Embedded Software Engineer

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group; Illinois; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group is seeking a Software Engineer to join our Linux-based development team. You will design, implement, and maintain C++ software across next-generation guidance applications, working in an Agile environment.

You will collaborate with architects, systems engineers, and UX teams, participate in sprint planning, and contribute to testing and quality assurance through robust, clean architecture.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in C++14/17 with Linux development experience.
• Strong understanding of OO design and software architecture.
• Experience with multithreaded applications.
• Familiarity with Git and Jira in Agile teams.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain application-level software using C++ within a Linux environment.
• Design, implement, and test features following clean architecture.
• Collaborate with software architects, systems engineers, UX teams, and fellow developers to deliver new functionality.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, standups, and retrospectives.
• Create and execute test cases associated with feature development.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve software defects.
• Utilize Git for version control and Jira for work tracking and collaboration.
• Support both new feature development and ongoing enhancement of existing applications.

Skills

C++ development

Linux development

Multithreaded programming

Agile teamwork

Strong communication

Tools

Git

Jira

Job description

The Software Engineer will contribute to the design, development, testing, and maintenance of next-generation guidance software applications. The ideal candidate will possess strong C++ development experience within a Linux environment and be comfortable working in a collaborative Agile team responsible for delivering high-quality software solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain application-level software using C++ within a Linux environment.
• Design, implement, and test software features following modern clean architecture principles.
• Collaborate with software architects, systems engineers, UX teams, and fellow developers to deliver new functionality.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, standups, and retrospectives.
• Create and execute test cases associated with feature development.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve software defects.
• Utilize Git for version control and Jira for work tracking and collaboration.
• Support both new feature development and ongoing enhancement of existing applications.

Required Qualifications

• Strong experience developing software in C++ (preferably C++14/C++17).
• Experience working in Linux-based development environments.
• Understanding of object-oriented design principles and software architecture.
• Experience with multithreaded application development.
• Familiarity with Git and Jira.
• Experience working within Agile software development teams.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented development environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Qt and/or QML development.
• Agricultural, automotive, transportation, or other embedded/application software industry experience.
• Knowledge of software testing methodologies and automated testing techniques

Desired Candidate Profile

• Problem solver with strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Comfortable working across multiple projects and feature areas.
• Team-oriented mindset with the ability to collaborate across disciplines.
• Adaptable and willing to learn new technologies and domains.

Self-starter capable of contributing quickly within an established development team.