C++ Software Engineer - Embedded Systems

C++ Software Engineer - Embedded Systems & Hardware Integration USA (On-site) - Austin, Texas Full-Time Permanent Contract Salary: up to $155,000 (DOE) Total Comp: Standard Benefits, Healthcare Plan A specialist hardware and software company providing test systems used to validate memory and storage devices during high-volume semiconductor manufacturing. Their platform pairs custom test hardware with embedded C++ software to give customers a reliable, flexible way to run large-scale device verification, with test programs often running for hours at a time across environmentally controlled chambers. They are looking to add an experienced Embedded C++ Software Engineer to their growing engineering team, working closely with hardware and electrical engineers to build and maintain the software that powers their test systems. Key Responsibilities: Developing and maintaining C++ software that controls custom test hardware used in high-volume device verification Working directly with hardware engineers to bring up new test board designs, interpreting schematics and datasheets Making Linux kernel and driver-level modifications to support new hardware Maintaining and extending a well-established C++ codebase, understanding when to modernise it and when not to Ensuring APIs are structured cleanly so customers can build their own test scripts, including via Python Debugging and troubleshooting via logging in a closed, embedded environment (no interactive debugging tools) Collaborating closely with a small, flat engineering team and a dedicated hardware team Ideal Profile: Strong hands‑on experience with C++ in a Linux environment Comfortable reading schematics and datasheets, ideally with an Electrical Engineering background or equivalent hands‑on hardware experience Experience with Linux kernel or driver development; exposure to Buildroot or Yocto is a strong plus Self-starter who is comfortable diving into an established codebase and figuring things out independently 2+ years of relevant experience (open to non-traditional backgrounds where experience demonstrates the required skills) Must be authorised to work in the US without the need for visa sponsorship Comfortable working 5 days a week on-site in Austin, TX This is a great opportunity to join a small, hands‑on engineering team at a hardware‑first business, working on software that sits right at the intersection of embedded systems, low-level Linux development, and real hardware. #J-18808-Ljbffr 5V Tech