Embedded Software Engineers
The Embedded Software Engineer role involves designing, developing, and maintaining embedded software for advanced semiconductor test platforms, working closely with hardware and software teams. The position requires expertise in C/C++ on Linux-based systems, debugging hardware/software integration, and applying Agile methodologies to deliver high-performance, reliable solutions. This is a one-year contract role based on-site in Massachusetts or California.
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What You’ll Do
Confidential client’s IST (Integrated System Test) Software team is seeking motivated Embedded Software Engineers to develop software for advanced test platforms. This contract role (~1 year) covers the full embedded stack — from low-level hardware interaction and Linux platform development to application software and system integration.
- Design, implement, and maintain embedded software in C and C++ for Linux-based and bare-metal systems
- Debug and optimize hardware/software integration issues across board- and system-level components
- Build robust APIs and services for higher-level applications used in test and instrumentation systems
- Collaborate closely with hardware engineers, software engineers, and product managers to deliver reliable, high-performance solutions
- Apply modern software engineering practices (code review, automated testing, CI/CD) to improve software quality and engineering efficiency
Qualifications
Required
- Strong proficiency in C and C++ for embedded and system-level software
- Practical experience with Linux platform development and troubleshooting
- Experience debugging complex hardware/software integration and multithreaded applications
- Familiarity with embedded communication interfaces (SPI, I2C, UART, Ethernet, PCIe, or similar)
- Effective written and verbal communication — able to present technical issues, status, and risks to peers and stakeholders
- Experience using Agile development practices: story planning, bug tracking, release planning, and sprint retrospectives
- Must be available to work from the Sunnyvale, CA or North Reading, MA offices five days per week as required by the confidential client
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with scripting (Python) for automation, testing, and tooling
- Background in test, instrumentation, or semiconductor test system development
- Familiarity with hardware bring-up, board bring-up, or system integration work
Logistics & Employment Type
- Contract position (nominal duration: 1 year)
- Work location: Sunnyvale, CA (primary for this posting); candidate must be willing and able to work on-site as required. The confidential client may also consider placement at their North Reading, MA site for some roles.
- Employment classification: CONTRACTOR (per the confidential client)
- Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States; the confidential client will comply with applicable laws and provide reasonable accommodations as required
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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