> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/4380642-lead-embedded-software-engineer-hybrid-in-san-diego](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/4380642-lead-embedded-software-engineer-hybrid-in-san-diego). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Embedded Software Engineer- Hybrid In San Diego - **Company:** A2e Technologies - **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Contract - **Skills:** Board Bringup, Agile Methodology, Datasheets, Software Debugging, Eclipse (Software), Embedded Software, Ethernet, Firmware, FreeRTOS, Joint Test Action (IEEE Standards), Microsoft Visual Studio, PCI Express, Scrum Methodology, Systems Development Life Cycle, Rapid Prototyping Process, Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, TCP/IP, Software Technical Review, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, USB, VxWorks, Loadable Kernel Module, Multithreading, Serial Peripheral Interface, PIC Microcontroller, Git, RTSP, Yocto, Bare Metal, Software Version Control - **Published:** October 31, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/16_1821d0cf2 ## About the Role * Lead and mentor a team of embedded software engineers, providing technical guidance, code and design reviews, and career development support. * Deep experience in rapid prototyping * Drive root-cause analysis and resolution of complex firmware, hardware/software integration, and field issues. * Strong bring-up and debugging experience * Embedded Linux system development at both Application and Kernel module level * Yocto and PetaLinux nice to have! * Experience working with a variety of different processing platforms (ARM SoCs, micro-controllers, etc.) * Strong background in architecting both bare-metal and multi-threaded systems * Proficiency with a Real-time OS (ThreadX, VxWorks, FreeRTOS, Zephyr etc.) * Knowledge and experience interfacing to I/O hardware (USB, PCIe, Ethernet, SDIO, SPI, UART, I2c, etc.) * Experience with protocol stacks (TCP/IP, RTSP/RTP, USB, etc.) * Experience with board bring-up and use of lab equipment (logic analyzers, scopes, etc.) * Experience with a variety of SW development tools (GNU tools, Eclipse, Visual Studio, Green Hills, IAR, JTAG debuggers, etc.) * Proficiency in reading and understanding Schematics and Component Datasheets * Good knowledge of version management tools like Git * Experience with Agile methodologies (Kanban, Scrum)