Embedded Software Engineer - C/C++, On-Site Pittsburgh

ZipStaff Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 69,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

ZipStaff is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to design, develop, test, and support embedded software for industrial machinery. You will work from requirements through production deployment, partnering with cross-functional teams on product-line development.

The role requires 3–5+ years of embedded software experience, strong C/C++ skills, and the ability to read schematics. This is an on-site Pittsburgh position with W2 contracting through ZipStaff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 3–5+ years hands-on embedded software development experience.
• C or C++ programming (Python a plus).
• Ability to read schematics and component data sheets.
• On-site work in Pittsburgh, PA, and US work authorization.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement software for embedded devices and systems from requirements through production and commercial deployment.
• Analyze and enhance the efficiency, stability, and scalability of system resources.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle — requirements, design, development, testing, and delivery.
• Troubleshoot embedded software and system issues and implement effective resolutions.
• Read and interpret schematics and component data sheets as part of development and debugging activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to deliver high‑quality embedded solutions.
• Support coding and documentation activities related to embedded system development.

Skills

Embedded software

C/C++

Schematics

SDLC

Troubleshooting

Communication

On-site Pittsburgh

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CAN protocol

RTOS familiarity

Embedded toolchains

Job description

ZipStaff is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to design, develop, test, and support embedded software for industrial machinery. You will work from requirements through production deployment, partnering with cross-functional teams on product-line development.

The role requires 3–5+ years of embedded software experience, strong C/C++ skills, and the ability to read schematics. This is an on-site Pittsburgh position with W2 contracting through ZipStaff.