Principal Embedded Software Engineer

The employer is a networking company that designs connectivity products for enterprises and carriers.

As a Principal Embedded Software Engineer with the employer, you will set technical direction and help shape how the electrical & computer engineering team works. This position is based in Oceanside, CA. This is a full-time, permanent position. This role is on site at our Oceanside location.

What you’ll do

• Write device drivers for sensors, communication buses and peripherals
• Develop firmware in C and C++ for microcontroller-based products
• Debug at the board level with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers and JTAG
• Write unit and hardware-in-the-loop tests
• 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
• Experience with an RTOS or bare-metal firmware
• Strong C programming skills for resource-constrained systems
• Ability to read schematics and datasheets
• 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 Oceanside, CA is $189,000 – $241,000 per year. Final pay depends on experience, skills and qualifications.

• Paid parental leave
• Annual professional development and certification budget
• Wellness stipend
• Paid time off plus paid company holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Medical, dental and vision insurance starting on day one

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.