Embedded Software Engineer

Job overview

The Embedded Software Engineer role is onsite in San Jose, CA. The stated salary range is $131,200–$180,400 per year. Align Technology develops products and technologies, and this role works with hardware, firmware, systems, and product engineers to bring products to market. The engineer leads embedded firmware architecture and development from early concepts through prototype validation and high-volume manufacturing. The work advances product performance, reliability, security, and manufacturability through technical leadership, integration, verification, and collaboration across engineering and manufacturing teams.

What you'll do

• Lead embedded firmware architecture, design, development, and debugging
• develop device drivers, middleware, and platform software
• design real-time, low-power, and wireless solutions
• lead hardware-software integration, system bring-up, and optimization
• define verification and validation strategies
• collaborate with engineering, product, manufacturing, and quality teams
• mentor junior engineers
• support manufacturing ramp, investigate field issues, and drive root-cause analysis and corrective actions.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

embedded software engineer

firmware architecture

c/c++

embedded systems

device drivers

bluetooth low energy

wi-fi

hardware-software integration

san jose ca

align technology

$131,200–$180,400

full-time

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 401(k), employee stock purchase program, paid vacation, sick time, paid holidays, paid parental leave, family benefits, and employee assistance program.

Why this role

The posting seeks a bachelor’s degree or higher in a related technical field and 5+ years of embedded software development experience. It specifies C/C++, embedded systems, and wireless technologies including Bluetooth Low Energy, Bluetooth Classic, and Wi-Fi.

About the employer

Align Technology is hiring for this role. Industry: Custom Computer Programming Services. Sector: 54.