Senior Embedded Software Engineer – ARM, RTOS, C/C++, Lead

Acara Solutions, Inc.; Franksville (WI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Acara Solutions, Inc. is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer in Wisconsin to design, implement, test, and maintain embedded software, board-support packages, and device drivers for new and existing products.

You will collaborate with hardware engineers and act as technical lead on projects, delivering high-quality software solutions. Required are a BS in a related field, 7 years of C++ embedded development, and 5+ years with ARM, RTOS, and bare-metal systems; Python for tests is a plus.

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 7 years minimum of C++ object oriented embedded software development experience.
• 5 years minimum experience with ARM processors, RTOS-based systems (e.g., FreeRTOS, Zephyr, Embedded Linux), and bare-metal implementations.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, test, debug, and support embedded OS and application software.
• Develop embedded software in C/C++, including reusable components for new and existing designs.
• Conduct unit, integration, and system testing; track defects and validate fixes.
• Develop automated tests and tools in Python or a similar high-level language.
• Document designs through code comments, reports, and technical descriptions.
• Follow established coding standards and best practices, including version-controlled workflows and peer code reviews.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to ensure software/hardware compatibility and performance.
• Serve as technical lead on assigned projects, coordinating with functional groups and customers to meet deliverables and resolve issues.
• Drive innovative designs based on input from product management and customers.
• Use AI tools effectively to improve productivity and code quality.

Skills

C++ embedded software

ARM processors

RTOS-based systems

Python (test automation)

Software/hardware collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Job description

Acara Solutions, Inc. is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer in Wisconsin to design, implement, test, and maintain embedded software, board-support packages, and device drivers for new and existing products.

You will collaborate with hardware engineers and act as technical lead on projects, delivering high-quality software solutions. Required are a BS in a related field, 7 years of C++ embedded development, and 5+ years with ARM, RTOS, and bare-metal systems; Python for tests is a plus.