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Gatekeeper Systems, Inc. · 11 hours ago

Embedded Software Engineer

Foothill Ranch, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$100K/yr - $150K/yr

3+ years exp

Gatekeeper Systems, Inc. is revolutionizing retail loss prevention and customer safety through innovative technology. They are seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to develop and maintain firmware for retail loss-prevention hardware devices, focusing on embedded firmware implementation and debugging.

HardwareSoftware

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain firmware on bare metal microprocessors and embedded Linux platforms, including device-level components and drivers where applicable

Build firmware applications for Gatekeeper and FaceFirst devices; optimize performance, power usage, and reliability

Develop internal tools/scripts to support diagnostics, data collection, testing, and performance validation

Support hardware bring-up: board validation, peripheral integration, and early prototype debugging

Work with common device interfaces and sensors (e.g., GPIO, UART, SPI, I2C, ADC) and wireless modules (BLE/Wi-Fi/LTE as applicable)

Investigate problem reports and field issues: collect logs, reproduce failures, isolate root cause, implement fixes, and document outcomes

Use appropriate debugging tools and techniques (e.g., serial logs, core dumps, GDB/JTAG; oscilloscope/logic analyzer as needed)

Create and maintain unit/integration tests where applicable; support regression testing and release validation

Produce clear technical documentation (how-to guides, troubleshooting steps, release notes) to improve team efficiency and supportability

Qualification

Embedded software developmentC/C++ programmingEmbedded Linux experiencePython programmingDebugging skillsDevice interfaces knowledgeProblem-solving skillsTeam collaborationTechnical documentation

Required

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science/Engineering, or a related field

3+ years of embedded software design and development experience

Proficiency in C/C++, Python, bare metal and Linux-based development

Strong embedded Linux experience; kernel/u-boot/driver-level experience as applicable to the role

Familiarity with Yocto (or similar embedded Linux build systems)

Familiarity with common embedded interfaces/peripherals (UART/SPI/I2C/GPIO)

Demonstrated debugging ability: log-driven diagnosis, issue isolation, and use of lab/test tools as needed

Ability to analyze performance, optimize memory footprint, and design for low-power systems

Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively in a fast-moving environment

Preferred

Experience building for edge gateways (Intel/ARM SBCs), including deployment/packaging approaches

Familiarity with containerization (Docker/Kubernetes)

Knowledge of IoT systems and device-to-cloud architectures (e.g., Azure IoT, GCP equivalents)

Experience with firmware update mechanisms, versioning, OTA updates, and remote diagnostics

Exposure to sensor fusion, computer vision pipelines, or edge deployment constraints

Experience in retail, industrial IoT, or safety-critical embedded systems

Benefits

Attractive Total Compensation Package, including annual bonus

Comprehensive healthcare benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage; Life/ADD/LTD insurance; FSA/HSA options.

401(k) Plan with Employer Match

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy

Observance of 11 paid company holidays

Various Employee Engagement Events

Exciting Growth Opportunities

Positive Company Culture

Company

Gatekeeper Systems, Inc.

Gatekeeper Systems’ expanded product suite of intelligent cart solutions offers solutions for EVERY retailer’s needs to minimize merchandise loss and reduce asset and labor expenditures.

Founded in 1997

Irvine, California, USA

201-500 employees