Embedded Developer

Cardinal / Detecto Scale

• $80K — $95K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
  • Proficiency in C/C++ and familiarity with assembly language
  • Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and bare-metal programming
  • Strong understanding of microcontroller architectures (e.g., ARM Cortex-M, AVR)
  • Familiarity with communication protocols such as I2C, SPI, UART, CAN
  • Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git)
  • Troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement embedded software for microcontrollers and embedded systems
  • Develop firmware in C/C++ or other relevant languages
  • Collaborate with hardware engineers to integrate software with hardware components
  • Debug and troubleshoot embedded systems using tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and JTAG
  • Optimize code for performance, memory usage, and power consumption
  • Write and maintain technical documentation, including design specifications
  • Develop test plans and conduct rigorous testing to validate firmware performance

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off
  • Medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance
  • 401k matching
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
Full Job Description
Cardinal Scale Manufacturing is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Embedded Developer to join our engineering team on-site in Webb City, Missouri. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining embedded software for a variety of hardware platforms. You will work closely with hardware engineers, product managers, and QA teams to deliver robust and efficient embedded solutions. This role requires a deep understanding of firmware development principles, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to lead projects from concept to completion.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Design and implement embedded software for microcontrollers and embedded systems
  • Develop firmware in C/C++ or other relevant languages
  • Collaborate with hardware engineers to integrate software with hardware components
  • Debug and troubleshoot embedded systems using tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and JTAG
  • Optimize code for performance, memory usage, and power consumption
  • Write and maintain technical documentation, including design specifications
  • Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of development processes
  • Develop test plans and conduct rigorous testing to validate firmware performance, compliance, and safety standards

Competencies
  • Technical Capacity
  • Thoroughness
  • Time Management
  • Communication Proficiency
  • Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., C, C++)

Required Education and Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
  • Proficiency in C/C++ and familiarity with assembly language
  • Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and bare-metal programming
  • Strong understanding of microcontroller architectures (e.g., ARM Cortex-M, AVR)
  • Familiarity with communication protocols such as I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, etc.
  • Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git)
  • Troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills

Preferred Education and Experience
  • 2+ years of experience in embedded software development.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

On-site, Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, with additional hours as required to meet business needs.

Benefits

Benefits for full-time employees include Paid Time Off, medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, 401k matching, Employee Referral Program, and Employee Assistance Program.

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