Software Developer - Embedded Jobs in Foster City, CA

An Embedded Software Developer is a specialist in the technology industry who develops and optimizes embedded software systems. These professionals work with systems that are designed for specific functions or tasks within larger system frameworks - often hardware systems. Their responsibilities include designing, coding, and testing embedded software, as well as debugging and improving existing systems. This role requires a deep understanding of system architecture, programming, and hardware-software integration. They contribute to the development and improvement of devices technology that range from mobile devices to large home appliances and industrial equipment.

Key skills for an Embedded Software Developer include proficiency in programming languages such as C, C++, Java, and Python, knowledge of real-time operating systems, and familiarity with microcontroller programming. They should also possess strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a team. A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field is usually required. Certifications such as Certified Software Development Professional (CSDP) or Microsoft Certified: Azure IoT Developer Specialty can be beneficial. Prior to becoming a Embedded Software Developer, individuals might have roles such as Software Engineer, Systems Analyst, or Hardware Engineer.

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Firmware Engineer

  • Cupertino, CA (20 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Cupertino, CA (20 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 8 hours ago

product bringup: Target creation for new products in our code bases Firmware maintenance to adapt for new products Firmware validation to ensure operability on new products Firmware environment is C,...

Staff / Principal Firmware Engineer

  • Mountain View, CA (15 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Mountain View, CA (15 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 8 hours ago

Required Qualifications Located within commuting distance to Mountain View Ca 8+ years of experience in embedded systems firmware development and architecture....

Sr. Thermal Firmware Engineer, Energy Products

  • Palo Alto, CA (10 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (10 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 9 hours ago

multithreaded and RTOS experience Prior experience in implementing firmware for power conversion, thermal controls, motor control and other low level device control and communication(e.g....

Embedded Software Engineer, Connectivity/Wireless - Reality Labs

  • Burlingame, CA (5 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Burlingame, CA (5 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 9 hours ago

device drivers, and connectivity protocols such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Core Android networking....

Embedded Software Engineer, BSP/Kernel - Reality Labs

  • Burlingame, CA (5 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Burlingame, CA (5 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 9 hours ago

large-scale C/C++ code base Demonstrated experience working across disciplines to drive optimal solutions Device driver development, embedded systems, or operating systems Experience with Software Development...

Senior Embedded Engineer with Hardware ( only w2 )

  • Mountain View, CA (15 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Mountain View, CA (15 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 23 hours ago

Required Skills: Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or electrical engineering 10+ years of experience in embedded software development Strong programming skills in C/C++, with...

Principal Embedded Software Engineer

  • Sunnyvale, CA (17 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (17 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Fortinet is looking for a Principal Embedded Software Engineer to assist FortiSWITCH Team As a Principal Embedded Software Engineer, you will: Develop and maintain software components on current and...

Firmware Engineer

  • Los Altos, CA (14 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Los Altos, CA (14 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Real world embedded systems experience developing firmware with MCUs, RTOSs, and device drivers for low power devices....

Senior Firmware Engineer

  • Los Altos, CA (14 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Los Altos, CA (14 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Real world embedded systems experience developing firmware with MCUs, RTOSs, and device drivers for low power devices....

Senior Firmware Engineer - Embedded Controller Senior Firmware Engineer - Embedded Controller

  • Santa Clara, CA (22 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (22 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Solid experience in C/C++ development Solid understanding of low-level interfaces like GPIO/I2C/SPI/eSPI/PCIe/JTAG etc. PCIe enumeration, IO at platform level for notebooks....

Senior Embedded Software Engineer Senior Embedded Software Engineer

  • Mountain View, CA (15 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Mountain View, CA (15 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Five (5) years of experience in the following: Embedded C++; Embedded Linux; Embedded firmware development in C or C++; Real Time Operating System; Advance micro-controllers; and Probing hardware during...

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Senior Firmware Engineer Senior Firmware Engineer

  • Foster City, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Foster City, CA
  • 2 days ago

operating systems (POSIX, QNX, FreeRTOS) Deep understanding of Linux and its internals, the device tree, and U-Boot Familiarity with unit testing, integration testing, regression testing, and HIL testing...

Senior Firmware Engineer - InfiniBand Switching Senior Firmware Engineer - InfiniBand Switching

  • Santa Clara, CA (22 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (22 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Proficient knowledge of C. Excellent understanding of embedded SW and real-time programming. Strong analytical, creative, debugging, and problem-solving skills....

Senior Firmware Engineer - GPU Networking Senior Firmware Engineer - GPU Networking

  • Santa Clara, CA (22 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (22 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Proficient knowledge of C. Excellent understanding of embedded SW and real-time programming. Strong analytical, creative, debugging and problem-solving skills....

Senior Embedded Software Engineer - Embedded Linux Zoox 2 ( ) Foster City, CA # af2a05ee-4bb5-441a-9136-e0c8c0cf0479 Position summary opment cycle including prototyping, requirements capture, design...

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Highest Education Level

Software Developer - Embeddeds in Foster City, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
48.4%
Master's Degree
40.2%
Associate's Degree
3.8%
Doctorate Degree
3.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.6%
High School or GED
1.3%
Some College
0.4%
Some High School
0.1%



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