience within the job, years of experience within the required industry, education, etc. Spin Master Inc. is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work only in other states.

Benefits & conditions

Our mission is to Make Life More Fun with a vision to push the boundaries of innovation, creativity, and fun.

  • Growth and Career Opportunities
  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Innovation, Collaboration and Fun
  • Comprehensive Benefits
  • Other fun Perks!

What’s it like to work here?

Spin Master is a fast-paced, hands-on organization that provides many great opportunities for impactful decision-making; though our challenging start-up atmosphere isn’t for everyone, we have a proven record of opportunities for future advancement and internal transfers for our passionate and results driven team.

Everyone is welcome in our sandbox and we are committed to an accessible and inclusive hiring process that provides reasonable accommodation to all applicants.

About the company

Are you a kid at heart looking to build a career with a leading global children’s toy, entertainment and digital gaming company?

At Spin Master, our unwavering commitment to open mindedness, integrity and innovation is a great part of what has made us an industry leader. How do we stay ahead of the pack? By hiring the best and brightest minds-and that’s why we want you!

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