Embedded Software Engineer | Semiconductors
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Posted: 13/02/2025
- Competitive
- Washington, United States
- Semiconductor
- Permanent
Our client is a leading manufacturer of semiconductors for wearable hardware, specializing in human-computer interaction technologies. Their cutting-edge solutions enable next-generation wearable devices, enhancing sensor integration, power efficiency, and real-time processing for consumer and industrial applications.
To support the development of their next-generation embedded systems, they are seeking an Embedded Software Engineer based in the USA. This role will focus on low-level firmware and real-time software development for semiconductor-driven wearable devices.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, optimize, and maintain embedded firmware for semiconductor-based wearable devices.
- Design and implement real-time software solutions for efficient signal processing and power management.
- Work closely with hardware, sensor, and algorithm teams to integrate software with cutting-edge semiconductor architectures.
- Optimize low-power and high-efficiency processing for wearable applications.
- Debug and troubleshoot firmware using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and software profiling tools.
- Ensure software compliance with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and embedded security best practices.
Qualifications & Experience
- Degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience in embedded software development, preferably for wearable, IoT, or low-power devices.
- Strong proficiency in C/C++ for real-time, low-level firmware development.
- Familiarity with ARM Cortex-M processors, DSPs, or similar embedded architectures.
- Experience with wireless communication protocols (Bluetooth, NFC, UWB, or Wi-Fi) is a plus.
- Understanding of low-power design principles for energy-efficient embedded systems.
- Hands-on experience with debugging tools, hardware interfaces (I2C, SPI, UART), and RTOS development.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience in optimizing firmware performance.
What the Company Offers
- Work on cutting-edge wearable semiconductor technologies at the forefront of human-computer interaction.
- A dynamic and innovative environment with cross-disciplinary collaboration.
- Career growth opportunities within a fast-growing, high-tech industry.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
For more information or to apply, please reach out for a confidential discussion.

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