Principal Software Engineer (Embedded Systems)
Company: GCR Professional Services
Location: Hawthorne
Posted on: June 24, 2025
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Job Description:
Principal Software Embedded Engineer (Location:El Segundo, CA
area, about 15 miles south-east of Los Angeles) Job Summary: This
position is focused on the role of principal software engineering
in the design and development of embedded systems. Client is
looking for a candidate who has experience in many areas, including
information retrieval, distributed computing, large-scale system
design, embedded systems and networking. Essential Job Duties and
Responsibilities: Define and implement scalable, modular, and
maintainable embedded software architectures. Guide teams in
developing firmware and software for microcontrollers, DSPs, and
SoCs. Lead the selection of software frameworks, operating systems
(RTOS, Linux, or bare-metal), and development tools. Ensure
software designs meet real-time performance, power efficiency, and
security requirements. Collaborate with hardware engineers to
optimize system performance and resource utilization. Establish
best practices for software development, including modularity,
reusability, and design patterns. Required Skills and/or Experience
Needed: PhD or MS in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering,
or a related engineering discipline. 8 years of experience in the
field of Software Development with Embedded systems, with at least
3 years in an architectural role. Proficiency in C, C++, and
assembly language for embedded systems. Expertise in embedded
operating systems (RTOS, Linux, FreeRTOS, Zephyr, etc.). Experience
with microcontrollers (ARM Cortex, RISC-V, etc.), SoCs, and FPGAs.
Strong knowledge of real-time systems, multi-threading, and
low-level programming. Experience with communication protocols
(SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, Ethernet, Bluetooth, etc.). Familiarity with
software development tools (Git, GCC, Vivado, IAR, etc.).
Experience with scripting languages Python, Bash, JavaScript a plus
Technical Leadership & Collaboration: Provide mentorship and
technical direction to software engineers. Work closely with
product managers, hardware engineers, and other stakeholders to
translate requirements into robust system designs. Participate in
technical reviews, risk assessments, and design validation.
Interpersonal skills to effectively work with team
membersinternally as well as working effectively with suppliers and
customers Ability to effectively present information in team
meetings and design reviews, as needed.
Keywords: GCR Professional Services, Azusa , Principal Software Engineer (Embedded Systems), IT / Software / Systems , Hawthorne, California
