Embedded Software Engineer

Location: St. Louis Park, MN

Department: Research & Development

Xirgo Holdings, Inc

Position: Embedded Software Engineer

Work Location: 7003 W. Lake Street, St. Louis Park, MN 55426 

Salary: $126,000 to $136,000 per year    

SPECIFIC DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Plan, design, develop, and implement robust and high-quality embedded software solutions for connected vehicle and fleet management devices;
• Develop software in C for ARM Cortex-M microcontrollers, with a focus on efficiency, reliability, and maintainability;
• Work with real-time operating systems (RTOS) to implement deterministic and time-critical embedded applications;
• Develop and maintain Python-based automated test scripts for continuous integration pipelines;
• Interface with cellular modems and implement communication protocols ( e.g., MQTT, CoAP) for secure and reliable data transfer from telematics devices to backend cloud systems;
• Interface with BLE modules and develop Bluetooth Low Energy communication features;
• Implement and maintain wireless communication stacks for seamless connectivity between telematics devices and cloud infrastructure;
• Write firmware routines to process raw sensor inputs and derive meaningful insights for end users;
• Design and implement application level features optimized for resource constrained embedded systems;
• Review hardware schematics and update firmware to support new components and board revisions;
• Debug and develop low-level drivers and interfaces, including UART, SPI, l2C, and custom protocols;
•  Use hardware tools such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers, and protocol analyzers for hardware-level testing and debugging;
• Contribute to code reviews and provide technical feedback to ensure code quality and maintainability;
• Mentor and train other software team members, fostering collaboration and sharing of best practices;
• Write and maintain firmware documentation and technical specifications;
• Perform unit testing and system integration testing of new and existing software features. Collaborate with Field Application Engineers (FAEs) to address customers' day-to-day technical issues; and
• Work directly with customers and field teams to troubleshoot and resolve high-priority issues.
• Hybrid work allowed, 3 days in office required. Up to 10%, travel for trade shows/conferences, team and collaboration meetings predominately domestic.

REQUIREMENTS:

Must have a Bachelors in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related and 4 (four) years of experience in Software Engineering, Hardware Engineer, Electrical Engineer or related.

Must have experience with the following:

1)     Telematics Industry experience;

2)     IoT experience;

3)     4 years of experience in C programming for ARM Cortex-M microcontrollers;

4)     4 years of experience with real time operating systems RTOS;

5)   4 years of experience in software engineering tools including revision control GIT, IDE specifically IAR, and debug interfaces JT AG;

6)     2 years of experience in Python programming and developing automated test scripts; and

7)   2 years of experience developing application interfacing cellular modem and communication protocols MQTT, CoAP, TCP/IP.

About the Company

• Driving The Future of Smart Fleet Logistics

At Xirgo, we’re not just transforming logistics — we’re redefining what’s possible. Let’s move forward together.

Our Purpose

We believe smarter tools create smarter operations. As the switched-on experts in IoT fleet solutions, we transform uncertainty into confidence, complexity into clarity, and data into decisions.

Our Vision

We empower partners with intelligent fleet logistics to create a more connected future. From bustling cities to open highways, from railroads to runways, our innovative technologies make peace of mind the new normal.

Our Mission

To be the world’s most trusted partner in smart fleet logistics, delivering comprehensive IoT solutions that transform data into useful information. We enhance fleet safety, efficiency, and performance—ensuring confidence at every step.