Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Johnson Outdoors • Alpharetta, GA

119d • Remote

About The Position

At Johnson Outdoors, we transform ideas into adventure. As a global leader in outdoor recreational products, our team of over 1,300 dedicated employees designs and builds the innovative equipment that gets people outside. Our Fishing Group is a hub of technological innovation, developing the embedded software, applications, and mobile services that power iconic brands like Humminbird, Minn Kota, and Cannon. We are looking for a passionate and experienced Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join our dynamic and growing team. You will play a key role in developing the next generation of products that define the future of fishing technology.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Math, Physics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in embedded software development.
• Expertise in modern C++ and C.
• Proven experience with embedded Linux, including kernel customization, u-boot, device trees, and build systems (e.g., Yocto / OpenEmbedded).
• Hands-on experience with device driver development for RTOS and/or Linux.
• Proficiency with common hardware communication protocols such as I²C, SPI, UART, USB, and SDIO.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with wireless technologies (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth) and their associated protocols and drivers.
• Familiarity with Digital Signal Processing (DSP) programming.
• Knowledge of inter-device communication techniques and network protocols.
• A personal passion for fishing, boating, or the outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality embedded software in C++ for our market-leading products.
• Lead board bring-up activities and develop low-level drivers and kernel customizations for Linux and RTOS environments.
• Architect and implement robust software systems, championing best practices in object-oriented design (OOD) and documentation.
• Collaborate with and mentor a talented, cross-functional team of C++, C, C#, and mobile developers in a friendly agile/scrum environment.
• Contribute to the entire product lifecycle, from concept and architecture to deployment and support.
• Solve complex problems involving inter-process communication, real-time constraints, and hardware/software integration.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Miscellaneous Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree