Senior Embedded Software Engineer

KCF Technologies, Inc.

State College (Centre County)

On-site

USD 76,700 - 129,500

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

100% company-paid Medical, Dental, Vision

Flexible work model

401(K) with company match

$500 annual wellness reimbursement

Job summary

A leading tech firm in Centre County is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join their team. The role involves developing embedded software for IoT products, collaborating with engineers, and mentoring junior teammates. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and extensive experience in embedded systems. This position offers a competitive salary, flexible work model, and generous benefits.

Qualifications

6+ years of relevant experience in embedded software development.
Ability to read hardware schematics and vendor datasheets.
Experience with hardware troubleshooting tools.

Responsibilities

Develop embedded software, firmware, and supporting tools for IoT products.
Collaborate with hardware engineers and product managers.
Create and execute software test procedures.

Skills

Wireless communication protocols

Embedded C/C++

High-level scripting languages

Embedded hardware architectures

Linux

Electronics and PCB design

Git and version control

Software testing practices

Agile development methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

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Talent Management Lead at KCF Technologies | Driving Safety, Sustainability, & Productivity for Machine Health

At KCF, we are committed to providing best-in-class benefits, engaging development opportunities, and powerful perks that are focused on bringing out the best in you.

Full-time benefits include:

100% company-paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance premiums
Health Savings Account with generous employer contributions
Flexible work model for most positions, “work from home, work from anywhere”
Competitive compensation & bonus opportunities
401(K) with company match
Monthly cell phone and internet stipend
$500 annual wellness reimbursement
Learning culture committed to growth and continuous development

Mission & Values:

KCF Technologies exists to solve the world's machine health problems to drive safety and sustainability for our communities. We empower industry to eradicate downtime, waste, and injuries with KCF's Machine Health Solutions Platform. Learn more at www.kcftech.com

Curious about what working at KCF is really like? Explore Life at KCF here! If you’re an A-player who wants to be part of one of the most important companies revitalizing machine health across the world, KCF is the place for you. If our values resonate with you, please keep reading!

Core Values:

Smarts: We are humbly aggressive lifelong learners.

Grit: We are scrappy, proactive problem solvers who don’t stop until the job is done.

Drive: We demonstrate an insatiable hunger to serve others.

Responsibility: We do the right thing and contribute to the greater good.

Autonomy: We own our work and define how we do it, while aligned with the greater mission.

Where You Come In:

We are currently seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join our growing team! As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer on the Hardware Team, you'll have the opportunity to work on a collaborative team of engineers in one of the most exciting fields in technology! This candidate must be willing to work in person in the State College, PA office. Relocation assistance may be offered depending on the candidate’s location and experience.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Essential Functions:

Develop embedded software, firmware, and supporting tools for KCF’s IoT products
Actively participate as a member of the embedded software team and attend team meetings
Collaborate with hardware engineers, system architects, product managers, project managers,
and other software teams
Create and execute software test procedures and automated test frameworks
Debug embedded software issues and test failures
Use version control and issue tracking tools to track code changes and assigned tasks
Produce documentation for software projects such as design specifications and release notes
Mentor junior members of the team
Review Git Pull Requests from other team members
Assist in defining high-level architecture and requirements for embedded software projects
Develop automation to improve team performance and software quality
Other duties as assigned by the supervisor and other KCF leadership staff

Qualifications:

Expertise in wireless communication protocols (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, proprietary, etc.)
Expertise in embedded C/C++ and experience with at least one other programming language
Expertise in one or more high-level scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell, etc.)
Ability to adapt to new programming languages and tools as needed
Experience with embedded hardware architectures (ARM, MSP430, etc.) and communication
busses (I2C, SPI, USB, RS-232/422/485)
Experience with Linux and/or embedded RTOS
Strong understanding of electronics and PCB design
Ability to read hardware schematics and vendor datasheets
Experience with hardware troubleshooting tools (oscilloscope, multimeter, JTAG debugger, etc.)
Experience with Git and a strong understanding of version control best practices
Experience with software testing tools and practices (unit testing, integration testing, etc.)
Strong understanding of embedded system design patterns and best practices
Experience with automated build/test pipeline systems
Experience with Scrum, Kanban, or other agile development methodologies
Bachelor’s degree in a related field and/or equivalent experience
6+ years relevant experience

At KCF Technologies, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. The only things we require for employment, compensation, advancement and benefits are performance and a good team attitude. No one will be denied opportunities or benefits, and no employment decisions will be made, on the basis of race, religion/creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions, protected veteran status, medical condition, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, possession of a general education development certificate (“GED”) as compared to a high school diploma, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal or state laws. KCF complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which KCF has facilities.

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