Job Title: Embedded Software Engineer Job Description + As an Embedded Software Engineer, you will develop device software features for Smart Glasses and Wrist devices. + Your responsibilities include maintaining service stability, implementing tests to ensure quality, and triaging issues reported by QA, developer communities, and customers. + You will assist in device bring-up, feature onboarding, migration, and AOSP up-leveling. The role requires analyzing, designing, developing, and debugging firmware and embedded software for sensing and imaging systems. + You will implement firmware on microcontrollers and SoCs, leveraging peripherals, managing power consumption, supporting boot loaders, and scheduling real-time tasks (RTOS). Collaboration across multiple research-focused and engineering disciplines is essential to rapidly deliver firmware solutions. + You will support all phases of custom hardware development, from architecture requirements definition to proof-of-concept implementation, MCU selection, and board bring-up. + Driving the implementation of embedded software development best practices across teams and projects is also a key responsibility. + Additionally, you will document and communicate your learning, understanding, and problem-solving to various audiences and disciplines, while working closely with firmware, software, and hardware teams to ensure platform compatibility. Hard Skills + Developing device software for Smart Glasses and Wrist devices + Maintaining service stability + Implementing quality tests + Triaging, debugging, analyzing, and fixing issues + Device bring-up, feature onboarding, migration, and AOSP up-leveling + Analyzing, designing, developing, and debugging firmware + Implementing firmware on microcontrollers and SoCs + Managing power consumption + Supporting boot loaders + Scheduling real-time tasks (RTOS) + Architectural tradeoffs + Custom hardware development + MCU selection and board bring-up + Embedded software development best practices Soft Skills + Collaboration across research-focused and engineering disciplines + Documenting and communicating learning and problem-solving + Working closely with cross-functional teams + Setting expectations and tracking progress Job Type This is a permanent position. Work Site This is a fully on-site position in Carlsbad, California. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through: + Hiring diverse talent + Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection + Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes + Ensuring growth opportunities for our people The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.