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# Senior Embedded Software Engineer

- **Company:** Draper Labs
- **Location:** Clearfield, UT, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $82,300 - $275,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Bug Tracking Systems, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Embedded Software, Firmware, Joint Test Action (IEEE Standards), Network Protocols, Software Configuration Management, Subsystems, System Software, Information Technology
- **Published:** November 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/career/16623108/Senior-Software-Engineer-Utah-Clearfield

## About the Role

* Excellent development and troubleshooting skills on embedded targets.
 * Experience with in-circuit emulators, JTAG debuggers and laboratory test equipment.
 * Excellent knowledge of OS coding techniques IP protocols interfaces and hardware subsystems.
 * Knowledge of development for real-time execution.
 * Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
 * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
 * Knowledge of software configuration management tools defect tracking tools and peer review processes.
 * Excellent time management skills with the proven ability to meet deadlines.
 * Excellent verbal and written communications skills.

Education
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.

Experience
Requires 5-10 years experience with a Bachelor's degree or 3-6 years with a Master's degree in the development of embedded software or applicable experience.

## Description

* Designs and implements embedded software architecture for equipment monitoring and control.
 * Evaluates embedded software/firmware/hardware and design.
 * Codes, debugs, and tests system software.
 * Collaborate with clients and conceive programs based on client specifications and needs.
 * Drive solutions to complex problems with limited direction - contribute to requirements development and architecture solution ideation.
 * Ability to take responsibility for subset of engineering scope.
 * Identify program/system-level technical risks and develop and execute mitigation strategies.
 * Actively mentor less experienced engineers
 * Performs other duties as assigned.