Principal Embedded Software Engineer

The employer is a maker of motors, drives and motion-control systems for industrial equipment.

We are hiring a Principal Embedded Software Engineer to join our electrical & computer engineering team in San Jose. You will set technical direction on projects that matter to our customers. This is a full-time, permanent position. This role is on site at our San Jose location.

What you’ll do

• Debug at the board level with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers and JTAG
• Bring up new hardware with the electrical engineering team
• Develop firmware in C and C++ for microcontroller-based products
• Write unit and hardware-in-the-loop tests
• 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
• Ability to read schematics and datasheets
• Strong C programming skills for resource-constrained systems
• Hands-on lab debugging experience
• 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 San Jose, CA is $232,000 – $295,000 per year. Final pay depends on experience, skills and qualifications.

• Annual performance bonus
• Paid professional licensing and society memberships
• Paid time off plus paid company holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Life insurance
• Wellness stipend

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.