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# Senior/Principal Embedded Software Engineer

- **Company:** BioTalent
- **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, ARM Architecture, Automation of Tests, Bluetooth Low Energy (Bluetooth), Code Review, Computer Engineering, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Embedded Software, Firmware, FreeRTOS, Python (Programming Language), Real-Time Operating Systems, Git Flow, Information Technology, Bare Metal, Wearables
- **Published:** November 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/1b41d3aa-99ce-4b23-a0e0-1400ec38dadd/seniorprincipal-embedded-software-engineer

## About the Role

* BS in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or a related field
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 * 5-8+ years of embedded software or firmware development on shipped products
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 * Strong C and C++ on resource-constrained microcontrollers (e.g., ARM Cortex-M, Nordic nRF)
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 * Experience with RTOS or bare-metal environments (e.g., Zephyr, FreeRTOS)
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 * Hands-on low-power embedded design experience, and comfort reading schematics and using lab equipment
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 * Git-based workflows, code reviews and CI/CD
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 * Nice to have: motor control, battery-powered wearables, Bluetooth Low Energy, Python test automation, secure OTA updates, and medical device or regulated environments (IEC 62304, ISO 14971)
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## Description

As part of a small team, you'll wear many hats. You'll work closely with hardware, mobile and systems engineers to bring up new boards, debug at the hardware-software boundary, and make sure the device behaves safely in every condition.