Sr. Embedded Software Development Engineer

Embedded Firmware Design and Development

• Develop, debug, and maintain C/C++ firmware for ARM microcontrollers, RTOS/bare-metal systems, and embedded Linux.
• Implement reusable drivers, bootloaders, interfaces, diagnostics, and configuration services.
• Translate requirements into software designs and test criteria while optimizing performance and reliability.
• Platform Reuse and Product Delivery
• Build reusable firmware and edge components across product families, avoiding unnecessary software forks.
• Support board bring-up, hardware/software integration, and troubleshooting of connected equipment.
• Safety, Cybersecurity, and Lifecycle
• Implement secure provisioning, authenticated communications, secure boot, OTA updates, and recovery mechanisms.
• Support cybersecurity, functional-safety considerations, traceability, and product certification activities.
• Embedded Linux and Distributed Edge Computing
• Develop Linux edge applications and services, including IPC, networking, local messaging, and fault recovery.
• Integrate distributed devices, gateways, sensors, and cloud/mobile interfaces using MQTT, APIs, and appropriate protocols.
• Work with embedded Linux deployment, containerized services, and offline operation where appropriate.
• Integration, Verification, and Release
• Integrate firmware with edge compute, SMART sensors, mobile experiences, and IoT/device-management platforms.
• Develop automated unit/integration tests and support hardware-in-the-loop, system validation, and release readiness.
• Cross-Functional Technical Leadership
• Partner with architects and cross-functional teams on system interfaces, technical decisions, and integrated delivery.
• Mentor engineers, participate in code reviews, and help improve development practices.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This role has no direct reports but provides senior-level technical leadership and mentoring.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of embedded firmware/software development and production product delivery.

Knowledge / Skill Requirements:

• Strong C/C++ skills, real-time programming, debugging, and resource-constrained design.
• ARM microcontrollers, RTOS/bare-metal, board bring-up, and interfaces such as UART, SPI, I2C, and GPIO.
• Embedded Linux services, networking, IPC, and distributed edge computing.
• TCP/IP, MQTT, secure communications, Git, automated testing, and release practices.

Preferred Experience:

• Industrial controls, connected sensors, or safety-related equipment.
• BLE, Wi-Fi, Ethernet, cellular, PoE, CAN, RS-485, or Modbus.
• Linux build systems, containers, IoT platforms, or edge AI/vision integration.
• Secure boot, IEC 62443 practices, CI/CD, Python/shell, or hardware-in-the-loop testing.

Leadership & Collaboration:

Independent technical ownership, strong problem solving, and effective cross-functional collaboration.

At Rite-Hite, we take care of our people - because when you’re supported, you can do your best work. Our benefits are designed to support your health, your future and your life outside of work:

• Health & Well-being: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus life and disability insurance. A robust well-being program with an opportunity to receive an extra day off and more.
• Financial Security: A strong retirement savings program with 401(k), company match, and profit sharing.
• Time for You: Paid holidays, vacation time, and personal/sick days each year.

Join us and build a career where you’re supported - at work and beyond.