Embedded Software Engineer - C++ and Firmware

Job Title: Embedded C++ Developer

Location: Mossville, IL

Job Type: Full-Time

Client - Actalent

Position Summar

yWe are seeking a highly skilled Embedded Software Engineer with strong Linux experience to design and develop robust embedded software solutions for advanced hardware platforms. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in C++ programming within Linux-based embedded environments, including system-level development, multi-threaded applications, and hardware-software integration

.Key Responsibilitie

• sDesign, develop, and maintain embedded applications using C++ in Linux environments
• .Develop system-level software, middleware, and application layers for embedded platforms
• .Perform Linux system programming including multi-threading, IPC, sockets, and memory management
• .Develop and integrate device drivers (user space and kernel space as required)
• .Customize Linux kernel, configure device trees, and support board bring-up activities
• .Work closely with hardware teams for debugging and hardware-software integration
• .Implement and maintain communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, USB, Ethernet)
• .Optimize software performance, memory usage, and system stability
• .Conduct unit testing, integration testing, and code reviews
• .Troubleshoot and resolve system-level issues using debugging tools such as GDB, Valgrind, and Trace tools
• .Maintain technical documentation including design specifications and test reports

.Required Qualification

• sBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• .4–9 years of experience in embedded software development
• .Strong proficiency in C++ (C++11/14/17 standards preferred)
• .Solid experience with Embedded Linux systems
• .Strong understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP) principles
• .Experience with Linux system programming (threads, synchronization, signals, file systems)
• .Experience with cross-compilation environments and build systems (Yocto, Buildroot, CMake)
• .Familiarity with version control systems such as Git
• .Strong debugging and problem-solving skills in Linux-based environments