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Scotty Waggoner

Freelance Embedded Systems Engineer
Verified Expert in Engineering
UTC-08:00
United States
Toptal Member Since February 17, 2021

Scotty is an experienced full-stack developer who builds high-performance web and mobile applications with TypeScript, Node.js, Next.js, and React. He specializes in optimizing architectures, enhancing developer experience, and integrating AI-powered solutions. With a passion for problem-solving and user experience, Scotty delivers scalable, intelligent systems that drive real-world impact.

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Matthew C. Dewey

Freelance Embedded Systems Engineer
Verified Expert in Engineering
UTC-07:00
United States
Toptal Member Since June 23, 2023

Matthew is a seasoned team leader, developer, and architect with 20+ years in C, C++, and Python, focusing on video production and backup storage. An expert in embedded systems, IoT, real-time and performance-driven systems, he excels across the software stack. Having led remote teams of two to 50+ members, Matthew boasts a deep knowledge of storage systems, fault-tolerance, and cloud development, relishing challenges in development, architecture, and team management.

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Jeanne Pindar

Freelance Embedded Systems Engineer
Verified Expert in Engineering
UTC-05:00
United States
Toptal Member Since May 10, 2022

Jeanne is an embedded systems developer who has worked primarily in the radio frequency industry and has experience with the entire software and firmware development cycle and hands-on expertise in electronics manufacturing. While most of her experience has been in embedded systems and automated test equipment, she's also interested in other types of software development and PCB layout work. She has worked remotely and has a distraction-free work environment, including a basic electronics lab.

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Rohan Mahfouzi

Freelance Embedded Systems Engineer
Verified Expert in Engineering
UTC+01:00
Sweden
Toptal Member Since August 23, 2022

Rouhollah is a computer engineer with 10+ years of experience in embedded systems, IoT, and security. He brings experience working as a developer across various industries, including automotive, telecommunication, and medical. Rouhollah is a proficient programmer with a strong background in C/C++, Python, and Java. He has a solid academic background, including a BSc, MSc, and PhD in computer science. He is seeking a challenging role to use his skills and make a significant contribution.

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Mirosław Opoka

Freelance Embedded Systems Engineer
Verified Expert in Engineering
UTC+01:00
Austria
Toptal Member Since November 11, 2015

Miroslaw is a software engineer with 20+ years of experience translating business dreams into actionable plans, robust architectures, and maintainable products. He specializes in object-oriented solutions for Linux and embedded systems with C, C++, and Python for industrial applications where reliability and safety are critical. Miroslaw fosters open communication to ensure the business logic is well understood, the code is clean and readable, and the final product is future-proof.

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Mehmet Karadeniz

Freelance Embedded Systems Engineer
Verified Expert in Engineering
UTC+03:00
Turkey
Toptal Member Since June 1, 2022

Mehmet is an embedded software engineer working on device drivers, communication protocols like SPI, I2C, or CAN, memory management, RTOS, and bare-metal systems. He focuses on creating software architecture for embedded systems, managing an embedded system project according to the customer requirements, and writing documentation related to the design, tests, and review. Mehmet also has solid debugging skills for embedded systems.

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Artak Arakelyan

Freelance Embedded Systems Engineer
Verified Expert in Engineering
UTC+04:00
Armenia
Toptal Member Since May 26, 2022

Artak has over 15 years of experience in different high-tech industries. He has strong knowledge in many areas of electronics, embedded systems, and signal processing. Artak has a proven ability to develop various hardware and software systems and looks for embedded systems projects with complex functional requirements.

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Vadim Panov

Freelance Embedded Systems Engineer
Verified Expert in Engineering
UTC+07:00
Thailand
Toptal Member Since July 13, 2020

Vadim is a software engineer with 15+ years of experience in embedded systems, Unix, networking, and cryptography. He has owned and brought products to market, combining skills in C++, C, Lua, JavaScript, Python, and more. Vadim acquired an EMBA to gain better equilibrium between tech and business challenges.

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Kijong Uhm

Freelance Embedded Systems Engineer
Verified Expert in Engineering
UTC+09:00
South Korea
Toptal Member Since September 17, 2021

Kijong has been a software engineer in embedded systems for 15+ years and a software project manager and development manager for 5+ years. He specializes in C on embedded Linux and has experience in C++, Java, and Python. Kijong has developed software for set-top boxes, automotive devices, and IoT devices.

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Russell Stuart

Freelance Embedded Systems Engineer
Verified Expert in Engineering
UTC+10:00
Australia
Toptal Member Since December 2, 2021

Russell has enjoyed solving complex problems using software and hardware for decades. He paid his way through university, writing accounting systems for hospitals. Russell then formed a company to develop cash registers, writing the BIOS, the operating system, a distributed database, and networking. After selling the firm, he discovered the open-source and used it to build a computer system covering 20 sites across Australia for a firm that grew into the world's largest employer of mechanics.

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Antonio Stepien

Freelance Embedded Systems Engineer
Verified Expert in Engineering
UTC+12:00
New Zealand
Toptal Member Since November 3, 2020

With 20 years in software engineering, Antonio has developed a diverse skill set spanning software development, DevOps, and back-end technologies in the automotive, avionics, and defense sectors. His expertise extends beyond embedded systems to CI/CD pipelines and back-end architectures. As a team leader, he excels in high-performance team orchestration, SDLC, and V-model methodologies. Antonio is dedicated to delivering quality projects, making him a valuable asset to any team.

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Within days, we'll introduce you to the right embedded systems engineer for your project. Average time to match is under 24 hours.
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  • How quickly can you hire with Toptal?

    Typically, you can hire embedded systems engineers with Toptal in about 48 hours. For larger teams of talent or Managed Delivery, timelines may vary. Our talent matchers are highly skilled in the same fields they’re matching in—they’re not recruiters or HR reps. They’ll work with you to understand your goals, technical needs, and team dynamics, and match you with ideal candidates from our vetted global talent network.

    Once you select your embedded systems engineer, you’ll have a no-risk trial period to ensure they’re the perfect fit. Our matching process has a 98% trial-to-hire rate, so you can rest assured that you’re getting the best fit every time.

  • To hire the right embedded systems engineer, it’s important to evaluate a candidate’s experience, technical skills, and communication skills. You’ll also want to consider the fit with your particular industry, company, and project. Toptal’s rigorous screening process ensures that every member of our network has excellent experience and skills, and our team will match you with the perfect embedded systems engineers for your project.

  • At Toptal, we thoroughly screen our embedded systems engineers to ensure we only match you with the highest caliber of talent. Of the more than 200,000 people who apply to join the Toptal network each year, fewer than 3% make the cut.

    In addition to screening for industry-leading expertise, we also assess candidates’ language and interpersonal skills to ensure that you have a smooth working relationship.

    When you hire embedded systems engineers with Toptal, you’ll always work with world-class, custom-matched embedded systems engineers ready to help you achieve your goals.

  • You can hire embedded systems engineers on an hourly, part-time, or full-time basis. Toptal can also manage the entire project from end-to-end with our Managed Delivery offering. Whether you hire an expert for a full- or part-time position, you’ll have the control and flexibility to scale your team up or down as your needs evolve. Our embedded systems engineers can fully integrate into your existing team for a seamless working experience.

  • We make sure that each engagement between you and your embedded systems engineer begins with a trial period of up to two weeks. This means that you have time to confirm the engagement will be successful. If you’re completely satisfied with the results, we’ll bill you for the time and continue the engagement for as long as you’d like. If you’re not completely satisfied, you won’t be billed. From there, we can either part ways, or we can provide you with another expert who may be a better fit and with whom we will begin a second, no-risk trial.

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