Must sit in Irvine, CA; relocation assistance offered

No 3rd party candidates as this is a direct hire and client cannot sponsor a Visa

Requirements

• Lead and manage a team of embedded software engineers, providing technical guidance and mentorship.
• Provide leadership and direct the activities of software engineers focused on the design of new products, enhancement of existing designs and improvement of software architecture design processes and procedures.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers, firmware developers, and other cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration.
• Define software architecture, coding standards, and best practices for embedded system development.
• Manage project timelines, resources, and deliverables to ensure on-time and high-quality software releases.
• Conduct code reviews, debugging, and performance optimization to maintain software reliability.
• Stay updated with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in embedded systems.
• Ensure compliance with safety, security, and regulatory standards relevant to embedded software development.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to junior team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
• Conduct meticulous code reviews and provide mentorship to junior developers, ensuring strict adherence to coding standards and industry best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in embedded software development, plus at least 3 years of experience in a leadership role.
• Strong expertise in embedded Linux programming with C/C++, particularly in kernel driver development and TCP/IP stack packet processing.
• Strong knowledge of networking protocols (NAT, TCP, UDP, IPv4, IPv6, HTTP, etc.) and hardware-software integration.
• Knowledge of audio codecs, video codecs (e.g., H.264), and IP camera integration, proficiency in ONVIF, RTCP, RTSP protocols.
• Knowledge of wireless communication protocols, e.g. 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax.
• Experience with low-level drivers, BSP development, and real-time constraints.
• Proficiency in debugging tools, emulators, and software profiling techniques.
• Familiarity with version control systems (Git) and CI/CD pipelines for embedded development.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
• Strong communication and leadership skills with experience managing cross-functional teams.
• Highly motivated, positive, detail oriented and responsible.

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.