Software Engineer – Embedded/Driver Development

Software Engineer – Embedded/Driver Development (Contract)

Location: Austin, TX (onsite)

Type: Contract – $64–$69/hr

Must be US Citizen

About the Role

Our client, a leading technology company specializing in test and measurement solutions, is seeking an experienced Software Engineer for embedded and driver software products. As part of a product team, you'll collaborate with product architects, product managers, and other engineers to implement designs in an agile/scrum environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver product features through research, design, development, and documentation
• Collaborate with team members and leaders on design discussions and code architecture
• Specify, design, and implement new product features
• Troubleshoot product defects and resolve them with the team
• Develop tests to ensure high code quality and catch regressions
• Peer review code changes submitted by teammates
• Participate in standups, backlog reviews, retrospectives, and brainstorming sessions
• Explore and apply new technologies to improve infrastructure and processes

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of software development experience
• Object-oriented programming with proficiency in C++
• Strong understanding of software design and computer architecture, including operating system components, embedded/kernel/low-level hardware-software integration, and data structures
• Experience with Agile methodology and testing frameworks
• Strong experience with user mode and kernel mode driver development
• Windows driver development, with hands-on debugging and performance analysis
• Proficient in systems-level, performance-sensitive C++

Preferred

• Linux driver development, including kernel modules and device interfaces
• LabVIEW experience, especially in test, validation, or hardware integration contexts
• Familiarity with Python scripting for automation, tooling, or validation

Benefits (employee contribution)

• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Rate of pay within the stated range will depend on the qualifications of the applicant.