Embedded Software Engineer [Contract]

Please Note: If you are a current Spin Master employee with access to Workday, apply to this job via the Workday application. Are you a kid at heart looking to build a career with a leading global children's toy, entertainment and digital gaming company? At Spin Master, our unwavering commitment to open mindedness, integrity and innovation is a great part of what has made us an industry leader. How do we stay ahead of the pack? By hiring the best and brightest minds—and that’s why we want you! Job Description: What will you work on? A well-rounded Electrical Engineer, highly skilled in embedded software development as well as electronics hardware design, and responsible for development of global consumer products, from idea to production, acting as a Subject Matter Expert within the Engineering team. This role is a contract position. How will you create impact? Develop firmware for complex electro-mechanical devices from early prototyping through full production Write clean, maintainable, and extensible C/C++ and Assembly code, including test sequences for prototypes and production units Interpret and contribute to schematic and PCB designs for electro-mechanical systems Deliver high-quality firmware solutions to Engineering, Design, and Brand teams to meet development-phase milestones Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure system-level designs are cohesive, meet requirements, and stay on schedule and on budget Manage tasks and firmware projects while providing clear documentation, risk assessments, and engineering-driven recommendations Research new embedded technologies and propose cost-effective applications for both emerging and established product lines Partner with Manufacturing and Quality Assurance teams to support reliability, validation, and safety activities Collaborate with external software and app vendors to ensure seamless integration between hardware, firmware, and application layers What are your skills and experience? Undergraduate or graduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or a related field Professional experience in embedded software development and electronics hardware design Proficiency in C, C++, and Assembly for embedded microcontrollers and microprocessors Familiarity with Altium Designer or similar schematic capture and PCB design tools Strong, systematic troubleshooting and debugging skills using standard laboratory equipment Willingness to travel internationally on occasion to support product development and manufacturing activities Experience with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) or app development is a plus #LI-Hybrid #LI-HM1 The anticipated pay range for candidates who will work in California is $50 to $70 Per Hour. The offered pay to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to years of experience within the job, years of experience within the required…