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# Principal Embedded Software Engineer

- **Company:** ACT SEARCH, INC.
- **Location:** Santa Ana, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, ARM Architecture, Bluetooth, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Communications Protocols, Databases, Computer Engineering, Data Structures, Software Debugging, Embedded Software, Ethernet, Firmware, FreeRTOS, MATLAB, Routing, PCI Express, Software Architecture, RS-232, Signal Processing, Software Engineering, TCP/IP, USB, Web Applications, Web Services, Data Processing, Numerical Computing, Information Technology, Software Coding
- **Published:** November 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/principal-embedded-software-engineer-santa-ana-ca--e8dccf94-9ce5-4698-8243-fdc941a027b3

## About the Role

Embedded Software, Software Engineering, Computer Firmware, Cloud Computing, Data Processing, Data Structures, Software Architecture, Internet Application, Internet Technology, Embedded Systems, + Software* * and firmware development experience for real-time networking data* * processing products including integration of SW components into a* * fully functional software system.

 + Strong* * design and coding skills in at least one variant of C (C, C++, C#,Obj-C) and demonstrated* * experience with system level debugging.
 + Good* * background in web and App technologies with database and cloud* * programming. Data structures and SW architectures for real-time* * data processing.
 + EmbeddedReal-Time Operating System experience (i.e., FreeRTOS, eCOS)* * including embedded system programming* * for small-footprint and low-power systems.
 + Knowledge* * with cloud applications such as AWS, Microsoft and cloudCertifications.
 + Networking background and protocol knowledge* * (Experience in real-time modem IP frame/packet processing layers 2* * & 3)
 + Real* * time operating systems with complex time-critical multitasking and* * system Performance analysis and optimization.
 + Understanding* * of real-time, embedded, size and power constrained systems* * including ARM Cortex-Mx and low-power SoCs
 + Knowledge* * of signal processing fundamentals.
 + Knowledge* * of MATLAB and/or other numerical computing platform.
 + Background* * in TCP/IP, 802.11, Bluetooth communication protocols and* * networking stack and architectural principles: Ethernet, TCP/IP* * suite, HTTP, web services, e.g., REST.
 + Device* * communications interface experience - Ethernet, USB, RS232, PCIe,I2S, I2C, SPI bus
 + Knowledge* * of Networking Protocol Integration, MAC layer and layer 2 routing* * algorithms
 + BS* * or MS level degree is preferred in Computer Engineering, ComputerScience or Electrical Engineering with at least 5 years of* * experience with emphasis on embedded and applications and computing* * platforms.
 + USCitizenship required
 + Previous* * security clearance is a plus