SW Embedded Engineer

Job Opportunity: Imaging And Video Technologies Developer

Work with a leading global consumer electronics company on innovative imaging and video technologies. This role involves developing applications, drivers, and firmware for advanced image/video compression and processing—powering features like camera capture, video calls, and wireless streaming. You'll work on embedded systems and real-time platforms, leveraging C/C++ for multithreaded programming, debugging, and performance optimization. There's also a strong focus on automated testing using the client's internal frameworks. Experience with video codecs and Python integration is a big plus. This is a hands-on role with significant impact—your contributions will reach millions of users worldwide. This is a one year, W-2 contract engagement to start, with potential for extension/renewal.

Qualifications

+ 3+ years of industry experience in embedded systems or firmware development.

+ Strong proficiency in C and/or C++.

+ Solid understanding of real-time operating systems (RTOS), multi-threading, mutexes, semaphores, and concurrent programming.

+ Experience working hands-on with embedded devices and hardware bring-up.

+ BS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Experience with video codecs and compression technologies.

+ Familiarity with Test framework and automated testing practices.

+ Excellent problem-solving, software design, and debugging skills.

+ Strong written and verbal communication skills.

+ Proven ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional engineering teams.

Company Benefits

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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Cupertino, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $60.00/hr.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Cupertino, CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 5, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.