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# Sr. Embedded Software Development Engineer

- **Company:** Rite-Hite Company
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Board Bringup, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Automation of Tests, Bluetooth Low Energy (Bluetooth), Booting (BIOS), C++ (Programming Language), Code Review, Cyber Security, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Linux, Linux on Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Ethernet, Firmware, Python (Programming Language), Modbus, Message Queuing Telemetry Transport (MQTT), Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Engineering, System Testing, Systems Integration, TCP/IP, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, Wi-Fi Technology, Serial Peripheral Interface, Real Time Systems, Git, Integration Tests, Information Technology, Process Control Systems, Bare Metal, Build Tools, Multiaccess Edge Computing, U-Boot
- **Published:** November 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/career/18828897/Sr-Embedded-Software-Development-Engineer-Wisconsin-Milwaukee

## About the Role

* 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.

## Description

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.