Sr. Embedded Software Engineer

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company that provides solutions for engineering, technology, and product development projects. For decades, we’ve been helping our clients develop products that are changing the world, whether that’s by shaping the future of space exploration, saving lives with medical devices that set a new standard of care, or creating the fully autonomous electric taxi of tomorrow. Our team of more than 600 people works across industries including aerospace, medical devices and life sciences, unmanned systems and robotics, automotive OEM and tier 1 suppliers, commercial vehicle, electric vehicles, rail, and more. Our offices across the US have different industry focuses and engage with our clients in different ways, ranging from working on-site at client facilities to performing product development at our delivery centers.


ALTEN Group, our parent company, has been a leader in engineering and information technology for more than 30 years. ALTEN Group operates in 30 countries across Europe, North America, Asia, Africa and the Middle East and employs more than 36,000 people, 88% of whom are engineers. The company covers the whole development cycle and offers a choice of service levels, from technology consulting to complete project outsourcing.


When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you join a group of people passionate about collaborating to solve some of the world’s most technical engineering challenges. Our success is tied to taking care of our employees by building relationships and providing opportunities for mentorship and career growth. We offer comprehensive benefits for all full-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) plan with employer matching; paid time off (PTO); paid parental leave; and mentorship to help you take your career to the next level. You don’t have to take our word for it that we are a great place to work—we were named on the 2023 Top Workplaces list thanks to feedback from our proud employees.

We are seeking a talented Embedded Software Engineer to join our team in developing firmware for the design validation and bring-up of automotive Electronic Control Units (ECUs). Our group is dedicated to creating robust software stacks that support the early development and verification of PCBAs and ECUs for current and next-generation vehicle platforms, including areas like Autonomy, Infotainment, and Vehicle Controls.

In this role, you will work on building device drivers, middleware, and application software, as well as creating early prototypes that integrate hardware and software co-design. You’ll also develop validation test cases in C and Python, contribute to SDKs, and participate in hardware/software integration efforts. This is a great opportunity to collaborate with leading engineers in the fast-paced and innovative EV industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and deploy embedded software on RTOS platforms for board bring-up, hardware validation, and debugging activities.


• Write and maintain device drivers and low-level firmware to interface with a wide variety of hardware components and sensors.


• Collaborate across teams to investigate and resolve complex issues spanning software and hardware domains.


• Create software prototypes and support early-stage hardware/software co-design efforts.


• Develop and automate validation tests using C and Python.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.


• Minimum of 4 years experience in embedded systems programming.


• Strong proficiency in C programming; working knowledge of Python is also required.


• Solid background in embedded system debugging using tools like JTAG, SWD, Lauterbach, etc., with the ability to diagnose real-time issues across hardware and software layers.


• Hands-on experience with board support packages (BSPs) and low-level driver development.


• Deep understanding of hardware protocols such as SPI, I2C, CAN, and Ethernet, including experience debugging with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and similar tools.


• Familiarity with RTOS concepts and real-time software development.


• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and collaborate effectively across multiple teams and external vendors.


• Strong communication skills to clearly articulate technical details to peers, leadership, and external partners.

Preferred/Bonus Experience:

• Experience working with ARM Cortex-based SoCs.


• Automotive industry background.


• Knowledge or experience related to motors or motor control systems.

Salary Range: $100,000-130,000

The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience

ALTEN Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Policy is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.

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