Embedded Software Engineer

Job Title: Embedded Software Engineer

Location: Boston, MA / Sunnyvale, CA

Work Model: 100% On-site (5 days per week)

Employment Type: Full Time

Job Summary

We are seeking highly motivated Embedded Software Engineers with strong expertise in C/C++, Linux-based embedded systems, and hardware/software integration. The ideal candidates will develop, debug, and optimize software for advanced semiconductor test platforms, working closely with hardware and software engineering teams to deliver reliable, high-performance solutions.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute across the embedded software stack, from low-level hardware interactions to system integration and application-level software development.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain embedded software using C and C++ on Linux-based platforms.
• Debug and resolve complex hardware/software integration issues at the system and board levels.
• Develop and troubleshoot multithreaded applications and system-level software.
• Work with embedded communication interfaces such as SPI, I2C, UART, Ethernet, PCIe, or similar protocols.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers, software developers, and product managers to ensure seamless system integration.
• Improve software performance, reliability, maintainability, and overall code quality.
• Participate in Agile development activities, including sprint planning, bug tracking, release planning, and retrospectives.
• Contribute to software testing, troubleshooting, and continuous engineering improvements.

Required Qualifications

• Strong programming skills in C and C++ for embedded and system-level applications.
• Hands-on experience with Linux-based embedded software development.
• Experience troubleshooting hardware/software integration issues.
• Knowledge of multithreading, concurrency, and debugging techniques.
• Experience with embedded communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, UART, Ethernet, or PCIe.
• Understanding of software development lifecycle and Agile methodologies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work on-site five days per week in Boston, MA, or Sunnyvale, CA.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Python scripting for automation, testing, and development tools.
• Experience in semiconductor testing, instrumentation, or test automation.
• Familiarity with hardware test platforms and system-level integration.
• Experience improving software reliability and performance in embedded environments.

Interview Process

1. Online C++ coding interview focused on embedded software programming.
2. A 30-minute screening interview.

Additional Information

Candidates must be available to work on-site five days per week at either the Boston, MA, or Sunnyvale, CA location.

Note: Minimum years of experience, contract duration, compensation, and work authorization requirements will be confirmed by the client.