Embedded Software Engineer

Linux Board Support Engineer

Develop and customize Linux board support packages (BSP) for our products. This position focuses on bootloaders including U-Boot and the Linux kernel (Yocto and Buildroot based distributions).

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Translate product requirements into implementable architectures
• Design and develop software for 32 and 64-bit processor platforms
• Design and develop software for bare metal, RTOS, Linux, Android and QNX platforms
• Design and develop device drivers for USB, Video, Audio, Ethernet, CAN, NAND flash, NOR flash, DDR, SDRAM, HDMI, PCI Express, SPI, I2C, and other devices
• Experience developing software solutions for wireless technologies such as 802.11, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, and cellular technologies
• Prepare technical data such as design verification test documents, software development plan, software design specifications and software requirements specifications
• Support electrical engineering/hardware engineering with board bring-up and overall system debugging
• Experience reading electrical datasheets and schematics
• Analyze business requirements and document a suitable technical approach for internal projects and proposals
• Complete assigned engineering projects within budgetary and scheduling guidelines
• Communicate with engineers and project managers to coordinate and assure project completion; may manage an entire customer project

Qualifications:

·Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer engineering, Software Engineering or equivalent

· 5+ years' experience developing software for embedded processor platforms

· Experience with embedded systems and microprocessor-based (MPU) design

· Experience with all aspects of product design including: requirements documentation, system architecture, design for manufacturing, design for test and design verification

· Experience working in teams including engineers from multiple engineering disciplines

· Experience with managing teams of engineers in-house and offshore, and working with partners

· Capable of providing day-to-day technical design leadership and mentorship

· Ability to analyze customer requirements for feasibility, cost and development timeline

· Strong communication skills including the ability to write technical specifications and design documentation, create and author templates for engineering documents, create project proposals with technical details, present verbally in one-on-one or group settings

· Thorough technical knowledge of application software methodologies including OOA/OOD and Design Patterns

· Understanding of CPU functions such as L1/L2 cache, MMU, power states, bus arbiters & multiplexers, interrupts, and DMA

· Understanding of coding for embedded peripherals including Ethernet, USB, I2C, CAN, Flash, SPI

· Experience using Spectrum analyzers, Oscilloscopes, and JTAG debuggers is highly desirable

· Experience with ARM, PowerPC, MSP430, PIC 32, and x86 processor cores is highly desirable

· Experience with embedded Linux, Android, and RTOSs at the application, device-driver and board support package level is highly desirable

· Familiarity with TCP/IP, Internet protocols, Routing protocols and networking is desirable

· Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with quickly changing priorities to ensure superior customer satisfaction

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $75.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Eden Prairie, MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 10, 2025.