Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Requirements:

• Demonstrated proficiency in C++ software development for embedded and system-level applications.
• Experience debugging complex hardware/software integration issues and multithreaded applications.
• Familiarity with embedded communication interfaces such as SPI, I2C, UART, Ethernet, PCIe, or similar technologies.
• Preferred: Experience with scripting languages such as Python for automation, testing, and tooling.
• Preferred: Experience in test, instrumentation, and automation domains.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain C and C++ software for Linux-based and embedded systems.
• Debug and optimize complex hardware/software integration issues across system- and board-level components.
• Apply modern software development practices to improve software quality and engineering efficiency.
• Communicate technical issues, project status, and risks clearly to peers, managers, and stakeholders.
• Use Agile practices, including story planning, bug tracking, release planning, and sprint retrospectives.

Technologies:

• Embedded
• Ethernet
• Hardware
• Linux
• PCIe
• Python
• C++
• Security

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We are seeking motivated, technically driven Embedded Software Engineers to develop software for advanced test platforms. The role involves work across the embedded software stack, from low-level hardware interaction and Linux platform development to application software and system integration, collaborating with hardware engineers, software engineers, and product managers to deliver reliable, high-performance solutions for semiconductor test systems. The pay range is $50–$55 per hour. We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k); a health savings account; disability, life, and supplemental insurance; paid sick leave where required by law; identity theft protection; pet insurance; wellness programs; an employee assistance program; and career development opportunities. Benefits eligibility and terms may vary by employment status, tenure, and location. Cynet Systems Inc., founded in 2010 and headquartered in the Washington, DC metro area, provides technology staffing and workforce solutions to organizations across the United States and Canada. We serve IT, engineering, life sciences, clinical, and professional staffing needs, and hold MBE, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, and SOC 2 Type II certifications.

last updated 43 week of 2026