Senior Embedded Software Engineer - C++ & AI Systems

ADB Safegate; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Career development / upskilling

Flexible working culture

International environment

Job summary

ADB SAFEGATE in Columbus, OH, seeks a Senior Software Engineer to design, build and maintain high-quality software for the IL CMS team, focusing on the LINC360 powerline communication controller and ACE3 CCR controller. You will lead, mentor, and collaborate with hardware, QA and product teams, applying Agile methods and writing robust real-time C++ code, with travel up to 10% for field work.

You will contribute to architecture, testing, CI/CD, and documentation, while expanding AI-driven

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field; Master's a plus.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience, with at least 3 years focused on C++ in production environments.
• Extensive experience developing, debugging, and optimizing C++ applications in performance-critical or resource-constrained environments.
• Experience designing robust, scalable industrial systems (automation, robotics, manufacturing, or embedded systems).
• Hands-on experience writing low-latency (real-time) code for embedded Linux, multithreading, and inter-process communication.
• Deep knowledge of 'zero-trust' networking over TLS and cybersecurity principles for IoT/embedded systems.
• Familiarity with industrial protocols (Modbus, CAN bus, OPC UA) desirable.
• Advanced knowledge designing integration tests with hardware-in-the-loop, CI/CD pipelines.
• Proficiency with Git for version control.
• Ability to work with hardware interfaces and troubleshoot software/hardware integration issues.
• Strong verbal and written communication, with ability to mentor junior developers and collaborate with stakeholders across engineering, QA, and product teams.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and implementation of complex software solutions for industrial and embedded systems.
• Architect and maintain scalable, reliable software modules and system components.
• Develop and execute unit, integration, and black-box testing strategies to ensure software quality and performance.
• Collaborate with hardware, QA, and product management to gather requirements and deliver high-quality software.
• Apply Agile methodologies to manage project tasks, prioritize work, and ensure continuous delivery of value.
• Review customer standards and specifications to derive clear software requirements for new product developments.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve complex technical issues in development, testing, and production environments.
• Participate in peer code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of development processes and best practices.
• Produce clear and comprehensive documentation for design specifications, installation instructions, and technical guidelines.
• Assess project scope and resource requirements for complex software modules, and advise on design strategies and product enhancements.
• Travel up to 10% for field troubleshooting, data collection, and site surveys in the US and internationally.
• Champion integration of AI to improve efficiency and productivity of development workflow.

Skills

C++

Real-time

Multithreading

Software architecture

Low-latency coding

Go

Python

Git

Embedded Linux

Communication

Mentoring

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Software Engineering / Computer Engineering or related field

Master's degree a plus

Tools

Go (Golang)

Python

Git

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

ADB SAFEGATE in Columbus, OH, seeks a Senior Software Engineer to design, build and maintain high-quality software for the IL CMS team, focusing on the LINC360 powerline communication controller and ACE3 CCR controller. You will lead, mentor, and collaborate with hardware, QA and product teams, applying Agile methods and writing robust real-time C++ code, with travel up to 10% for field work.

You will contribute to architecture, testing, CI/CD, and documentation, while expanding AI-driven