Senior Embedded Software Engineer
On-site embedded software engineer in San Diego building security-focused features for encrypted storage products: embedded C/C++ firmware, cryptography, and FIPS certification readiness, plus board bring-up and collaboration with silicon/SSD vendors.
- Compensation
- $121K–$150K / yr
- Location
- San Diego, California, United States
- Work setup
- Onsite
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Embedded
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or related field (or equivalent)
- 3+ years professional experience with C/C++ (embedded preferred)
- Working knowledge of software engineering best practices (code reviews, version control, coding standards)
- Ability to develop firmware using industry standard IDE software packages
- Strong written and verbal technical communication skills
Nice to have
- Ability to read/interpret datasheets and schematics; experience debugging new board designs
- Experience with microcontrollers/microprocessors and resource-constrained embedded systems
- Familiarity with cryptographic algorithms and secure key-handling concepts
- Experience with unit testing and/or test-driven development for embedded software
- Familiarity with USB device development and/or USB protocol stacks
- Experience supporting products in FIPS-regulated environments
Full description
Embedded Software Engineer
San Diego / California / United States
On-Site Full Time
$121.000 - $150.000
About the Job Posting
Mid-level embedded software engineer to design and deliver security-focused features for encrypted storage solutions, including cryptography and FIPS readiness.
Job Description
We are seeking an embedded software engineer for a San Diego-based organization to design and deliver security-focused features for encrypted storage products, including implementation of modern cryptography and support for FIPS certification efforts. You will collaborate with hardware engineering and external silicon/SSD partners to bring secure products to market.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement robust, maintainable embedded C/C++ software aligned with industry best practices
- Develop cryptography-enabled features supporting data confidentiality, integrity, and secure device behavior
- Create and execute verification/validation test plans; support product qualification and release readiness
- Partner with hardware engineering to bring up new boards, interpret datasheets/schematics, and debug HW/SW integration issues
- Perform root-cause analysis and drive issues to resolution across firmware, hardware, and test domains
- Participate in design reviews and code reviews; help define coding standards and secure development practices
- Produce technical documentation (requirements, specifications, style guides, test evidence)
- Support FIPS certification readiness activities and related documentation/evidence generation
- Work with silicon and SSD vendors to translate product requirements into partner roadmaps
Qualifications
- B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or related field (or equivalent)
- 3+ years professional experience with C/C++ (embedded preferred)
- Working knowledge of software engineering best practices (code reviews, version control, coding standards)
- Ability to develop firmware using industry standard IDE software packages
- Strong written and verbal technical communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to read/interpret datasheets and schematics; experience debugging new board designs
- Experience with microcontrollers/microprocessors and resource-constrained embedded systems
- Familiarity with cryptographic algorithms and secure key-handling concepts
- Experience with unit testing and/or test-driven development for embedded software
- Familiarity with USB device development and/or USB protocol stacks
- Experience supporting products in FIPS-regulated environments