Senior Software Engineer

Algoworks; Niles (IL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Shure is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Development Engineer to design, implement, test, and integrate real-time software for Linux-based audio products. The role emphasizes architecture and cross-functional collaboration within the Product Development Division.

The position is hybrid from our Niles, IL office, requiring expertise in C/C++, embedded Linux, and Yocto, with responsibilities spanning design, testing, and integration of software components for cutting-edge audio technologies.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering; MS a plus.
• 5+ years of requisite experience.
• Embedded Linux experience, HW/SW platforming with Yocto is desired.
• C++ and/or C with OO design and programming.
• Networking protocols: Ethernet, IP, TCP/UDP; network security a plus.
• Understanding OS concepts and real-time embedded development tools.
• Experience with embedded system architectures and debugging.
• Hardware driver development and debugging exposure a plus.
• Software version control and releases.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and test embedded software for audio product hardware.
• Focus on Linux-based platforms using C/C++.
• Collaborate on cross-functional teams for product architecture and software design.
• Estimate, organize and document tasks; follow software development practices.
• Model designs with UML and develop use cases for real-time systems.
• Review peer code and perform unit/integration testing of software components.
• Engage in debugging and verification of embedded software in hardware.

Skills

C++ programming

C programming

Embedded Linux

Yocto

Networking protocols

Real-time concepts

UML modeling

Unit testing

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

BS in CS/EE/CE

MS a plus

Tools

Yocto Toolchain

GDB/Debugger

Git version control

Job description

As a Senior Embedded Software Development Engineer, you will work in the Product Development Division designing, implementing, testing, and integrating real-time software for Shure’s products with a focus on the Linux platform. This role will work on architecture and design work as well as interacting with other engineering disciplines within Shure.

This role will be hybrid-based out of our Niles, IL office.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and test embedded software and associated components that are part of a software and hardware system for audio products.
• Development will emphasize Linux platforms and can include leveraging Yocto toolsuite, hardware drivers, embedded software applications, audio and control networking and other networking protocols and related areas using C++ and C as the primary programming languages.
• Work as part of a cross-functional development team on product architecture as well as the software design implementation cutting edge audio products and technologies
• Estimate, organize, and document tasks
• Practice established software development methodologies and principles focusing on software architecture and design.
• Model designs using UML or similar methodologies as appropriate; develop use cases to model real-time systems behavior
• Review the design and code developed by peer engineers. Engage in unit, integration and testing of software components and systems.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• BS degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or Computer Electrical Engineering; MS a plus
• 5 or more years of requisite experience
• Specific experience with embedded Linux, HW/SW platforming desired, along with Yocto
• Demonstrated skills in C++ and/or C with object oriented design, analysis and programming.
• Experience using and designing software with networking protocols - Ethernet, IP, TCP/UDP as well as exposure to network security and protocols a plus.
• Understanding of operating system concepts, embedded software development environment and tools for real-time embedded operating systems.
• Experience with embedded system architectures, development environments and debugging.
• Hardware Driver development and hardware debugging exposure a plus
• Experience with software version control and release
• Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to analyze complex interdependent variables
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment