Embedded Software Engineer - Rugged Networking

Sapphire Recruitment, LLC; Village of Endicott (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sapphire Recruitment is seeking Software Engineers to design and develop embedded software for rugged electronic systems in Endicott, NY. This role emphasizes Ethernet networking, real-time systems, and high-performance applications in demanding environments.

You will work with hardware, software, product, and manufacturing teams to define requirements, develop drivers and networking protocols, test modules, and assist in transitioning designs into production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a technical discipline.
• Experience developing software for networking equipment or embedded systems.
• Strong knowledge of Ethernet and TCP/IP networking.
• Understanding of VLAN, Spanning Tree, QoS, and SNMP.
• Experience embedded software development in C/C++.
• Familiarity with real-time operating systems (RTOS).
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop embedded software for rugged electronic systems used in challenging environments.
• Develop device drivers, networking protocols, and other embedded software components.
• Support Ethernet switch functionality and related networking capabilities.
• Collaborate with hardware, software, product, and manufacturing teams to define requirements and specifications.
• Evaluate architectures based on performance, scalability, power, reliability, security, and cost.
• Conduct feasibility studies and recommend technical solutions.
• Test and verify software modules, troubleshoot issues, and resolve bottlenecks.
• Help transition new designs from engineering into production with manufacturing and quality considerations.
• Provide technical guidance and support for deployment and maintenance.
• Prepare technical specifications, user documentation, and application notes.
• Stay current with networking technologies and industry practices.

Skills

Embedded software

Ethernet networking

TCP/IP networking

C/C++

RTOS

Debugging

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science/Engineering

Job description

Sapphire Recruitment is seeking Software Engineers to design and develop embedded software for rugged electronic systems in Endicott, NY. This role emphasizes Ethernet networking, real-time systems, and high-performance applications in demanding environments.

You will work with hardware, software, product, and manufacturing teams to define requirements, develop drivers and networking protocols, test modules, and assist in transitioning designs into production.