Embedded Software Engineer

Hybrid On-Site Dearborn MI


12+ Month Contract


$50-65/HR

Position Summary

Employees in this role are responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining software applications and products to meet customer needs. The position participates in the full software development lifecycle, including software architecture design, development, testing, deployment, and ongoing support.

This role may involve full-stack software engineering responsibilities, including development of both user-facing applications and server-side components.


Key Responsibilities

• Engage with customers to understand use cases, pain points, and requirements while advocating for user-centric software solutions.
• Design, develop, and deliver solutions using various programming languages, frameworks, methodologies (including Agile), and technologies.
• Assess software requirements and determine appropriate technology stacks, integration methods, and deployment strategies.
• Develop high-level software architecture designs, defining structure, components, and interfaces.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product Owners, Designers, Architects, and other stakeholders.
• Define and implement software testing strategies, guidelines, policies, and processes aligned with organizational objectives, industry regulations, and best practices.
• Continuously improve application performance, optimize solutions, and evaluate new technologies to maximize development efficiency.
• Apply modern software engineering practices including:

• Test-Driven Development (TDD)
• Continuous Integration (CI)
• Continuous Delivery (CD)

• Support security best practices, including data encryption and anonymization.
• Create intuitive, interactive, and user-friendly interfaces.
• Develop and maintain backend applications, APIs, and microservices using server-side technologies.
• Evaluate and incorporate emerging technologies and participate in development across evolving technology stacks, often through industry collaboration.

Required Skills

• MATLAB Modeling
• Embedded Software Development
• Software Testing
• Unit Testing
• Integration Testing

Preferred Skills

• Hardware Experience

Required Experience

Engineer 3

• Practical experience in two programming languages or advanced expertise in one programming language
• 6+ years of IT experience
• 4+ years of software development experience

Preferred Experience

Hands-on experience with:

• Embedded C development
• MATLAB development
• Software testing
• Hardware testing
• Low-level code debugging

Additional experience preferred in:

• Embedded C
• MATLAB
• Integration Testing
• Low-layer code debugging
• LIN
• CAN
• Diagnostics
• NVM
• HIL Testing
• Requirements Management
• Algorithm Design from requirements

Education Requirements

Required

• Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] or View phone number on click.appcast.io.


Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

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Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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