Remote Embedded Software Developer

Introduction to the Role

Are you passionate about low-level systems, firmware architecture, and the innovation driving modern embedded technology? This is your chance to join as a Remote Embedded Software Developer and become an essential part of a cross-functional team shaping the performance and intelligence of cutting-edge hardware products. In this fully remote role, you’ll use your expertise in real-time software and systems design to help launch and support mission-critical solutions that operate reliably under stringent performance demands. With a culture rooted in collaboration, creativity, and continuous development, you'll contribute directly to products that impact industries such as healthcare, IoT, industrial automation, automotive, and wearable tech.

Key Responsibilities

Embedded System Development

• Architect and implement firmware for a wide range of embedded applications.
• Create scalable, modular, and reusable code to optimize the performance of embedded software.
• Develop and integrate peripheral drivers and custom communication stacks.

Hardware Collaboration and Integration

• Partner with hardware teams to define system behavior and validate real-time interactions.
• Conduct board bring-up and prototype testing using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and emulators.
• Troubleshoot issues arising at the hardware-software boundary with precision and speed.

Optimization, Testing, and Quality Assurance

• Optimize code for resource-constrained environments by carefully attending to timing, memory, and power usage.
• Implement unit testing frameworks and develop integration testing protocols.
• Establish CI/CD pipelines tailored for embedded systems and real-time validation.

Documentation and Team Contribution

• Maintain clean, thorough, and consistent documentation for internal use and compliance.
• Actively participate in design reviews, sprint retrospectives, and daily team syncs.
• Mentor junior developers and collaborate on knowledge-sharing initiatives.

Work Environment and Culture

You’ll be part of a globally distributed development team that embraces asynchronous communication and outcome-focused collaboration. Our work environment supports self-directed professionals who thrive in technically challenging and autonomous roles. We promote a balanced work-life model where your time, energy, and creativity are respected. Expect open dialogue, trust-based management, and flexibility that empowers you to do your best work, whether you prefer deep work blocks or iterative collaboration.

We celebrate innovation and reward forward-thinking problem solvers. If you’re motivated by building scalable embedded platforms from concept to deployment, you’ll find our culture highly aligned with your ambition.

Tools and Technology Stack

We leverage modern embedded development platforms and toolchains to uphold engineering excellence and ensure dependable product delivery.

Microcontroller Ecosystem

• STM32, Nordic, and NXP MCUs
• ARM Cortex-M0/M3/M4/M7 architectures

Real-Time Operating Systems

• FreeRTOS, Zephyr RTOS, and custom bare-metal environments

Debugging and Testing Tools

• SEGGER J-Link, OpenOCD, and Tracealyzer
• Logic analyzers, power profiling tools, and simulators

Development Workflow

• Git for distributed version control
• Project management and knowledge sharing through agile-compatible platforms
• Jenkins and GitHub Actions for embedded CI/CD integration
• CMake, Makefiles, and GCC toolchains
• Python and Bash scripting for automation and testing harnesses

Qualifications and Experience

Technical Proficiency

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with embedded C/C++ in resource-constrained environments
• In-depth knowledge of microcontroller programming, RTOS fundamentals, and multi-threaded concurrency
• Mastery of peripheral integration (SPI, UART, I2C, CAN, ADC/DAC) and low-power design techniques
• Skilled in bootloader development, firmware update protocols (FOTA), and secure code practices

Desirable Expertise

• Familiarity with BLE, Zigbee, LoRaWAN, or Wi-Fi stacks
• Experience with security libraries and hardware encryption modules
• Exposure to industrial protocols (Modbus, MQTT, OPC-UA)
• Background in battery-operated systems or wearable technologies

Educational Background

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline
• Ongoing technical certifications or contributions to open-source embedded projects are a plus.

Impact and Career Advancement

This isn’t a typical development role. It’s a launchpad for embedded engineers who want to deepen their influence over system reliability and product functionality at scale. You will be involved in shaping next-generation smart devices, from concept and prototyping to product deployment and post-launch refinement.

Whether your passion lies in real-time systems, wireless firmware, or hardware-near optimization, your expertise will drive meaningful impact across multidisciplinary projects. We nurture your long-term growth with access to educational resources, dedicated mentorship, and clearly defined paths to senior technical leadership or embedded system architecture roles.

You’ll gain the opportunity to directly shape roadmaps, lead subsystem design, and define system-wide standards while learning from a seasoned team of firmware engineers, electronics designers, and systems architects.

What Sets This Role Apart

• 100% remote-first with flexible hours and trust-based collaboration
• A high-impact position with visibility across hardware, firmware, and QA teams
• A strong commitment to documentation, knowledge sharing, and internal R&D
• Ownership of code from idea to deployment, including the opportunity to patent novel solutions
• Competitive compensation: $153,383 annually with performance recognition opportunities

Take the Next Step in Your Embedded Career

If you're looking to contribute your embedded systems expertise to projects that matter—where innovation meets real-world deployment—this role is your next big step. You'll join a team where your code is mission-critical, your insight is appreciated, and your potential is limitless. We're building embedded systems that power the future—and we want you to be part of it.

Apply now to join a forward-leaning engineering team that values creativity, precision, and continuous learning. Let’s shape tomorrow’s embedded solutions, together.