puck

Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Worthing, South Dakota · Senior · Full-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 5 days ago

C++Code ReviewLinuxEmbedded SystemsElectrical EngineeringControlsTest AutomationCommunicationProblem SolvingMentoringActuators

About the role

You'll work in an embedded Linus environment across C++, Qt, and Structured Text (ST), owning technical architecture from hardware-software interfaces down to the UI layer.
This is a senior individual contributor role - you'll set technical direction, mentor other engineers, and directly shape how our platforms evolve, while staying hands-on with firmware, application code, and system-level debugging.
If you like solving hard problems at the intersection of software, hardware, and controls - and want your work to end up running in real machines in the field - this is that role.

Lead the design, implementation, and long-term evolution of embedded software components using C++, QT, and modern engineering practices in an embedded Linux environment.
Own technical design for complex embedded systems - architecture, hardware-software interfaces, inter-process communication, device integration, and performance optimization.
Build and maintain software for machine, vehicle, or industrial control systems using protocols, and configuration tools.
Design UI and application-layer functionality in Qt for operator displays, diagnostics, and configuration tools.
Drive engineering quality through code reviews, design reviews, technical standards, and testing strategy.
Partner with product, program, QA, and engineering peers to turn requirements into robust software solutions.
Lead root-cause analysis on complex field and lab issues spanning software, hardware interfaces, and communication buses.
Build and improve automated build, integration, test and release workflows.

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field - or equivalent practical experience
Deep proficiency in C++ for embedded applications, including object-oriented design, multithreading, memory management, and performance-conscious development
Strong hands-on experience in embedded Linux, including system bring-up, process-level debugging, and device interfaces
Practical experience with industrial or vehicle communication protocols (J1939, CANBus, Ethernet) and message-based system integration
Experience with Structured Text (ST) or comparable IEC 61131-3 programming for control systems or automation
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work across software, hardware, systems, and non-engineering teams.
6+ years of professional experience developing production-grade embedded systems
Experience building UI or application components with Qt in embedded or industrial environments
Solid grounding in source control, automated testing, debugging tools, and modern team-based development practices
Comfort using AI-assisted development tools to improve design, coding, testing, and documentation without sacrificing code quality or judgment
Strong debugging and problem-solving skills across software, hardware interfaces, and communication networks

Hands-on experience with bus analyzers, logic analyzers, or protocol analyzers
Real-time systems, concurrency, and performance optimization in resource-constrained environments
Experience integrating software with sensors, actuators, displays, controllers, or other embedded peripherals
Knowledge of software safety, reliability, diagnostics, or secure development practices for industrial/vehicle systems
Experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), system integration, or validation testing
A track record of mentoring engineers and shaping coding standards across teams
Familiarity with regulated, industrial, automotive, agricultural, or heavy equipment environments
401(k) with company match

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