Embedded Software Engineer

Title:Embedded Software Engineer Location:Chicago IL Employment Type:Contract Job Summary: We are seeking an experiencedEmbedded Software Engineerwith strong proficiency inC++to develop embedded applications for high-performance systems. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working with low-level software and collaborating across functional teams to deliver high-quality embedded solutions. Key Responsibilities: • Design, develop, and test embedded applications in C++. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including software, QA, and systems engineers. • Develop and maintain embedded software for constrained platforms and devices. • Optimize code for performance, reliability, and memory efficiency. • Participate in system architecture discussions and contribute to software design. • Create and maintain clear technical documentation, including design specifications and test plans. Required Qualifications: • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field. • 5+ years of experience developing embedded software using C++. • Proficiency with object-oriented programming and embedded software design patterns. • Strong knowledge of software development tools and practices, including version control (Git), debugging, and testing.Preferred Qualifications: • Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) such as FreeRTOS, QNX, or VxWorks. • Familiarity with hardware interfaces and embedded peripherals (I2C, SPI, UART, GPIO).