The Embedded Software Engineer is a technical contributor within the Machine-Readable Features Laboratory, supporting the development, integration, validation, and maintenance of embedded software solutions used in advanced machine-readable authentication and traceability systems. The role covers a broad range of technologies including real-time operating systems (RTOS), embedded Linux platforms, high-speed sensor systems, signal processing, System-on-Chip (SoC) architectures, and industrial software development frameworks. The position combines software architecture and development, system integration, testing, troubleshooting, and deployment activities within a multidisciplinary environment involving electronics, optics, chemistry, data science, and software engineering. This position is well suited for an engineer seeking to build strong expertise in embedded systems, industrial sensing technologies, and software lifecycle management, with opportunities to contribute from concept to deployment in cutting-edge security solutions.