Electrical & Computer Engineering
Principal Embedded Software Engineer
Philadelphia, PA
$158,000 to $201,000 a year
The employer is a systems integrator designing automated production lines and robotic work cells.
The employer is looking for a Principal Embedded Software Engineer in Philadelphia, PA. In this role you will set technical direction alongside an experienced electrical & computer engineering team and take real ownership of your work. This is a full-time, permanent position. This role is hybrid, with three days a week in our Philadelphia office.
What you’ll do
- Develop firmware in C and C++ for microcontroller-based products
- Bring up new hardware with the electrical engineering team
- Write unit and hardware-in-the-loop tests
- Debug at the board level with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers and JTAG
- Write device drivers for sensors, communication buses and peripherals
- Mentor junior engineers and review their work
- Set technical standards and guide decisions across multiple projects
What you’ll bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field
- 8+ years of relevant professional experience
- Hands-on lab debugging experience
- Ability to read schematics and datasheets
- Strong C programming skills for resource-constrained systems
- A track record of leading projects from scope through delivery
Nice to have
- Experience in a regulated industry (medical, automotive, aerospace)
- Experience with Bluetooth Low Energy or other wireless stacks
Compensation and benefits
The pay range for this position in Philadelphia, PA is $158,000 – $201,000 per year. Final pay depends on experience, skills and qualifications.
- Commuter benefits
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Annual professional development and certification budget
- Medical, dental and vision insurance starting on day one
- Paid professional licensing and society memberships
- Paid parental leave
The employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
