Embedded C++ Engineer - 10+ yrs

ARi; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 93,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, life insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Company holidays

Maternity/paternity leave

Bereavement support

401(k)

Job summary

ARi is seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer Lead to design, develop, test, and maintain embedded software on target hardware. Strong C/C++ skills, MATLAB/Simulink proficiency, and CAN/J1939 experience are required.

You will collaborate with Systems, Validation, and Product Engineering teams in a full-time onsite role in Peoria, IL. Ideal candidates have 10+ years in embedded software and hold a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in an engineering discipline.

Qualifications

• Strong embedded C/C++ programming experience.
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink and model-based design.
• Knowledge of CAN/J1939 communication protocols.
• Experience with unit testing and test frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize embedded software in C/C++.
• Develop and maintain unit test frameworks and automate tests in the build system.
• Create and validate control algorithms using MATLAB/Simulink.
• Translate requirements into software design and implementation.
• Perform integration, debugging, and troubleshooting on target hardware.
• Contribute to architecture reviews, code reviews, and technical discussions.
• Execute unit, integration, and system testing activities.
• Adhere to coding standards, documentation, and version control.
• Collaborate with Systems, Validation, and Product Engineering teams.
• Support process improvements for tools and methodologies.

Skills

Embedded C

C++

MATLAB/Simulink

CAN & J1939

Unit testing (CTest, GoogleTest)

Git version control

GUI/Display software

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science / Embedded Systems / Electrical Engineering

Tools

Git

Job description

Job Title: Embedded Software Engineer Lead

Job Type: Full-Time/Permanent

Job Mode: 5 days Onsite

Salary: $110K/yr with benefits

Job Location: Peoria, IL

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Senior Embedded Software Engineer to design, develop, test, and maintain embedded software systems. The ideal candidate should possess strong programming expertise in C and C++, hands‑on experience with MATLAB/Simulink, and a solid understanding of embedded systems and software development processes.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize embedded software applications using C and C++.


• Develop and maintain unit test frameworks and test code to validate software functionality and integrate automated testing into the build system.


• Create, simulate, and validate control algorithms using MATLAB/Simulink.


• Translate system requirements into software design and implementation.


• Perform software integration, debugging, and troubleshooting on target hardware and development environments.


• Participate in software architecture design, code reviews, and technical discussions.


• Conduct unit testing, integration testing, and system testing activities.


• Ensure software quality through coding standards, documentation, and version control best practices.


• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including Systems, Software, Validation, and Product Engineering teams.


• Support continuous improvement initiatives for software development processes, methodologies, and tools.

Required Skills

• Strong programming skills in Embedded C and C++.


• Experience with C Test and Google Test (GTest) frameworks.


• Experience with communication protocols such as CAN and J1939.


• Experience with software debugging and troubleshooting in embedded environments.


• Familiarity with version control systems such as Git.


• Experience in software architecture, design reviews, and code reviews.


• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.


• Experience in display software development and GUI applications is an added advantage.

MATLAB/Simulink Skills

• MATLAB programming and scripting.


• Model‑Based Design (MBD).


• Automatic code generation using Embedded Coder.


• Algorithm development, simulation, and validation.


• System modeling and control logic implementation.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Embedded Systems, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.


• 10+ years of experience in embedded software development.

The Benefits of Working at ARi:

• At ARi, our commitment to our employees goes beyond the workplace, ensuring comprehensive benefits. From day one, full‑time employees enjoy group health, dental, and life insurance coverage. Additionally, vision coverage is accessible starting the following month.


• Recognizing the significance of rejuvenation, we provide paid time off, sick days, company holidays, and maternity/paternity leave to our full‑time staff. In times of loss, we also offer bereavement support. Furthermore, a 401(k) program is maintained for eligible employees.