Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Job Title: Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Job Location: North Reading, MA

Job Type: Contract

Pay Range: $50.00hr - $55.00hr

Job Overview:

The organization is seeking highly motivated and technically driven Embedded Software Engineers to develop software for cutting-edge test platforms. In this role, the candidate 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. The successful candidate 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.

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.
• Utilize strong communication skills to clearly explain complex technical issues, project status, and risks to peers, managers, and stakeholders.
• Implement Agile software development practices such as story planning, bug tracking, release planning, and sprint retrospectives.
• Demonstrate proficiency in C++ software development for embedded and system-level applications.
• Debug complex hardware/software integration issues and multithreaded applications.
• Utilize embedded communication interfaces such as SPI, I2C, UART, Ethernet, PCIe, or similar technologies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with scripting languages such as Python for automation, testing, and tooling.
• Experience in test, instrumentation, and automation domains.

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• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities