Lead Embedded Software Engineer (C++, Linux, UI/Display)

Actalent; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Software Engineer focusing on Linux-based embedded systems and modern C++. You will lead design, implementation, and testing, mentor peers, and champion best practices in code quality, testing, and agile processes.

The role emphasizes collaboration across teams, robust documentation, and demonstrations of features to stakeholders while applying SOLID principles and test-driven development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS or related engineering discipline.
• 2+ years of product development experience with software.
• 2+ years of professional C++ experience.
• Minimum 2 years of DO-178 experience.
• Proficiency in C and C++ for systems and applications.
• Experience with embedded C in real-time environments.
• Strong RTOS knowledge and software engineering fundamentals.
• Familiar with SOLID and clean architecture principles.
• Experience with TDD, CI, and Scrum/Agile development.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, implementation, and testing of robust software solutions.
• Work on display and touchscreen systems.
• Write test cases and procedures.
• Mentor team members and provide technical guidance.
• Lead code reviews and maintain code quality.
• Foster cross-team collaboration and align priorities.
• Create and maintain technical docs and coding standards.
• Demonstrate product features to stakeholders.
• Participate in retrospectives and drive continuous improvement.
• Develop understanding of products and their impact in the field.
• Apply SOLID and clean architecture to scalable systems.
• Utilize automated tests and CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

C++

Embedded C

RTOS

DO-178

Unit testing

Scrum/Agile

CI/CD

Qt Designer

QML

Code reviews

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

Qt Designer

QML

Perforce

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Software Engineer focusing on Linux-based embedded systems and modern C++. You will lead design, implementation, and testing, mentor peers, and champion best practices in code quality, testing, and agile processes.

The role emphasizes collaboration across teams, robust documentation, and demonstrations of features to stakeholders while applying SOLID principles and test-driven development.