Embedded Software Manager Jobs in Texas (NOW HIRING)

Our Company
Lancer Worldwide, a Hoshizaki Company, is an award-winning global leader in beverage dispensing. Through innovation and a commitment to dedication in action, we create products that benefit our customers worldwide, and give them a distinct advantage in the marketplace. We offer our teammates the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We welcome talented, passionate, and highly motivated individuals to join our team.
Summary
The Engineer 1, Embedded Software supports the design, development, and testing of embedded software and hardware systems. This role supports projects of low technical complexity. The ideal candidate will have a beginner's understanding of firmware development on embedded devices and will work closely with cross-functional teams to design and develop innovative embedded products.
Essential Functions
• Support the design and development of embedded systems, including firmware, device drivers, and hardware interfaces throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Collaborate with electrical engineers to define system architecture, select components, and optimize system performance.
• Conduct preliminary analysis, simulations, and testing to validate designs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, quality, and procurement to ensure project success.
• Prepare, communicate and monitor low technical complexity project plans.
• Prepare and present preliminary technical reports and documentation.
• Troubleshoot and resolve simple firmware issues during design and manufacturing.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Beginner's knowledge of software development in C/C++ principles and practices.
• Ability to develop low-level firmware using embedded systems development tools, debuggers, and software development kits (SDKs) with assistance from senior developers.
• Familiarity with communication protocols (e.g., UART, SPI, I2C, Ethernet) and bus architectures (e.g., USB, PCIe, RS-485).
• Proficiency in using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and other debugging tools.
• Familiarity in reading and interpreting electrical schematics of low-medium complexity.
• Familiarity in version control systems for source code management (e.g., Git, SVN).
• Familiarity with issue-tracking tools and Agile practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and lead technical teams.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build working relationships with team members and stakeholders.
Education and Experience
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in embedded systems development, including firmware development, hardware integration, and software optimization.
• Minimum 1 year of experience developing embedded software.
Lancer Worldwide is unable to sponsor applicants for employment-based visas for this position. All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout employment, without the need for employer-sponsored visa status now or in the future.
Notice To Third Party Agencies
Please note that LANCER does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, LANCER will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, LANCER explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of LANCER.
EEO Statement
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