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# Sr. Embedded Software Engineer

- **Company:** Snapon Inc
- **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $110,000.0 - $150,000.0
- **Contract:** Franchise
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, ARM Architecture, C++ (Programming Language), Communications Protocols, Embedded Software, Ethernet, Firmware, Reverse Engineering, Software Engineering, Software Systems
- **Published:** September 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=849e4844cd4fdf7c

## About the Role

* BSCS, BSEE or BSSE
 * Minimum 3 yrs firmware development experience in relevant field
 * Fluent in C, C++
 * Real time embedded systems development experience
 * Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred:

 * Previous automotive or OBD / Scan tool diagnostic software development experience
 * ST Micro embedded systems development experience
 * ARM microprocessor development experience
 * Windows and Ethernet development experience a plus

## Description

* Performs software design, analysis and implementation of real time embedded automotive diagnostic applications
 * Performs software design and implementation of vehicle interface software and protocols
 * Understands and implements methodologies for reverse engineering of vehicle communication protocols and potential areas for process improvements
 * Assumes responsibility for development and maintenance of project schedules, associated development documentation, and global release of all products
 * Collaborates with global OBD engineering staff in the development products applicable to all Snap-on markets
 * Collaborates with Applications engineers in the development of innovative software solutions for vehicle specific functions and issues
 * Assists with development and execution of applications validation and testing
 * Performs technical analysis and comparison of competitive scan tool and handheld diagnostic platform products with existing Snap-on products


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