Embedded Software Developer
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain real-time control applications using pure C for embedded systems.
- Own the end-to-end integration of embedded software into Linux-based Industrial PC (IPC) infrastructure.
- Optimize system performance, memory management, and process execution for high-speed robotic applications.
- Collaborate closely with hardware engineers to define system requirements and support new board bring-up activities.
- Validate and integrate sensors and actuators to ensure reliable and precise hardware interaction.
- Lead and perform hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing to verify system behavior under realistic operating conditions.
- Navigate ambiguous technical challenges and propose robust, long-term engineering solutions.
- Establish and uphold durable engineering standards, including coding guidelines, testing practices, and documentation.
- Use hardware-level debugging tools such as oscilloscopes and logic analyzers to diagnose and resolve system issues.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- 3–5+ years of hands-on experience in embedded software engineering.
- Expert-level proficiency in C and C++ programming for embedded systems.
- Strong experience with embedded C development and low-level software design.
- Deep understanding of real-time control systems and deterministic software behavior.
- Experience working in Linux environments and with IPC (Industrial PC) architectures.
- Proficiency with the full software development life cycle (SDLC), including version control using Git.
- Experience conducting effective code reviews to maintain code quality and consistency.
- Strong hardware-level debugging skills using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and similar tools.
- Able to write clear technical specifications, design notes, and documentation.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional engineering teams, including hardware and systems engineers.
- Comfort working through ambiguous technical problems and defining scalable engineering patterns.
Qualifications
- Previous experience in robotics, industrial automation, or medical device industries.
- Experience integrating embedded software with complex hardware systems and real-time control loops.
- Experience in sensor and actuator integration within embedded platforms.
- Strong written communication skills for documenting designs, requirements, and test results.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $80.00/hr.
Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.