Embedded Tools & Automation Engineer

dorle-controls-llc; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorle Controls LLC is looking for a skilled software developer to enhance and automate tools for embedded software development in Peoria, Illinois. The role involves using Python, C/C++, and other technologies to design robust applications, implementing automated validation frameworks, and collaborating closely with customer teams to gather requirements and ensure their satisfaction.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in relevant fields and possess excellent communication skills and problem-solving abilities. This role also includes mentoring junior team members and following Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Enhance, automate, and scale development tools used for embedded software.
• Work on various projects involving software integration and updates.
• Design and maintain scalable applications using multiple programming languages.
• Implement automated validation frameworks and perform architecture reviews.
• Collaborate with customer teams to gather requirements and provide support.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to continuous improvement.

Skills

Python

C/C++

Embedded C

Linux

Shell Scripting (Bash)

SQL Database

CMake

Conan

Docker

Git/GitLab

CI/CD Pipelines

Angular/JavaScript

Debugging

Static Code Analysis (PC-LINT Plus)

AI-assisted Development

Customer Communication

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Electronics, Embedded Systems, or related field

Job description

Responsibilities

• Candidate will be responsible for enhancing, automating, and scaling internal development tools used for embedded software development, validation, and release management for customer engineering teams.
• Work on projects such as ROPE, PC-LINT Plus integration, EOL Applications, Simulation Tool (VSET) updates, Mapfile Parsers, Configuration Selectors, Docker & Conan automation, Release Note Scripting, and Linux Application Size Estimation.
• Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable applications and automation tools using Python, C/C++, Shell Scripting, SQL, and web technologies such as Angular and JavaScript.
• Develop command-line APIs and CI/CD-ready workflows using GitLab, Docker, Conan, and Cmake.
• Perform architecture reviews, analyze existing databases and scripts, and recommend improvements for performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Implement automated validation frameworks, unit tests, regression tests, and integration tests to ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Conduct static code analysis using PC-LINT Plus and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.
• Provide strong debugging and root cause analysis for issues related to build systems, scripts, databases, Linux environments, and embedded applications.
• Leverage customer-approved AI tools effectively for code generation, refactoring, documentation, test creation, and troubleshooting while maintaining confidentiality and security standards.
• Collaborate closely with customer teams to gather requirements, provide technical clarifications, conduct demos, and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Act as the primary technical point of contact for user support, defect triaging, and issue resolution.
• Prepare architectural review reports, test plans, release notes, user guides, and training materials.
• Follow Agile/Scaled Agile methodologies, participate in sprint planning, code reviews, and retrospectives.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively in a fast-paced customer-facing environment.

Requirements

• Python, C/C++, Embedded C, Linux, Shell Scripting (Bash), SQL Database, CMake, Conan, Docker, Git/GitLab, CI/CD Pipelines, Angular/JavaScript, Debugging, Static Code Analysis (PC-LINT Plus), AI-assisted Development, Customer Communication, Problem-Solving
• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Electronics, Embedded Systems, or related field.

Preferred Skills

• CAN, UDS, Node.js, Flask, Pytest, REST APIs, Database Optimization, SIL Testing, ECM/Domain Controller Development