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Principal Embedded Engineer | Lake Forest, CA (Local Only) |

Shiro TechnologiesLake Forest, CA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 28 Jul 2026

Quick Overview

Work Type
Hybrid
Level
Leader

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Principal Embedded Engineer with a strong background in embedded software development for medical devices. The ideal candidate will have expertise in embedded C and C++ development, ARM migration, RTOS, and FDA/IEC 62304 compliant software development.

Required Skills:

Embedded C Experience

Strong experience developing embedded software using C for embedded systems.

Experience creating bootloaders, device drivers, and low-level firmware.

Proficient in migrating legacy ARM code to new ARM-based hardware platforms.

Embedded C++ Experience

Strong experience developing embedded applications using C++.

Experience designing and developing RTOS-based, multi-threaded embedded applications.

Medical Device Experience

Experience developing embedded software for medical devices in compliance with FDA and ISO regulations, including IEC 62304.

Experience creating software design documentation, verification, and test documentation.

Embedded Systems

Experience with RTOS (CMX, ThreadX, or similar).

Strong knowledge of ARM microcontrollers and embedded architectures.

Experience with CAN, Ethernet, SPI, UART, I2C, ADCs, and DACs.

Strong component-level debugging skills on PCBAs and integrated products.

Hands-on experience using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, in-circuit emulators, and digital multimeters for troubleshooting.

Additional Requirements

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet project milestones.

Qualifications

Bachelor''s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

6+ years of hands-on embedded software development experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Understanding of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).

Experience with CANoe, Lauterbach, or similar debugging tools.

Experience with waveform generation, transducer signal sampling, motor control, and electromechanical control systems.

Experience with static analysis, unit testing, and code quality tools.

Experience with Git and Azure DevOps.

Experience working in a Continuous Integration (CI) environment.

Python scripting experience.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Additional Information

Note: 

Candidates should clearly differentiate their Embedded C experience from their Embedded C++ experience on the resume. Combined descriptions will not be considered.

Skills

Embedded Systems
Azure
C++
Git
Python

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