Remote Embedded Software Jobs in Maine (NOW HIRING)

Could you be a good fit?
We are looking for the best, highly skilled Principal Embedded Firmware Engineer to join the team of our exceptional client. This role focuses on the design and development of highly integrated embedded processing systems used in advanced electronic products and custom solutions.

This position requires deep embedded firmware expertise, strong technical leadership capabilities, and hands-on experience developing software for complex hardware platforms in real-time and embedded operating system environments.

Benefits:
Remote/Hybrid opportunities based on project needs
Healthcare Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401k

What will your day look like? As a Principal Embedded Firmware Engineer, you will:
Design embedded software for electronic products ranging from microcontroller-based systems to complex embedded processing platforms.
Lead software development activities on embedded systems projects, coordinating technical efforts across engineering teams.
Partner with Program Managers to estimate development work, define project scope, and maintain software development schedules.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define software requirements and architect scalable, high-performance embedded solutions.
Develop detailed software specifications and implement embedded firmware in alignment with system requirements.
Support bring-up and integration of new embedded hardware platforms alongside hardware engineering teams.
Develop and execute software verification and validation strategies, including testing tools and methodologies.
Document software architecture, specifications, designs, and development processes according to engineering standards.
Serve as a subject matter expert for embedded software and firmware development initiatives.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering processes, development tools, and software methodologies.
Mentor and support junior engineers while promoting best practices across the engineering organization.

You will be a good fit for the Principal Embedded Firmware Engineer role if you have:
Bachelor s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related engineering discipline (or equivalent experience)
10+ years of embedded firmware/software development experience; 15+ years preferred
Strong expertise developing embedded software in C/C++ across bare-metal, RTOS, and embedded Linux environments
Proven technical leadership experience leading embedded development projects and collaborating with customers and engineering teams
Hands-on experience with embedded processing platforms such as ARM, PIC, DSPs, and/or FPGA-based SoCs
Strong understanding of embedded systems architecture and firmware-to-hardware integration
Experience with software development tools, debugging environments, and version control systems such as Git
Proficiency using lab equipment to troubleshoot and develop low-level hardware interfaces including I2C, SPI, UART, USB, and related protocols
Understanding of object-oriented programming concepts, higher-level application development, and UI frameworks such as Qt
Experience with software testing, QA methodologies, and verification tools for embedded systems
Ability to work independently while following established engineering development processes and documentation standards
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple technical disciplines

Nice-to-Haves:
Experience with DSP and FPGA-based embedded systems
Familiarity with Qt framework and UI/application development
Experience mentoring engineering teams and improving software development processes
Background in complex embedded hardware bring-up and system integration

About Market Street Talent
We are a specialized staffing and consulting firm focused on IT and technology positions. Our deep industry knowledge allows us to match exceptional candidates with organizations where they can thrive and make an immediate impact.

Our Vision: To promote and foster the growth of information technology (IT) in our world one candidate, one client, one community at a time.

Our Goal: To guide clients and candidates through the placement process and build long-term, successful relationships.

Our Culture: At MST, we value excellence, respect, and empathy in everything we do.

Sound like you? Ready for your next challenging technology opportunity? Click Apply Now !