Embedded Software Engineer

PTF Consulting • San Diego, CA

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

Build software that helps power next-generation drone systems supporting U.S. Government programs. This role is ideal for an engineer who is comfortable operating deep in the software stack, from application-level C++ down into Linux kernel behavior and system-level debugging. You will work on embedded software where performance, stability, reliability, and thoughtful engineering all matter. You will join a technical environment where engineers are expected to solve difficult problems, collaborate across disciplines, and take ownership of their work from investigation through implementation and delivery. This is a hybrid position with three days onsite and two days remote each week.

Requirements

• Strong professional experience developing software in C++
• Hands-on experience working with the Linux kernel and Linux-based systems
• Experience solving complex embedded, systems-level, or low-level software problems
• Strong debugging and root-cause analysis skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with engineers across multiple technical disciplines
• Ability to work a hybrid schedule of three days onsite and two days remote
• U.S. Citizenship is required due to the requirements associated with the U.S. Government programs supported by this position

Nice To Haves

• Python
• Video streaming or real-time video systems
• Video pipelines, codecs, or media processing
• Gaming technology
• Graphics or rendering systems
• Real-time or performance-sensitive software
• Embedded Linux development
• Device drivers or hardware/software interfaces
• Robotics, autonomous systems, aerospace, or unmanned systems

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain embedded software using C++ for advanced drone platforms and related systems.
• Work within Linux-based embedded environments and troubleshoot problems that may extend beyond the application layer.
• Diagnose difficult software and system-level problems across embedded platforms.
• Collaborate with software, systems, hardware, test, and program teams to solve problems that often cross traditional engineering boundaries.
• Help improve the performance, stability, maintainability, and overall quality of the software platform.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed