Staff Embedded Engineer

Kforce Inc.

South Salt Lake, UT(remote)

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$170,000–$200,000
SKILLS
Amazon Web Services (AWS), Architectural Services, Cloud Computing, Code Reviews, Computer Firmware, Computer Science, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Debugging Skills, Diagnostics Solutions/Software, Docker, Electrical Engineering, Embedded Hardware, Embedded Linux, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Ethernet, I2C, Identify Issues, InterProcess Communication (IPC), Internet of Things, Legal, Mentoring, Multithreaded Programming, On Call, Production Systems, Python Programming/Scripting Language, RS-485, Realtime Operating System, Schematics, Serial Communications Protocols, Short Messaging Service (SMS), Software Development, System Integration (SI), Systems Engineering, Technical Leadership, Technical/Engineering Design, Telemetry
LOCATION
South Salt Lake, UT(remote)
POSTED
7 days ago
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Staff Embedded Systems Engineer (Python/Embedded Linux) in South Salk Lake, UT. Overview: We are seeking a Staff Embedded Systems Engineer to serve as a senior-level individual contributor on a firmware team. This is a hands-on role focused on building and deploying production-grade firmware for distributed energy and industrial systems. The position requires translating architectural direction into scalable, high-quality implementations while taking ownership of complex challenges across embedded systems, including device communication, system integration, and field diagnostics. Responsibilities:
  • Develop and maintain firmware across embedded systems, including telemetry, control logic, cloud connectivity, and hardware abstraction
  • Translate architecture into well-structured, production-ready code
  • Lead technical design discussions, code reviews, and contribute to overall engineering standards
  • Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance across the team
  • Own end-to-end system integration across hardware, firmware, and cloud components
  • Debug and optimize real-time embedded applications and communication interfaces
  • Support deployment, monitoring, and troubleshooting of devices in production environments
  • Contribute to automation, testing, and documentation efforts
  • Participate in on-call rotation for escalated technical issues

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Embedded Systems, or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of experience developing embedded software or firmware in production environments
  • Strong proficiency in Python, specifically for embedded or hardware-interfacing applications
  • Experience working with Embedded Linux environments (Yocto or similar)
  • Hands-on experience with embedded systems and firmware development
  • Strong understanding of serial communication protocols (RS-485, Modbus, I2C, CAN, Ethernet)
  • Experience with real-time systems, including multithreading, inter-process communication (IPC), and timing constraints
  • Ability to read schematics and troubleshoot hardware integration issues
  • Experience providing technical leadership or mentoring engineers
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience managing or deploying IoT devices at scale (OTA updates, remote diagnostics)
  • Familiarity with cloud-connected devices (MQTT, AWS IoT, or similar)
  • Background in energy systems, industrial systems, or hardware-connected environments
  • Experience with containerized deployments on embedded systems (Docker or similar)
  • Exposure to CI/CD practices in embedded or hardware-adjacent environments
  • Knowledge of grid-connected systems, power systems, or related standards

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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About the Company

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Kforce Inc.

Kforce is a solutions firm specializing in technology, finance and accounting, and professional staffing services. Our KNOWLEDGEforce® empowers top companies to achieve their digital transformation goals. We curate teams of technical experts who deliver solutions custom-tailored to each client’s needs. These scalable, flexible outcomes are shaped by deep market knowledge, thought leadership and our multi-industry expertise.

 

Our integrated approach is rooted in 60 years of proven success deploying highly skilled professionals on a temporary and direct-hire basis. Each year, approximately 18,000 talented experts work with the Fortune 500 and other leading companies. Together, we deliver Great Results Through Strategic Partnership and Knowledge Sharing®.

COMPANY SIZE
1,000 to 1,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Financial Services
FOUNDED
1962
WEBSITE
http://www.kforce.com/