This is ongoing contract position; W2 only, no 3rd parties will be considered.

Candidate must sit onsite in San Diego, CA

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer with 10+ years of experience developing and supporting embedded systems in RTOS and Linux environments. This role is hands-on, focusing on embedded microcontroller development, Linux driver integration, and real-time factory support.

You will collaborate closely with hardware, software, and QA teams to ensure smooth integration, bring-up, and production readiness of advanced consumer electronics systems. The role also requires on-site factory support to troubleshoot and resolve issues during production cycles.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and debug embedded software in RTOS and Linux environments
• Develop and maintain Linux kernel modules and user-space drivers
• Integrate media player functions (e.g. VLC), codecs, audio/video pipelines
• Implement capacitive sensing and HDMI CEC functionality into embedded systems
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for seamless hardware-software integration
• Support factory bring-up, trial runs, and mass production troubleshooting
• Develop automated test software to validate product performance on the factory line
• Participate in code reviews, system bring-up, and production readiness validation

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in embedded software development (C/C++)
• Strong background in RTOS and Linux-based systems
• Hands-on experience with Linux kernel drivers / modules
• Familiarity with capacitive sensing technologies and HDMI CEC protocols
• Experience in media systems: codecs, audio/video containers, playback integration
• Prior exposure to factory / production line support is highly preferred
• Excellent debugging, problem-solving, and cross-team collaboration skills
• Willingness to be onsite in San Diego with factory support in Mexico

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.