Embedded Software Engineer (Linux/C++, Python) – Onsite Houston

TEKsystems; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Time Off/Leave

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking an Embedded Software Developer for a contract-to-hire role in Houston, TX. The candidate will work directly for TEKsystems on a W-2 basis with no sponsorship available, and will contribute to embedded Linux development using C++ and Python.

Responsibilities include building and maintaining tools, pipelines, HIL automation, and integrating automated testing and static analysis. The role emphasizes collaborating with firmware, hardware, and QA teams and supporting AI-driven

Qualifications

• Experience providing embedded software development using Linux, C++, and Python.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain the engineering tools and infrastructure supporting embedded Linux development.
• Build and optimize automated firmware build, test, packaging, provisioning, flashing, recovery, and release pipelines.
• Develop hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and board-farm automation for firmware validation and regression testing.
• Integrate static analysis, automated testing, and quality gates into the software development lifecycle.
• Build and adopt AI-assisted engineering workflows -agent-driven tooling and autonomous engineering processes - that measurably improve software quality and engineering velocity.
• Partner with firmware, hardware, and QA engineers to solve complex technical challenges and continuously improve engineering processes.

Skills

Embedded Linux

C++

Python

Job description

TEKsystems is seeking an Embedded Software Developer for a contract-to-hire role in Houston, TX. The candidate will work directly for TEKsystems on a W-2 basis with no sponsorship available, and will contribute to embedded Linux development using C++ and Python.

Responsibilities include building and maintaining tools, pipelines, HIL automation, and integrating automated testing and static analysis. The role emphasizes collaborating with firmware, hardware, and QA teams and supporting AI-driven