Embedded Software Engineer

About the Company

Pi Square Technologies is a global technology and engineering solutions provider known for delivering innovative, high-quality services across automotive, embedded systems, digital transformation, AI, and connected technologies. With a strong presence in the United States, Canada, India, and Europe, the company combines deep domain expertise with cutting-edge innovation to help clients accelerate product development and achieve digital excellence. Backed by a customer-centric approach and a commitment to talent development, Pi Square continues to build impactful partnerships while driving growth, operational excellence, and next-generation technology solutions worldwide.

About the Role

Job Title: Embedded Tools & Automation Engineer

Location: Peoria, IL

Responsibilities:

Candidate will be responsible for enhancing, automating, and scaling internal development tools used for embedded software development, validation, and release management for customer engineering teams.

Work on projects such as ROPE, PC-LINT Plus integration, EOL Applications, Simulation Tool (VSET) updates, Mapfile Parsers, Configuration Selectors, Docker & Conan automation, Release Note Scripting, and Linux Application Size Estimation.

Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable applications and automation tools using Python, C/C++, Shell Scripting, SQL, and web technologies such as Angular and JavaScript.

Develop command-line APIs and CI/CD-ready workflows using GitLab, Docker, Conan, and CMake.

Perform architecture reviews, analyze existing databases and scripts, and recommend improvements for performance, reliability, and scalability.

Implement automated validation frameworks, unit tests, regression tests, and integration tests to ensure high-quality deliverables.

Conduct static code analysis using PC-LINT Plus and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.

Provide strong debugging and root cause analysis for issues related to build systems, scripts, databases, Linux environments, and embedded applications.

Leverage customer-approved AI tools effectively for code generation, refactoring, documentation, test creation, and troubleshooting while maintaining confidentiality and security standards.

Collaborate closely with customer teams to gather requirements, provide technical clarifications, conduct demos, and ensure customer satisfaction.

Act as the primary technical point of contact for user support, defect triaging, and issue resolution.

Prepare architectural review reports, test plans, release notes, user guides, and training materials.

Follow Agile/Scaled Agile methodologies, participate in sprint planning, code reviews, and retrospectives.

Mentor junior team members and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively in a fast-paced customer-facing environment.

Requirements:

Python, C/C++, Embedded C, Linux, Shell Scripting (Bash), SQL Database, CMake, Conan, Docker, Git/GitLab, CI/CD Pipelines, Angular/JavaScript, Debugging, Static Code Analysis (PC-LINT Plus), AI-assisted Development, Customer Communication, Problem-Solving

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electronics, Embedded Systems, or related field.

Preferred Skills:

CAN, UDS, Node.js, Flask, Pytest, REST APIs, Database Optimization, SIL Testing, ECM/Domain Controller Development