OptConnect · 9 hours ago
Senior Embedded Software Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$143K/yr - $168K/yr
7+ years expOptConnect, based in Kaysville, Utah, is a leading provider of managed wireless connectivity for mission-critical IoT applications. The Senior Embedded Software Engineer will be responsible for delivering organized, adaptable, and modular embedded software using industry standard best practices and tools, primarily within the embedded Linux OpenWrt framework and MCU based firmware environments.
Information TechnologyService IndustryWireless
Responsibilities
Conceptualize, prototype, test, document, design, implement, sustain, and support current and new software/firmware modules and processes
Proficiency developing embedded software, scripts, and modules that are executed on top of the OpenWrt embedded Linux framework with an emphasis on internet networking features and functionality
Proficiency developing firmware that executes in an MCU environment
Providing oversight and direction to other software engineers on the team
Qualification
Required
BSEE, BSCE, BSCS or equivalent
7+ years of embedded software/firmware design experience
Experience developing in C, Lua, and shell scripting
Experience with embedded Linux (OpenWrt) SW/FW development relative to networking/router SoC's
Experience with low level kernel BSP/board bring up relative to embedded Linux and networking/router SoC's
Experience with networking/router System on Chips (SoC), similar to Qualcomm Atheros (QCA4531) or equivalent
Debugging skills and experience using common engineering tools
Experience with ARM Cortex M Microcontrollers
Proficiency developing with wireless devices such as cellular modems, Wi-Fi/BLE modules
Experience developing products that connect to the internet and/or cloud services
Experience using Integrated Development Environments (IDE) for building, debugging, testing, and deploying firmware, preferably IAR
Proficiency designing for testing and manufacturing best practices
Strong technical aptitude
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and successfully prioritize competing tasks
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
High attention to detail and accuracy
Company
OptConnect
Offers machine to machine wireless service for ATMs, Kiosks, Digital Signage, Facility Management, Smart Safes.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Graham Partners
2017-12-12Private Equity
Leadership Team
Chris Baird
President and CEO
TODD CHRISTIANSEN
Chief Technology Officer
Recent News
2025-05-30
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