Embedded Software Engineer

Job title: Embedded Software Engineer (Automotive ECU)

Location: Seattle, WA (Onsite)

Duration: Long Term Contract

Role Summa

ryWe are seeking a skille d Embedded Software Engine er with strong expertise i n FreeRTOS/bare-metal developme nt to support next-generatio n automotive ECU platfor ms. This role involves hands-on development, board bring-up, and low-level driver implementation in a non-AUTOSAR environme n

t.The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation i n embedded C programmi ng , hardware-software integrati on, an d automotive communication protoco ls, along with the ability to work closely with cross-functional teams and customer

s.
Key Responsibilit

ies· Develop embedded software for automotive ECU platforms usi ng Embedded C/

C++· Design and implement solutions in bare-metal and RTOS environments (FreeRTOS/Zeph

yr)· Perfo rm board bring -up, hardware validation, and debugg

ing· Develop and integra te low-level device driv ers (SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, ADC, P

WM)· Collaborate with hardware teams f or system integration and issue resolut

ion· Condu ct low-level debugg ing using tools such as JTAG, oscilloscopes, and logic analyz

ers· Support integration of communication protocols such as CAN and

LIN· Participate in design reviews, architecture discussions, and technical decisi

ons· Prepare and mainta in technical documentat ion (design specs, debug reports, integration not

es)· Interface with customers f or technical discussions and status upda

tes· Ensure adherence to automotive quality standards and best practi

ces
Required Skills & Qualificat

ions· 8 - 10 years of experience in embedded software develop

ment· Strong programming skills in Embedded C

/C++· Hands-on experience w ith FreeRTOS or Ze

phyr· Experience w ith bare-metal program

ming· Proven expertise in board bring-up and hardware-software integra

tion· Strong understanding of microcontrollers (STM32, NXP, or simi

lar)· Experience in device driver develop

ment· Familiarity w ith CAN and LIN communication proto

cols· Proficiency in low-level debugging t ools (JTAG, oscilloscope, e

tc.)· Experience working in non-AUTOSAR environm ents (mandat

ory)· Strong analytical and problem-solving sk

ills
Preferred / Good to

Have· Exposur e to Automotive Eth

ernet· Basic understandin g of Functional Safety (ISO 26262,

ASIL)· Knowledg e of Embedded Linux sy

stems· Experience with zonal ECU architec

tures· Familiarity with proprietary toolchains and development ecosy

stems
Behavioral Compet

encies· Strong ownership and accounta

bility· Ability to work independently as a key technical contr

ibutor· Effective communication with internal teams and cus

tomers· Structured approach to documentation and rep

orting
Ed

ucationBachelor’s or Master’s deg ree in Electronics, Electrical, Embedded Systems, or Computer Engin