Senior Software Engineer

Job Title: Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior EmbeddedSoftware Engineer to take technical ownership of embedded software development for advanced undersea acoustics systems. This hands-on role includes leading architecture and design decisions, influencing technical direction across the engineering team, and delivering robust, production-ready software as an individual contributor. The engineer will help integrate our products into larger, complex systems, develop secure interfaces, support containerized deployments using Kubernetes, contribute to cybersecurity compliance, and enable interoperability with external systems. This full-time, onsite position is based in Santa Barbara, CA.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical execution of software projects from architecture through deployment.
• Define and evolve system-level software architecture, interface design, and implementation strategy.
• Provide technical leadership and influence across projects and subsystems.
• Collaborate closely with hardware, systems, FPGA, and test teams to ensure effective system-level integration.
• Collaborate with the Project Manager to plan sprints, define milestones, and track execution.
• Design and implement secure software interfaces for integration with external systems and third-party platforms.
• Contribute to containerized deployments and overall system design using Kubernetes in secure environments.
• Apply cybersecurity principles, SBOM standards, performance monitoring, and fault location techniques.
• Support system-level observability and integration with upper-tier logging frameworks (e.g., Fluentd).
• Participate in and lead code reviews, design discussions, and troubleshooting.
• Contribute to documentation, verification, and compliance with standards such as CMMC and NIST 800-218.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 7-10+ years of professional experience in embedded software development.
• Strong proficiency in C++ (preferably C++11 or later) and Python.
• Deep understanding of embedded Linux, bare-metal firmware, and real-time systems.
• Demonstrated experience taking ownership of software architecture and execution in a cross-functional engineering environment.
• Experience collaborating across disciplines to integrate embedded systems into larger networked or software-defined systems.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with systems, hardware, FPGA, and software teams.
• U.S. Citizenship and eligibility for DoD Secret security clearance.
• Onsite attendance required (remote work not available).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience using Python for scripting, test automation, or reviewing DSP-related models; ability to support translation into C++.
• Familiarity with SBOM standards (e.g., SPDX, CycloneDX) and experience with associated tooling.
• Experience with embedded Linux build systems such as Yocto or Buildroot.
• Hands-on experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, Kubernetes).
• Experience with automated security testing tools (e.g., SonarQube).
• Understanding of software quality assurance, secure software development, and system-level integration.
• Experience with system-on-chip (SoC) architectures, especially CPU–FPGA shared memory interaction.
• Exposure to digital signal processing (DSP), undersea acoustics systems, or other signal-processing domains.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity compliance frameworks such as CMMC or NIST 800-218.

Work Environment

The position is full-time and requires onsite presence in Santa Barbara, CA. The work environment involves collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and requires adherence to security clearance requirements

This is a Permanent position based out of Santa Barbara, CA.

The pay range for this position is $145000.00 - $190000.00/yr.

· Medical, dental, and vision insurance.· Life insurance, paid vacation, and sick leave.3% 401(k) company contribution (no match required

This is a fully onsite position in Santa Barbara,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 22, 2026.

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• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

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Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.