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# Embedded Software Engineer

- **Company:** Insight Global
- **Location:** Southfield, MI, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Adobe InDesign, Algorithm Design, Assembly Language, Unit Testing, Bluetooth, Software Debugging, Memory Management, Embedded Software, Firmware, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), FreeRTOS, Hardware Interface Design, Python (Programming Language), Radio-Frequency Identification, Performance Tuning, Real-Time Operating Systems, Signal Processing, Systems Integration, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, Serial Peripheral Interface, PIC Microcontroller, Git, Integration Tests, Software Version Control
- **Published:** June 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/27724027AD9043D5A5DC95422DD251D2/job/

## About the Role

* Strong experience developing embedded software in C/C+- Hands-on experience with microcontrollers and embedded platforms
 * Experience working in real-time environments using an RTOS (e.g., FreeRTOS)
 * Solid understanding of low-level hardware interfaces (SPI, I2C, UART)
 * Deep knowledge of Bluetooth and wireless communication concepts
 * Experience developing or integrating drivers, firmware, or board support packages
 * Familiarity with version control systems such as Git
 * Ability to debug complex embedded systems using tools such as logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, or in-circuit emulators
 * Strong understanding of real-time constraints, memory management, and performance optimization - Experience with Python or assembly language
 * Exposure to FPGA, DSP, or RF systems
 * Background working in R&D or early-stage product development environments

## Description

Insight Global is looking for an Embedded Software Engineer to join one of our global manufacturing and supplier clients. This person will a specialized R&D team that is pioneering high-accuracy micro-location technologies that rely on advanced algorithms to achieve centimeter-level precision. By blending sensor data, RF signals, and cutting-edge signal processing, they are transforming how people and machines navigate their environments. This person will join a team to tackle complex real-world problems with creativity, collaboration, and a spirit of continuous innovation. Additional responsibilities include:

 * Design and implement embedded software that interfaces with sensors, wireless radios, and networked hardware while meeting strict real-time requirements
 * Develop and maintain firmware components and low-level drivers for embedded platforms
 * Collaborate closely with FPGA, hardware, DSP, and RF engineers to ensure seamless system integration
 * Optimize system performance related to timing, memory usage, and power efficiency
 * Support testing efforts by contributing to unit tests, automated integration tests, and debugging failures
 * Diagnose and resolve complex system-level issues using hardware and software debug tools
 * Participate in design reviews, technical discussions, and cross-functional problem solving within an R&D-focused environment


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