C/C++ Embedded Software Engineer

Quantum Technologies. LLC; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantum Technologies LLC is seeking an experienced embedded software engineer to develop and maintain Linux and Windows device drivers for embedded hardware. The role emphasizes real-time software design, driver integration, and thorough validation across platforms.

The ideal candidate will have extensive C/C++ expertise, strong debugging skills with GDB/WinDbg, and hands-on experience with RTOS/multi-threaded environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in CS/EE or related field.
• 7+ years of embedded software development experience.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems.
• Experience with Linux kernel development and Windows driver frameworks (WDF).
• Familiarity with device driver models, interrupt handling, and memory management.
• Experience with cross-compilation, build systems (Make, CMake), and debugging tools (GDB, WinDbg).
• Knowledge of I2C, SPI, UART, USB, PCIe.
• Understanding of RTOS and multi-threaded programming.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Linux and Windows device drivers for embedded hardware platforms.
• Design and implement embedded software for real-time systems.
• Integrate drivers with operating systems and validate functionality.
• Debug and optimize kernel-level code for performance and stability.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to ensure seamless integration.
• Write and maintain technical documentation for software components.
• Perform unit testing, system testing, and support QA activities.

Skills

Embedded software development

C/C++ programming

RTOS

Multi-threaded programming

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Make

CMake

GDB

WinDbg

Job description

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in embedded software development.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ programming for embedded systems.
• Hands-on experience with Linux kernel development and Windows driver frameworks (WDF).
• Familiarity with devicedriver models, interrupt handling, and memory management.
• Experience with cross-compilation, build systems (Make, CMake), and debugging tools (GDB, WinDbg).
• Knowledge of communication protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, USB, PCIe).
• Understanding of real-time operating systems (RTOS) and multi-threaded programming.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Linux and Windows device drivers for embedded hardware platforms.
• Design and implement embedded software for real-time systems.
• Integrate drivers with operating systems and validate functionality.
• Debug and optimize kernel-level code for performance and stability.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to ensure seamless integration.
• Write and maintain technical documentation for software components.
• Perform unit testing, system testing, and support QA activities.

QUANTUM TECHNOLOGIES LLC is an equal opportunity employer inclusive of female, minority, disability and veterans, (M/F/D/V). Hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination and all other employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national origin, citizenship/immigration status, veteran status or any other protected status. QUANTUM TECHNOLOGIES LLC will not make any posting or employment decision that does not comply with applicable laws relating to labor and employment, equal opportunity, employment eligibility requirements or related matters. Nor will QUANTUM TECHNOLOGIES LLC require in a posting or otherwise U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency in the U.S. as a condition of employment except as necessary to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or federal, state, or local government contract