Software Developer - Embedded Jobs in Hayward, CA

An Embedded Software Developer is a specialist in the technology industry who develops and optimizes embedded software systems. These professionals work with systems that are designed for specific functions or tasks within larger system frameworks - often hardware systems. Their responsibilities include designing, coding, and testing embedded software, as well as debugging and improving existing systems. This role requires a deep understanding of system architecture, programming, and hardware-software integration. They contribute to the development and improvement of devices technology that range from mobile devices to large home appliances and industrial equipment.

Key skills for an Embedded Software Developer include proficiency in programming languages such as C, C++, Java, and Python, knowledge of real-time operating systems, and familiarity with microcontroller programming. They should also possess strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a team. A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field is usually required. Certifications such as Certified Software Development Professional (CSDP) or Microsoft Certified: Azure IoT Developer Specialty can be beneficial. Prior to becoming a Embedded Software Developer, individuals might have roles such as Software Engineer, Systems Analyst, or Hardware Engineer.

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Senior Embedded Software Engineer

  • Berkeley, CA (17 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Berkeley, CA (17 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 7 hours ago

development on ARM and/or x86 You have shipped production code in a modern systems language viz Go and/or Rust, and are able to demonstrate strong C programming skills You have working or academic...

Senior Embedded Software Engineer

  • Mountain View, CA (17 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Mountain View, CA (17 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 7 hours ago

About You Strong C programming skills Good computer science fundamentals, e.g. data structures, concurrency and algorithm design Good understanding of operating system internals, e.g. kernel or driver...

Firmware Engineer

  • Palo Alto, CA (16 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (16 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 7 hours ago

Experience/Qualifications: BS in software engineering, electrical engineering or related fields. 5+ years experience developing firmware for embedded platforms....

Embedded Firmware Engineer

  • South San Francisco, CA (18 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • South San Francisco, CA (18 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 7 hours ago

Experience building custom Linux kernels from source code Familiarity with Nvidia's Jetson family of computers and its respective toolchain Familiarity with real-time operating systems such as Keil...

Staff Firmware Engineer

  • Palo Alto, CA (16 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (16 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 8 hours ago

Expert level firmware development in C/C++. Intermediate or advanced Python for control and test interfaces. Familiarity with build systems, version control, and test driven development....

Principal Firmware Engineer

  • Santa Clara, CA (23 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (23 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 23 hours ago

Knowledge of communication protocols like I2C, SPI, and UART. Experience in developing drivers for sensors such as accelerometers, magnetometers, temperature sensors, GPS, etc....

Security Firmware Engineer

  • Santa Clara, CA (23 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (23 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 1 day ago

C/C++, Perl, Ruby, Python) Debug techniques and methodologies Extensive experience with board/platform-level debugging, including delivery, sequencing, analysis, and optimization Extensive knowledge...

Firmware Engineer - DDR/SERDES @ Santa Clara, CA - REMOTE

  • Santa Clara, CA (23 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (23 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 1 day ago

honesty, flawlessly and independently Drive the feature implementation end-end collaborating with RTL and Verification EXPERIENCE: 7+ years' experience Proficiency in Software programming skills - C...

Remote Work

Sr. Embedded Firmware Engineer, Energy BMS

  • Palo Alto, CA (16 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (16 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Develop, enhance and debug new and existing real-time software in C and C++ in embedded RTOS environments Work with hardware and system teams on design optimization Drive software development for performance...

Embedded Software Engineer

  • Santa Clara, CA (23 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (23 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Keywords: San Clara CA Jobs, Embedded Software Engineer, C/C++, Fieldbus Technology, JTAG, ECAT, EtherCAT, Real-Time Operating Systems, RTOS, TCP/IP, CAN, Japanese Language Proficiency Test, JLPT N2...

Senior Firmware Engineer

  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Ideal candidates will have: Optimizations on GPU's Experience in firmware development for RTOS embedded systems Proficiency in C/C++ programming for embedded systems Experience with ARM/ARC/Xtensa/RISC-V...

Firmware Engineer

  • Fremont, CA (8 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Fremont, CA (8 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Real-world embedded systems experience developing firmware with MCUs, RTOSs, and device drivers for low power devices....

Embedded Software Engineer

  • Alameda, CA (13 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Alameda, CA (13 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Perform software code regression analysis (in C & C++) with knowledge of custom HW design to plan for integration testing....

Sr. Embedded Engineer - Flight Software, Kuiper

  • Sunnyvale, CA (19 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (19 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 2 days ago

modern languages for Linux and real-time operating system (RTOS) based systems Write device drivers and system applications for the various satellite systems....

Embedded Firmware Engineer, Battery Management Systems

  • Palo Alto, CA (16 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (16 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 2 days ago

experience (firmware engineer, embedded systems development, etc.)...

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Highest Education Level

Software Developer - Embeddeds in Hayward, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
48.4%
Master's Degree
40.1%
Associate's Degree
3.7%
Doctorate Degree
3.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.7%
High School or GED
1.3%
Some College
0.4%
Some High School
0.1%



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