Embedded Software Engineer — Real-Time C/C++, Qt & Bring-Up

Electronic Theatre Controls; Town of Middleton (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Electronic Theatre Controls (ETC) in Middleton, WI, is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to join the Entertainment Controls Team. You will develop real-time embedded software in C/C++, plus Qt-based test applications, and assist with new hardware bring-up.

The ideal candidate is self-directed, comfortable with existing codebases, and able to collaborate clearly with hardware and software stakeholders. Experience with FreeRTOS or similar RTOS is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 0-3 years of related experience.
• Professional experience developing embedded applications with C and C++.
• Experience in multi-threaded, real-time application development.
• Experience with FreeRTOS, Zephyr, or similar embedded real-time platforms.
• Experience with embedded interfaces (SPI, I2C, USB, parallel bus, LCD).
• Experience with oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
• Ability to work independently in established code bases while communicating progress and risks.
• Windows Qt Framework experience.
• Experience with Wireshark or similar network analysis tools.
• Experience with CI pipelines, Jira, Git, and GitLab.

Responsibilities

• Write and review embedded code in C and C++ on 32-bit ARM processors.
• Real-time development using FreeRTOS.
• Bring-up and troubleshoot new embedded hardware.
• Create and maintain Windows Qt test applications.
• Improve CI and build pipelines for reliable software delivery.
• Troubleshoot defects and implement features in an established code base.
• Replace legacy implementations with maintainable modern equivalents.
• Estimate work, communicate progress, and collaborate with the team.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Completes special projects and assignments in a positive and timely manner

Skills

Embedded development

Real-time systems

Multi-threaded programming

CI pipelines

Git/GitLab

Wireshark

Oscilloscopes/Logic analyzers

Self-directed

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

FreeRTOS

Zephyr

SPI

I2C

USB

LCD displays

Windows Qt

Qt test applications

Job description

Electronic Theatre Controls (ETC) in Middleton, WI, is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to join the Entertainment Controls Team. You will develop real-time embedded software in C/C++, plus Qt-based test applications, and assist with new hardware bring-up.

The ideal candidate is self-directed, comfortable with existing codebases, and able to collaborate clearly with hardware and software stakeholders. Experience with FreeRTOS or similar RTOS is a plus.