Embedded Software Engineer - Networking

Webster & Webster Associates • San Diego, CA

3d • Remote

About The Position

A fast-growing, embedded company seeks an Embedded Software Engineer. This international company develops sophisticated low-level software that powers secure and safety-critical systems across demanding industries. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who excels at building and optimizing the core networking components that ensure reliable, high-integrity data communication across complex embedded platforms. You'll be instrumental in designing the future of secured embedded connectivity.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Strong hands-on programming expertise in C and C++, with exposure to assembly for low-level performance optimization.
• Proven experience developing and integrating network drivers and protocol stacks within resource-constrained embedded systems.
• In-depth knowledge of real-time operating systems (RTOS) or complex embedded Linux environments.
• Proficiency in using hardware tools such as JTAG debuggers, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers for low-level debugging.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and clear communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with next-generation networking technologies such as Time Sensitive Networking or Time-Triggered Ethernet is highly desirable.
• Prior experience applying or working under rigorous safety or certification standards (e.g., DO-178C, ISO 26262) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and rigorously optimize embedded network stacks, communication drivers, and protocols.
• Partner with system and security engineering teams to seamlessly integrate advanced secure networking and real-time capabilities.
• Rigorously validate and verify driver and protocol implementations to ensure reliability and adherence to strict functional safety and certification standards.
• Master advanced troubleshooting of complex networking issues using state-of-the-art embedded debugging tools and testing methodologies.
• Actively research and integrate emerging trends in networking, real-time communication, and embedded software design.
• Collaborate effectively as a core member of a distributed, high-performance engineering team.

Benefits

• Growth and Flexibility: As part of a fast-growing company, you'll find ample opportunity for career advancement and the flexibility of working within a distributed engineering team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior