Embedded Software DevOps Engineer

RFA Engineering; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Short-term disability

401(k) plan

HSA

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Education assistance

Job summary

RFA Engineering is seeking an Embedded Software DevOps Engineer to join our team in Iowa. You will work closely with embedded software developers, validation engineers, and systems engineers to build, test, integrate, and release embedded software across pipelines.

The role emphasizes automation, tool development, and efficient workflows. Ideal candidates have a BS in CS/Software/CE, strong scripting with Python/C/C++, and experience with CI/CD, Git, and containerized environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Experience supporting software development, DevOps, build/release engineering, or software configuration management.
• Programming or scripting experience with Python, C++, C, Bash, or similar languages.
• Experience with Git-based source control and software branching/merging workflows.
• Understanding of CI/CD and automated software.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with software developers and cross-functional engineering teams.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines supporting embedded software development.
• Automate software builds, testing, integration, packaging, and release processes.
• Maintain and improve source-control and software configuration-management workflows.
• Develop scripts and utilities to improve engineering productivity and reduce manual development tasks.
• Support integration of C/C++ embedded software.
• Support software versioning, branching, dependency management, and release processes.
• Collaborate with software and validation engineers to improve continuous integration and automated testing.
• Support development environments used for embedded controllers and machine systems.
• Create and maintain technical documentation for development tools, pipelines, and processes.

Skills

Python

C++

C

Bash

CI/CD

Git workflows

Analytical problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Software/Computer Engineering

Tools

Git

GitHub Actions

GitLab CI/CD

Jenkins

Azure DevOps

CMake

Make

Docker

Job description

RFA Engineering ( www.rfamec.com ) supports industry-leading clients through the full software development lifecycle to build cutting-edge precision agriculture, machine guidance, vehicle automation and autonomy applications. We are seeking passionate, talented engineers to work on exciting projects using the latest tools and technologies including robotics, computer-vision, machine learning, IoT, cloud computing, and much more. Collaborate with a team of industry experts onsite at our client's world-class engineering center and contribute to developing innovative solutions that drive sustainable agriculture practices.

This is a full-time position with a full benefit package listed below that includesopportunitiesfor professional growth, direct hire by our customers, and additional opportunities within our own organization.

Embedded Software DevOps Engineer

The selected candidate will work closely with embedded software developers, validation engineers, and systems engineers to develop, maintain, and improve the tools and infrastructure used to build, test, integrate, and release embedded software.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines supporting embedded software development.
• Automate software builds, testing, integration, packaging, and release processes.
• Maintain and improve source-control and software configuration-management workflows.
• Develop scripts and utilities to improve engineering productivity and reduce manual development tasks.
• Support integration of C/C++ embedded software.
• Support software versioning, branching, dependency management, and release processes.
• Collaborate with software and validation engineers to improve continuous integration and automated testing.
• Support development environments used for embedded controllers and machine systems.
• Create and maintain technical documentation for development tools, pipelines, and processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience supporting software development, DevOps, build/release engineering, or software configuration management.
• Programming or scripting experience with Python, C++, C, Bash, or similar languages.
• Experience with Git-based source control and software branching/merging workflows.
• Understanding of CI/CD and automated software.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with software developers and cross-functional engineering teams.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Desired Attributes

• Experience with CI/CD platforms such as GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins, or Azure DevOps.
• Experience with build systems such as CMake, Make, BitBake as well as NPM, Mavin or other package managers.
• Experience developing automation tools or scripts using Python.
• Experience with Docker or containerized development environments.
• Familiarity with Linux-based development environments.
• Experience supporting embedded or real-time software development.
• Familiarity with static analysis, code coverage, unit testing, and automated software quality tools.
• Experience with CAN, J1939, Ethernet, or other embedded communication networks.
• Experience with embedded controllers, ECUs, or electronic systems.
• Familiarity with Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) or Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) testing.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments.
• Experience supporting software development for automotive, agricultural, construction, mining, or other off-highway equipment.

Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

Pay Range: $70,000-$100,000 – Commensurate with experience

About RFA Engineering

RFA Engineering has provided product development and engineering services to industry leading customers since 1943. Our primary focus is the development of off highway equipment including agricultural, construction, mining, recreational, industrial, and special machines. Our work includes concept development, product design, documentation, problem-solving, simulation, optimization, and testing of components, systems and complete machines. Our engineering staff is located at our Engineering Center in Minneapolis, branch office in Dubuque, IA, and at numerous customer sites throughout the U.S.

Competitive Benefits

• Health and Dental Insurance
• TelaDoc Healthiest You
• Supplemental Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Long-Term Disability
• Short-term Disability
• Retirement Savings Account (Traditional 401k & Roth 401k)
• Flexible Spending Plan Dependent Care
• HSA for Medical Expenses
• Bonus Plan (Exempt Employees Only)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Education Assistance

Equal Opportunity and Veteran Friendly

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

Bachelors of Science or better in Computer Engineering.

Bachelors of Science or better in Computer Science.

Bachelors of Science or better in Software Engineering.

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