Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Location

Lewisville, TX | United States

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Senior Embedded Software Engineer  

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About Us  

Frontier is a leading communications provider offering gigabit speeds to empower and connect millions of consumers and businesses in 25 states. It is building critical digital infrastructure across the country with its fiber-optic network and cloud-based solutions, enabling connections today and future-proofing for tomorrow. Rallied around its purpose of Building Gigabit America™, the company is focused on supporting a digital society, closing the digital divide, and working toward a more sustainable environment. Frontier is preparing today for a better tomorrow. Visit www.frontier.com.  

About The Role  

The Senior Embedded Software Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and implementing software for embedded systems and devices. They will collaborate with cross-functional teams to bring innovative products and solutions to market. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in embedded systems, and firmware development, and a proven ability to solve complex technical challenges.  

Responsibilities  

• Design, develop, and debug software for embedded devices and systems from requirements to production and commercial deployment
• Review and analyze system specifications to determine software requirements and ensure system hardware compatibility
• Develop and maintain firmware for various embedded products
• Write high-quality, efficient, and reusable code with robust testing and validation
• Implement software for embedded devices and systems involving writing code, as well as debugging and integrating system components
• Work with hardware engineers to diagnose and solve embedded system-level issues
• Contribute to the development of project goals, schedules, and resource planning
• Understand and implement communication protocols and be able to integrate networking components
• Maintain code quality, organization, and automatization
• Stay abreast of current technology trends in embedded software architecture and protocols
• Document software designs and code with specifications and source control, and maintain software configuration management

Required Qualifications  

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. Master's degree preferred
• Proven working experience in software engineering with a solid background in embedded systems design with preemptive, multitasking real-time operating systems (RTOS)
• Proficiency in C/C++ and assembly programming languages
• Experience in hands-on development and troubleshooting on embedded targets with tools like oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers, etc
• Familiarity with software configuration management tools, defect tracking tools, and peer review techniques
• Excellent knowledge of OS coding techniques, IP protocols, interfaces, and hardware subsystems.
• Strong documentation and writing skills
• Adequate knowledge of reading schematics and data sheets for components
• Experience in embedded software development with a focus on optimizing performance and scalability
• This role frequently requires the ability to work in a technical laboratory environment with exposure to low-risk chemicals and to use standard office equipment such as computers
• The position involves regular verbal and written communication, collaborative discussions, problem-solving, and critical thinking
• The ability to work within strict timelines and under pressure is essential

Desired Qualifications  

• Familiarity with embedded MCUs and MPUs
• Understanding of different communication protocols (I2C, SPI, USB, UART, etc.)
• Knowledge of IoT protocols (MQTT, CoAP, etc.) is a plus
• Experience with embedded Linux and the development of kernel modules is desirable
• Agile/Scrum methodology experience

Salary Range $53,000 - $172,000  

Frontier salaries are estimated by third parties and may or may not reflect actual or total compensation. Please confirm with your recruiter.  

We are deeply committed to attracting talented team members in the US from all backgrounds regardless of race, age, gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, disability status, or nationality. However, at this time, we are not sponsoring any Visas.   

Frontier Communications is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.  

Frontier Communications is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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