Software Engineer I – Embedded Systems

Frontgrade Technologies

. Design, develop, integrate, debug, and maintain embedded software for mission processing systems .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeRemote • Colorado • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $72,000 - $88,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and developing embedded software, including proficiency in C and C++ for embedded systems. Capable of working with embedded Linux platforms, microcontroller firmware, and collaborating across multidisciplinary engineering teams.

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Embedded Software DevelopmentC ProgrammingC++ ProgrammingEmbedded LinuxMicrocontroller Firmware Development

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Hard Skills

Embedded SoftwareDevice DriversBootloadersBoard Support PackagesMicrocontroller FirmwareDiagnostic UtilitiesSystem Test SoftwareTechnical DocumentationSource ControlBuild Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer EngineeringBachelor’s Degree in Electrical EngineeringBachelor’s Degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s Degree in Software Engineering

Industry Keywords

ITAREARU.S. Government Export LicenseMultidisciplinary Engineering Practices

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

LinuxC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, integrate, debug, and maintain embedded software for mission processing systems
Develop and support embedded Linux platforms, bootloaders, board support packages, device drivers, and board bring-up
Develop microcontroller firmware for power control, sequencing, monitoring, communications, and board management
Develop embedded applications, diagnostic utilities, manufacturing tools, and system test software
Participate in requirements development, design and code reviews, verification, documentation, and controlled releases
Collaborate with architects, system engineering, and test engineering teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

No experience is required; 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor’s Degree
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience
Working proficiency in C and C++ for embedded or systems level development
Knowledge of embedded Linux, BSPs, bootloaders, device drivers, kernel integration, or board bring-up
Ability to develop microcontroller firmware and interface with board-level peripherals
Knowledge of source control, build systems, testing, technical documentation, and multidisciplinary engineering practices
May need to obtain a U.S. Government export license as required by ITAR or EAR U.S. export laws

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive health, wealth, and wellbeing benefits from day one
Immediate Medical (FSA and HSA), Dental, and Vision
401K Match with 100% immediate vesting
9X80 compressed work schedule for qualifying roles
Career Opportunity and Growth
Tuition Reimbursement/Student Loan Repayment
Generous PTO and 11 paid Holidays per year (9 designated holidays and 2 floating holidays)
8 weeks of 100% Paid Family Leave