Middleware Engineer

Galent; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Galent in Milpitas, CA is seeking a Junior Embedded Middleware Engineer to design and develop middleware components for an embedded real‑time platform. You will work on IPC, multithreading, and system‑level features in a QNX/Linux environment and build Qt/QML UI modules for monitoring, configuration, and diagnostics.

Collaborating with firmware, hardware, and test teams, you will implement C/C++/Python solutions, write unit tests, participate in verification, and contribute to code reviews and

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of software development experience.
• Proficiency in C, C++, and Python.
• Experience with QT/QML is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain middleware components for embedded and real-time systems.
• Develop software using C, C++ and Python following coding standards.
• Participate in middleware integration across OS, applications, and hardware.
• Work with QNX RTOS environments and support system-level software development activities.
• Develop unit tests and assist in software verification and validation activities.
• Execute functional, integration, and regression testing.
• Analyze defects, perform debugging, and support root cause investigations.
• Collaborate with firmware, hardware, systems, and test engineers.
• Contribute to software design reviews, code reviews, and technical documentation.
• Continuously learn and adopt new tools, technologies, and development methodologies.

Skills

C

C++

Python

Qt/QML

Multithreading

IPC

Tools

Git

Job description

Title: Junior Embedded Middleware Engineer

Location: Milpitas, CA (Onsite)

Mode of Engagement: Contract / Full-time

Summary:

Design and develop middleware software components for an embedded real-time platform that enabled seamless communication between hardware devices, operating systems, and application layers. The project is focused on building high-performance middleware services using C and C++, supporting inter-process communication (IPC), device integration, multithreading, and system-level functionality within a QNX/Linux environment. Develop user interface modules using Qt/QML to provide monitoring, configuration, and diagnostic capabilities for embedded applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, enhance, and maintain middleware software components for embedded and real-time systems.
• Develop software using C, C++ and Python following coding standards and best practices.
• Participate in middleware integration activities across operating systems, applications, and hardware platforms.
• Work with QNX RTOS environments and support system-level software development activities.
• Develop unit tests and assist in software verification and validation activities.
• Execute functional, integration, and regression testing.
• Analyze software defects, perform debugging, and support root cause investigations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including firmware, hardware, systems, and test engineers.
• Contribute to software design reviews, code reviews, and technical documentation.
• Continuously learn and adopt new tools, technologies, and development methodologies.

Required Technical Skills

• 1 to 3 years of software development experience.

Strong programming skills in:

• C
• C++
• Python
• Basic to intermediate knowledge of QT / QML.
• Understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Knowledge of object-oriented programming concepts.
• Familiarity with source code management tools such as Git.
• Exposure to debugging tools and software troubleshooting techniques.
• Experience with software testing, validation, and defect tracking.
• Understanding multithreading, IPC, and system-level programming concepts is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working on embedded systems or real-time operating systems.
• Familiarity with Linux or other embedded operating systems.
• Exposure to middleware frameworks and device communication protocols.
• Internship or academic projects involving embedded software development.
• Knowledge of automated testing frameworks is a plus.

Nice to Have

• Exposure to medical devices, industrial automation, semiconductors
• equipment, or embedded product development environments.
• Knowledge of software quality processes and coding standards.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum development methodologies

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RighttoWorkPoster.pdf