C++ Software Engineer - Embedded Systems

5V Tech; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 139,500 - 170,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Standard benefits

Healthcare plan

Job summary

5V Tech in Austin, Texas is seeking an experienced C++ Software Engineer specialized in Embedded Systems to join their engineering team. This position involves developing software for test systems in high-volume semiconductor manufacturing, working closely with hardware engineers, and ensuring efficient integration of software and hardware components.

The ideal candidate will have strong C++ experience in a Linux environment, a solid understanding of schematics, and a proactive approach to diving into existing codebases. This role is full-time and requires on-site work in Austin.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with C++ in a Linux environment.
• Comfortable reading schematics and datasheets.
• Experience with Linux kernel or driver development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain C++ software for custom test hardware.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to interpret schematics.
• Make Linux kernel modifications to support new hardware.

Skills

C++ expertise

Linux environment

Electrical Engineering knowledge

Debugging skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience

Tools

Buildroot

Yocto

Job description

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.