Senior Software Engineer

Salem, NH

1 day ago

Job Description

Join a leading developer of advanced sensing, imaging, and inspection technologies as a full-time Senior Embedded Software Engineer. This opportunity is based in a suburban technology hub outside the Boston area and focuses on creating software that powers sophisticated hardware systems used in high-reliability environments worldwide.

If you're motivated by solving complex engineering challenges at the intersection of software and hardware, this role offers the chance to work on products with real-world impact. You'll collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, influence technical direction, and contribute throughout the entire product lifecycle, from architecture and development through validation and deployment. This position is ideal for an experienced engineer who enjoys working close to the hardware while continuing to grow their technical leadership and system-level expertise. Required Skills & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline
7+ years of professional experience developing embedded or platform-level software
Advanced programming skills with C and C++ in Linux-based environments
Experience developing applications that communicate directly with electronic devices, controllers, or embedded hardware
Strong understanding of concurrent programming, real-time processing concepts, and software performance optimization
Track record of diagnosing and resolving challenging hardware/software interaction issues
Excellent analytical thinking and cross-functional collaboration skills

Desired Skills & Experience

Experience working with Embedded Linux, RTOS, or similar operating environments
Knowledge of low-level hardware interfaces, communication buses, or device driver development
Familiarity with debugging and code-analysis tools
Scripting experience using Python, Shell scripting, or similar languages
Exposure to motion control systems, industrial automation equipment, sensors, or electromechanical products
Experience supporting products in regulated, safety-critical, or highly reliable operating environments
Background involving imaging systems, inspection technology, aerospace, defense, or security-related applications

What You Will Be Doing Tech Breakdown

70% Embedded Linux Development
15% Software Architecture & Design
15% Hardware Integration & Validation

Daily Responsibilities

75% Hands-On Software Engineering
10% Technical Planning & Documentation
15% Cross-Functional Collaboration

Key Responsibilities

Develop software components that manage and coordinate complex system functionality
Create applications that interface directly with embedded hardware and control subsystems
Design and maintain high-performance multi-threaded software running in Linux environments
Investigate and resolve integration issues discovered during development, manufacturing, and deployment
Work closely with systems, electrical, mechanical, and quality engineering teams to define and validate interfaces
Participate in requirements development, system architecture discussions, test planning, and technical reviews
Support performance analysis, fault isolation, and continuous product improvement initiatives
Champion best practices related to code quality, maintainability, reliability, and software development processes

The Offer

Competitive hourly or salary compensation (based on experience)
Potential bonus eligibility
Opportunity to contribute to globally deployed, mission-critical technology solutions
Collaborative engineering culture with strong technical mentorship and growth opportunities

You will receive the following benefits:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (for eligible employees)
Retirement Savings Plan / 401(k)
Paid Time Off (for eligible employees)
Professional Development Opportunities

Numbers & Facts

Location

Salem, NH

Skills

Aerospace and Defenseunmatched
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Applications Securityunmatched
Automationunmatched
Best Practicesunmatched
Busesunmatched
C Programming Languageunmatched
C++ Programming Languageunmatched
Computer Engineeringunmatched
Computer Programmingunmatched
Computer Scienceunmatched
Concurrencyunmatched
Concurrent Programming Language Familyunmatched
Control Systemsunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Debugging Skillsunmatched
Dental Insuranceunmatched
Device Driversunmatched
Documentation Planunmatched
Electrical Engineeringunmatched
Electricityunmatched
Electromechanicsunmatched
Embedded Hardwareunmatched
Embedded Linuxunmatched
Embedded Softwareunmatched
Embedded Systemsunmatched
High Reliabilityunmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Linux Operating Systemunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
Mechanical Engineeringunmatched
Mentoringunmatched
Motion Controlunmatched
Multithreaded Programmingunmatched
Performance Analysisunmatched
Performance Tuning/Optimizationunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Product Lifecycleunmatched
Product Programsunmatched
Product Supportunmatched
Python Programming/Scripting Languageunmatched
Quality Engineeringunmatched
Realtime Operating Systemunmatched
Realtime Programmingunmatched
Requirements Managementunmatched
Scripting (Scripting Languages)unmatched
Software Architecture Designunmatched
Software Developmentunmatched
Software Engineeringunmatched
System Architectureunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Technical Leadershipunmatched
Technical Writingunmatched
Testingunmatched
Unix Shell Programmingunmatched
Vision Planunmatched

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