Diagnostic Software Engineer (6151)

itD Tech; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 46,838 - 47,678; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

401k plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

itD Tech in San Jose, CA, is looking for a Diagnostic Software Engineer to develop and maintain embedded diagnostic software. The role requires proficiency in C programming and experience with hardware and device driver development. You will work hybrid, with 4 days onsite.

The position offers competitive pay, including comprehensive medical benefits and a 401k plan. Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience with protocols and troubleshooting software defects at various levels.

Qualifications

• Proficient in C programming.
• Experience with hardware and device driver development.
• Hands-on experience with communication protocols.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain embedded diagnostic software.
• Debug and resolve complex issues across hardware and software layers.
• Validate and test embedded systems for reliability and performance.
• Collaborate to support hardware bring-up and system integration.
• Implement and support communication protocols.

Skills

C programming

Hardware and device driver development

Embedded systems debugging and validation

Protocols: I2C, SPI, UART, PCIe, GPIO

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

GDB

KGDB

Job description

Diagnostic Software Engineer

Location: Hybrid – 4 days onsite (5 days as needed) in San Jose, CA

Pay Range: $34 - $34.61 (hourly)

We provide comprehensive medical benefits, a 401k plan, paid holidays, and more. Please note that we are only considering direct W2 candidates at this time, as we are unable to offer sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain embedded diagnostic software for hardware systems and device drivers
• Debug and resolve complex issues across hardware and software layers, including kernel and application levels
• Validate and test embedded systems to ensure reliability, performance, and compliance with requirements
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to support hardware bring‑up and system integration
• Implement and support communication protocols such as I2C, SPI, UART, PCIe, and GPIO
• Analyze system performance and troubleshoot defects using kernel‑level debugging tools
• Contribute to continuous improvement of development and validation processes

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Proficient in C programming
• Experience with hardware and device driver development, including Linux hardware bring‑up
• Experience developing, debugging, and validating embedded systems and device drivers
• Hands‑on experience with protocols such as I2C, SPI, UART, PCIe, and/or GPIO

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Experience troubleshooting software defects from kernel modules to applications
• Familiarity with Layer 2/3 network protocols
• Proficiency with kernel debugging tools such as GDB and KGDB

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience required

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law. itD is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.