Engineer 2, Software - Lancer Worldwide

Polluxa, Inc.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Polluxa, Inc. is seeking an experienced embedded software engineer in San Antonio, TX. You will design and implement embedded software, firmware, and device drivers, and collaborate with manufacturing and quality teams to deliver robust systems.

The role requires at least 4 years of production software experience, strong C/C++ skills, and hands-on debugging with SDKs. You will lead technical efforts and contribute to project plans and reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of production software development experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and lead technical teams.
• Project management experience preferred.
• Familiarity with Git and SVN version control.
• Familiarity with Agile practices.
• Moderate knowledge of C/C++.
• Experience developing embedded software with SDKs and debuggers.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and development of embedded systems, including firmware, device drivers, and hardware interfaces throughout the SDLC.
• Conduct preliminary analysis, simulations, and testing to validate designs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, quality, and procurement to ensure project success.
• Prepare, communicate and monitor moderate technical complexity project plans.
• Prepare and present technical reports and documentation.
• Troubleshoot and resolve moderate software bugs during design and manufacturing.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Leadership

Independent work

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication

C/C++ knowledge

Embedded software development

Debugging tools

SDK usage

Agile practices

Version control (Git)

Version control (SVN)

Project planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering or related field

Tools

Git

SVN

SDKs

Debuggers

Job description

• Support the design and development of embedded systems, including firmware, device drivers, and hardware interfaces throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Conduct preliminary analysis, simulations, and testing to validate designs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, quality, and procurement to ensure project success.
• Prepare, communicate and monitor moderate technical complexity project plans.
• Prepare and present critical technical reports and documentation.
• Troubleshoot and resolve moderate software bugs during design and manufacturing.
• Moderate knowledge of software development in C/C++ principles and practices.
• Moderate competency in developing embedded software applications using development tools, debuggers, and software development kits (SDKs).
• Familiarity with communication protocols (e.g., UART, SPI, I2C, Ethernet) and bus architectures (e.g., USB, PCIe, RS-485).
• Familiarity in version control systems for source code management (e.g., GIT, SVN).
• Familiarity with issue-tracking tools and Agile practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and lead technical teams.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build working relationships with team members and stakeholders.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience developing software applications in a production environment.
• Project management experience preferred.

Lancer Worldwide is unable to sponsor applicants for employment-based visas for this position. All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout employment, without the need for employer-sponsored visa status now or in the future.

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