About Careertakes

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Role Overview

Confidential Client’s Frequency and Timing Systems (FTS) Business Unit develops precise timing and synchronization solutions for telecom, wireless, military, scientific, and enterprise systems. We are seeking an entry-level Software Engineer to join the Santa Rosa engineering team. This role is well suited for a recent college graduate or an early-career software engineer (0–2.5 years) interested in embedded software for high-precision frequency and timing systems.

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What You’ll Do

• Develop, debug, and test embedded software for precise frequency and timing systems.
• Participate in software module design with focus on efficiency, reliability, and reusability.
• Learn and apply precise frequency and timing concepts.
• Build knowledge of communication networks and frequency/timing communication protocols.
• Collaborate with project managers, software engineers, and hardware engineers to support product development.
• Partner with system testing teams to analyze, identify, and resolve software defects.

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Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 0–2.5 years of relevant software engineering experience (coursework, internships, projects, or professional).
• Working knowledge of C and C++ gained through coursework, projects, internships, or related experience.
• Good understanding of data structures and encapsulated software design.
• Understanding of basic data analysis principles.
• Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.

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Preferred Qualifications

• General understanding of the product development process and design controls.
• Understanding of computer networks and TCP/IP communication protocols.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Understanding of ML/AI concepts.
• Experience using AI tools for software development.

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Location, Travel & Physical Requirements

• Location: Santa Rosa, CA (onsite/local engineering team).
• Travel: 0%–25%.
• Physical attributes: Feeling, handling, hearing, seeing, talking; works alone and around others.
• Physical requirements: ~80% sitting, 10% standing, 10% walking; 100% indoors; usual business hours.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Annual base salary range: $70,304 - $143,000 (range depends on location, skills, and experience).
• Total compensation includes competitive base pay, restricted stock units, quarterly bonus eligibility, health benefits beginning day one, retirement savings plans, and an employee stock purchase program.
• Confidential Client offers programs and training to support career growth.

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U.S. Export Controls Requirement

This role requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware controlled by U.S. export laws. Candidates must provide proof of U.S. citizenship, Permanent U.S. residency, or protected individual status as defined in 8 USC 1324b(a)(3).

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Recruiting agencies

• Confidential Client does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to the recruiting team or employees. Confidential Client is not responsible for fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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