Embedded Software Engineer (C/C++/Python)

Location: On-site in Colorado Springs, CO (local candidates only)
Salary: $110,000–$140,000
Industry: Embedded systems, electronics/hardware integration

Job Overview

Join a senior engineering team to develop software and hardware for:

• Single-board computers

• Environmental control and monitoring systems

• LED signage and message controllers

You’ll own codebases from design through release and post-support, with a focus on embedded systems interfacing directly with hardware.

Responsibilities

• Full lifecycle development: design, code, test, release, and support

• Own and maintain specific embedded software components

• Translate product requirements into technical specs

• Debug and troubleshoot at the IC (integrated circuit) level

• Work with networking (SNMP, TCP/IP, UDP) and serial protocols (RS232, SPI, I2C, HDLC)

• Create test/validation programs and procedures

• Collaborate with production and customer support teams

• Some travel required (~5%)

Required Skills

• 5+ years: Embedded software with C, C++, Python

• Linux & bare-metal development

• Strong understanding of ARM Cortex MCUs/SOCs

• Hands-on with hardware/software interface tools (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers)

• Experience with:

  • Python async features (asyncio, await, coroutines)

  • Python libraries/tools (FastAPI, Pydantic, Hatch, Pillow, Pony ORM)

  • Software design patterns & object-oriented programming

  • QA/testing frameworks: pytest, mocking, code coverage tools

• Serial/network protocol knowledge (SPI, RS232, RS485, etc.)

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision

• 401(k) with match

• Life & disability insurance

• PTO and paid holidays