C++ Embedded Software Engineer 3 #99775

Swoon; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Optional benefits

Job summary

Swoon is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer 3 for a 24-month contract in Mossville, IL, onsite from day one. Relocation is at the candidate's own cost; the client and Swoon do not provide relocation assistance.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's or Master's with required years, strong C++, and experience with CAN/Ethernet and embedded development, with attention to automation tests using CTest/GTest.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 6–7+ years embedded software engineering experience.
• Master's accepted with 5+ years of industry experience.
• Strong Embedded C++.
• Ability to defend technical decisions without confrontation.
• Embedded C++.
• Git / GitHub.
• Debuggers & compilers.
• CTest / GTest.
• CAN, Ethernet, or other embedded datalinks.

Skills

Strong Embedded C++

Embedded C++

Debuggers & compilers

CTest / GTest

CAN / Ethernet / embedded datalinks

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related

Master's degree with 5+ years of experience

Tools

Git / GitHub

GTest

CTest

Job description

Title: Embedded Software Engineer 3 #99775

Location: Mossville, IL; onsite 100% M-F; open to relocation candidates but MUST be able to be onsite day 1 of contract (max 2 weeks from offer) and relocate at own costs (swoon nor client provide relocation services)

Type: Contract

Length: 24 months-possibility to convert to full time

Screenings: tech prior to submission, full panel drug and background once hired

IV process: 2 rounds

+optional benefits, long term contract with ability to extend or convert to full time

Must Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field And
• 6–7+ years embedded software engineering experience
• Master's accepted with 5+ years of industry experience
• Strong Embedded C++
• Ability to confidently defend technical decisions without confrontation
• Embedded C++
• Git / GitHub
• Debuggers & compilers
• CTest / GTest
• CAN, Ethernet, or other embedded datalinks

Preferred Skills

• Robotics
• Autonomous systems
• Radar & camera/sensor technologies
• GStreamer

Ideal Candidate Profile

Required Technical Experience

• Strong Embedded C++
• Embedded software development
• Robotics
• Radar systems

Preferred Domain Experience

• Perception
• Planning algorithms

Industry Background

Open to candidates from multiple industries and does not want to limit hiring to automotive.

Strong backgrounds include:

• Automotive
• Robotics
• Medical devices/software
• Other embedded software environments

Leadership & Soft Skills

Successful candidates should demonstrate:

• Self-starter mentality
• Ability to work independently
• Comfortable challenging ideas and providing technical feedback
• Strong ownership of their work

Strong Candidates

• Clearly explain their individual contributions
• Walk through design decisions and architecture
• Confidently explain core C++ concepts (pointers, classes, memory management, etc.)

Primary technologies include:

• Embedded C++
• Python (primarily validation roles)
• Robotics
• Radar
• Operator-assist technologies

Business Drivers & Growth

organization is undergoing significant expansion as clients scales its machine safety initiatives.

Organization Growth

• Team growing from approximately 20 engineers to 40 engineers during 2026
• largest growth initiative
• Hiring is being driven by clients new CEO's technology strategy