Software Developer - Embedded Jobs in Oakland, 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 (7 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Berkeley, CA (7 miles from Oakland, 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...

Firmware Engineer

  • Palo Alto, CA (23 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (23 miles from Oakland, 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 (13 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • South San Francisco, CA (13 miles from Oakland, 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 (23 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (23 miles from Oakland, 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....

Sr. Embedded Firmware Engineer, Energy BMS

  • Palo Alto, CA (23 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (23 miles from Oakland, 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...

Firmware Engineer

  • Fremont, CA (19 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Fremont, CA (19 miles from Oakland, 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 (3 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Alameda, CA (3 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 2 days ago

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

Embedded Firmware Engineer, Battery Management Systems

  • Palo Alto, CA (23 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (23 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 2 days ago

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

Embedded Software Engineer

  • Fremont, CA (19 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Fremont, CA (19 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Strong expertise in embedded software development for FPGA, ASIC, or microcontroller-based platforms. Proficiency in C, C++, and assembly programming for embedded systems....

Embedded Software Engineer

  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Proficiency in C, C++, and/or Rust for embedded systems. Experience developing software for real-time operating systems (RTOS) and bare-metal applications....

Senior Firmware Engineer

  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 4 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...

Embedded Software Engineer, Audio DSP

  • Palo Alto, CA (23 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (23 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Tesla is seeking an Audio DSP Engineer with demonstrated ability to design, implement and validate Digital Signal Processing algorithms on embedded systems....

Embedded Engineer (eInfochips Inc )

  • Burlingame, CA (16 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Burlingame, CA (16 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 6 days ago

engineering teams at the system level....

Firmware Engineer, New Product

  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 7 days ago

Excellent proficiency in Rust or C and debugging embedded systems. Experience with digital protocols such as SPI, CAN, and Ethernet as well as application layer protocols such as CoAP or MQTT....

Senior Firmware Engineer, Vehicle Controls

  • Palo Alto, CA (23 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (23 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 7 days ago

Familiarity with real-time operating system platforms, ideally in functional-safety critical applications Experience with CI/CD & test automation applied to consumer facing, software-enabled hardware...

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Highest Education Level

Software Developer - Embeddeds in Oakland, 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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