Embedded Software Engineer

coatscompany; La Vergne (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Coats Company is hiring a mid-level Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain software powering our automotive service equipment. You will work on software interacting with machine hardware, sensors, and control systems, collaborating with hardware, electrical, and manufacturing teams.

This role covers the full software lifecycle from requirements analysis and design to coding, testing, debugging, and ongoing support, applying established practices while expanding proficiency in

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Electrical/Computer Engineering or equivalent.
• 2–6 years of professional software engineering experience.
• C# / .NET / Visual Studio experience.
• Embedded systems / firmware development experience.
• Ability to work independently and manage full software lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Develop, debug, and test embedded firmware and software for automotive service machines.
• Conduct hands-on testing and troubleshoot on the machines.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and deployment of new features.
• Ensure software meets performance, reliability, and quality standards.

Skills

C# / .NET / Visual Studio

Object‑oriented programming

Embedded systems

Software lifecycle

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

Git

Atlassian

Job description

Location: LaVergne, TN
Employment Type: Full-time, onsite M-F 8am-4:30pm
At Coats, we design, build, and support the technologies and machines that keep automotive shops running — keeping people moving and technology turning. Our portfolio includes tire changers, wheel balancers, aligners, lifts, inspection systems, and compressed air solutions, all engineered for safety, durability, and real-world productivity.
We are hiring a mid-level Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain software that powers our automotive service equipment. You will work on software that interacts directly with machine hardware, sensors, and control systems, collaborating closely with hardware, electrical, and manufacturing teams.
This role spans the full software development lifecycle: from requirements analysis and system design to coding, testing, debugging, and ongoing support. You’ll apply established software engineering practices while developing proficiency in more complex systems and problem domains,

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, debug, and test embedded firmware and software for automotive service machines (tire changers, wheel balancers, etc.).
• Conduct hands‑on testing and troubleshooting directly on the machines.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and deployment of new software features.
• Ensure software meets performance, reliability, and quality standards.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s in Electrical/Computer Engineering, or equivalent.
• 2 to 6 years of professional software engineering experience.
• C# / .NET / Visual Studio experience.
• Object-oriented programming and software design knowledge.
• Git and bug‑tracking experience (Atlassian a plus).
• Embedded systems / firmware development experience.
• Able to work independently and manage full software lifecycle.

Preferred

• Android or Linux experience.
• C / C++ proficiency.
• .NET MAUI/Xamarin Forms and MVVM design.
• Customer‑facing UI/UX experience.
• Azure or AWS development experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.

Work Authorization Requirement

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role.

The Coats Company is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and other characteristics protected by law.