About Careertakes

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Role Overview

We are actively recruiting Embedded Software Engineers to join a confidential client’s engineering team in North Reading, MA. This contract role (nominally 1 year) focuses on embedded C/C++ development for Linux-based test platforms used in advanced semiconductor test systems. You will work closely with hardware engineers and cross-functional product teams to design, implement, and debug low-level software, drivers, and system integrations.

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Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded software in C and C++ for Linux-based and embedded systems.
• Debug and optimize hardware/software integration issues across board- and system-level components.
• Implement and maintain device drivers, communication stacks, and interfaces (SPI, I2C, UART, Ethernet, PCIe, etc.).
• Contribute to APIs and services consumed by higher-level applications.
• Apply modern software development practices (version control, automated testing, code reviews, CI/CD).
• Collaborate with hardware engineers, test/instrumentation teams, and product managers to deliver reliable, high-performance solutions.

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Required Qualifications

• Proficiency in C and C++ for embedded and system-level development.
• Experience with Linux platform development and debugging at the kernel or system level.
• Strong experience debugging complex hardware/software integration issues and multithreaded applications.
• Familiarity with embedded communication interfaces (SPI, I2C, UART, Ethernet, PCIe).
• Experience working in Agile environments (story planning, sprint ceremonies, bug tracking, release planning).
• Excellent communication skills to explain technical issues, project status, and risks to peers and stakeholders.
• Ability to work onsite from the North Reading, MA office five days per week.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Scripting experience (Python) for automation, testing, and tooling.
• Background in test, instrumentation, or automation domains.
• Experience with build systems, cross-compilation toolchains, and embedded CI environments.

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What You’ll Get / Role Details

• Engagement type: Contract (nominal 1-year duration).
• Location: North Reading, MA — onsite full-time schedule required.
• Team: Cross-functional embedded software and hardware engineering teams focused on semiconductor test platforms.
• This role is sourced through Careertakes; the hiring decision and employment will be handled by our confidential client.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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