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# Sr. Software Engineer, Embedded Systems Controls

- **Company:** Spectraforce
- **Location:** Seattle, WA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Embedded Software, Firmware, FreeRTOS, Joint Test Action (IEEE Standards), Python (Programming Language), Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Tools, Shell Script, Subversion, Systems Integration, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, Scripting, Serial Peripheral Interface, PIC Microcontroller, Git, Information Technology, Hardware Infrastructure, Software Version Control
- **Published:** September 4, 2026
- **Apply:** http://leoforce.us/Careers/Spectraforce/JobDetails.html?jobid=b7f51513-cfcc-49a8-b305-ed44b9a42f56&OrgId=1&UserId=6119

## About the Role

* Worked as a Software Engineer with embedded systems in C for 5+ years.
 * Solid experience with designing and implementing reliable, consistent, and fast motor control systems.
 * Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python or Shell scripting.
 * Strong understanding of embedded systems architecture, including microcontrollers, sensors, and communication interfaces (e.g., UART, SPI, I2C).
 * Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) such as Zephyr or FreeRTOS.
 * Proficiency in debugging tools, such as JTAG, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.
 * Familiarity with software development tools and version control systems (e.g., Git, SVN).
 * Effective verbal and written communication skills and a desire to work in multidisciplinary teams
 * BS+ in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field
 * Willing to travel up to 25%

## Description

As a Sr. Software Engineer, Embedded Systems you will work alongside your software, mechanical and electrical peers to build AI and robotics products. You will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and maintaining embedded software systems for various electronic devices. You will work closely with hardware engineers and other cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of software and hardware components. You'll do whatever it takes - which might include going to the farm - to ensure our customers have reliable and safe products.

What you'll do:

 * Partner with Engineering teams to build firmware on embedded systems for LaserWeeding solution and future products.
 * Develop and troubleshoot firmware running on various microcontroller platforms.
 * Help design and establish the manufacturing and validation methods for PCBs and related sub-components.
 * Investigate control problems at the lowest level and learn how to properly tune them.
 * Drive decision through project planning, task delegation and leading problem solving efforts to reiterate quickly