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# Senior Embedded Software Engineer

- **Company:** Intone Networks
- **Location:** Sterling, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Communications Protocols, Software Debugging, Embedded C, Embedded Software, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Description Language, Multiprocessing, Real-Time Operating Systems, Signal Processing, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, PIC Microcontroller, Bare Metal
- **Published:** November 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/senior-embedded-software-engineer-sterling-va--eabbf636-3d0c-4c01-a712-382bd1397c58

## About the Role

Embedded Software, Software Engineering, Software Engineering, Software Development, Embedded Software, Software Design, Realtime Operating System, C++ Programming Language, C Programming Language, Embedded Systems, * Required

 * 6+ years of professional experience in embedded software development for control, measurement, or energy systems
 * Strong proficiency in embedded C/C++ programming
 * Hands-on experience with bare-metal and/or RTOS-based software development
 * Experience with digital signal processing and energy algorithms
 * Practical experience with ARM-based microcontrollers, TI DSPs, and FPGA
 * Deep understanding of industrial communication protocols and buses
 * Proficiency in hardware/software integration and debugging techniques
 * Preferred
 * Familiarity with power system standards including IEC 62053, IEC 61000, and ANSI C12.20
 * Knowledge of FPGA or HDL-based signal processing
 * Experience with multi-core architecture or task separation for control versus metrology functions
 * Understanding of timing-critical systems and hardware-software co-design

## Description

We are seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer for a full-time position in Sterling, Virginia. This is a 12-month engagement focused on embedded software development for control, measurement, and energy systems.

Responsibilities

 * Design and develop embedded software for control, measurement, or energy systems
 * Write and optimize embedded C/C++ code for bare-metal and RTOS-based environments
 * Implement digital signal processing and energy algorithms
 * Integrate hardware and software components, with emphasis on debugging and validation
 * Work with ARM-based microcontrollers, TI DSPs, and FPGA platforms
 * Develop and maintain code compliant with industrial communication protocols and bus standards