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Element Green

Freelance Embedded Systems Engineer
United States
Toptal Member Since April 21, 2021

Element has over 18 years of software development experience, including Linux and embedded systems, as well as a wide range of other technical and creative skills: SQL, VHDL on FPGAs, schematic capture, PCB layout, website development, Django, 3D CAD, GUI development, Android development, and more. Element's particular strengths are with C and Python. Element is highly self-motivated, enjoys learning new tech, has exemplary communications skills, and prides himself on delivering quality work.

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Sami Tok

Freelance Embedded Systems Engineer
Turkey
Toptal Member Since May 25, 2021

Sami is a professional software engineer with 10+ years of experience. His specialties include embedded software development, C/C++, Linux, Python, MATLAB, image processing, and machine learning. He worked on embedded software development of air defense missile systems and electro-optical targeting systems. Sami has worked on some of the most prestigious defense projects in Turkey.

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Kijong Uhm

Freelance Embedded Systems Engineer
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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Lakshitha Vikum Dayasena

Freelance Embedded Systems Engineer
Sri Lanka
Toptal Member Since April 12, 2021

Lakshitha has 11 years of experience in software development, with eight years in charge of architecture. He has designed and developed COTS simulation products used by various militaries and an integration platform for uncrewed vehicles. He is a specialist in C++ and has experience developing with C#, Java, JavaScript, and NSIS. Multithreading, cache optimizations, and performance optimizations are some of Lakshitha's strengths. He has trained more than 30 developers.

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Denis Makarov

Freelance Embedded Systems Engineer
United Arab Emirates
Toptal Member Since September 16, 2021

Denis is an embedded system developer with 10+ years of experience in designing, developing, and maintaining complex software and hardware systems. He holds a PhD in electronics and has professional expertise in C, C++, STL, Qt, Linux, and FreeRTOS. Along with solid experience in embedded systems, information security, cryptography, and networks, Denis is enthusiastic about developing high-load real-time systems for his clients.

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Jura Fitzgerald

Freelance Embedded Systems Engineer
Ukraine
Toptal Member Since April 5, 2021

Jura has experience in front-end and back-end web development, AI and machine learning, blockchain, DevOps, quality assurance, hardware, and robotics. He understands well how the technology works, from low to high level, and has honed his management skills leading both small teams and teams of up to 20 people. Jura cares about the business side of the product and treats cooperation as a partnership.

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Emmanuel Druet

Freelance Embedded Systems Engineer
Belgium
Toptal Member Since November 1, 2021

Emmanuel is an R&D engineer with 15+ years of experience with multidisciplinary skills, specializing in applied mathematics and software design, development, testing, maintenance, and support for complex systems requiring high performance, safety, and robustness. He has a "hybrid" profile that includes Linux and Windows; x86 and Arm; embedded systems and back-end; and C, C++, C#, Python, and SQL. Emmanuel has proven experience designing algorithms, especially for localization and sensor fusion.

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Francisco Tortosa

Freelance Embedded Systems Engineer
Spain
Toptal Member Since March 1, 2021

Francisco is a tech enthusiast and developer with 20+ years of experience in embedded software, hardware design, firmware, and software in general. His expertise includes a range of languages (C++, Assembly, and C), tools (Altium Designer), and libraries/APIs (wxWidgets, STM32Cube). He’s developed microcontroller units for the industrial and automotive fields. Francisco also has delivered several projects as a freelance developer and knows how to work effectively within an international team.

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Russell Stuart

Freelance Embedded Systems Engineer
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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  • How quickly can you hire with Toptal?

    Typically, you can hire an Embedded Systems Engineer 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 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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