Embedded Software Engineer

Itmcsystem — United States · Posted ~6 hours ago

Mid Contract Onsite

Skills

Embedded software development Linux Hardware-software integration Operating system components API development System integration Low-level programming C++ Embedded systems APIs

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Summary ✨ AI‑Generated

A one-year long-term contract is available for an embedded software engineer to develop software for advanced hardware test platforms. The position covers the full embedded stack, including low-level hardware interaction, Linux platform development, robust APIs, application software, and system integration. You will collaborate with hardware engineers, software engineers, and product stakeholders to deliver reliable, high-performance solutions.

Highlights

One-year long-term contract working on advanced embedded test platforms and semiconductor systems. The role spans low-level hardware interaction, Linux platform development, APIs, application software, and system integration while collaborating closely with hardware and software engineers.

Description

Job Title: Embedded Software Engineer Location: North Reading, MA, || Sunnyvale, CA (Onsite) Job Type: Long Term Contract Job Description: Our Client, IST (Integrated System Test) Software team is seeking highly motivated and technically driven Embedded Software Engineers to develop software for cutting-edge test platforms. In this role, you will design, implement, and maintain software that interfaces directly with hardware and operating system components while providing robust APIs and services to higher-level applications. You will work closely with hardware engineers, software engineers, and product managers to design and deliver reliable, high-performance solutions used in advanced semiconductor test systems. This is an opportunity to contribute across the full embedded software stack, from low-level hardware interaction and Linux platform development to application software and system integration. This is a contract position for a nominal period of 1 year. Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain software solutions in C and C++ for Linux-based and embedded systems.Debug and optimize complex hardware/software integration issues across system- and board-level components.Contribute to software quality and engineering efficiency through modern software development practices. Required Qualifications Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly explain complex technical issues, project status, and risks to peers, managers, and customers.Experience implementing Agile software development practices like story planning, bug tracking, release planning, and sprint retrospectives.Proficiency in C and C++ software development for embedded and system-level applications.Experience debugging complex hardware/software integration issues and multithreaded applications.Experience with embedded communication interfaces such as SPI, I2C, UART, Ethernet, PCIe, or similar technologies.Availability to work from our North Reading, Massachusetts or Sunnyvale, CA offices five days per week. Preferred Qualifications Experience with scripting languages such as Python for automation, testing, and tooling.Experience in test, instrumentation, and automation domains.