Senior Software Engineer

Motion Recruitment Partners LLC; Salem (NH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan / 401(k)

Paid Time Off

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

Motion Recruitment Partners LLC is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer for a full-time role in a suburban tech hub outside Boston, focusing on software powering high-reliability hardware systems worldwide.

You will collaborate across disciplines, influence technical direction, and contribute through the full product lifecycle, from architecture to validation and deployment, advancing system-level expertise in embedded Linux environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline with relevant embedding software experience.
• 7+ years of professional embedded or platform software development.
• Strong C and C++ programming in Linux environments.
• Experience interfacing software with embedded hardware and controllers.

Responsibilities

• Develop software components managing complex system functionality.
• Create applications interfacing directly with embedded hardware.
• Design and maintain high-performance multi-threaded Linux software.
• Investigate and resolve integration issues across development, manufacturing, deployment.
• Collaborate with systems, electrical, mechanical, and quality teams to define interfaces.
• Participate in requirements, architecture discussions, testing, and reviews.
• Support performance analysis, fault isolation, and continuous product improvement.

Skills

Embedded Linux

C/C++

Hardware interfacing

Multithreading

Real-time optimization

Debugging hardware/software

Cross-functional teamwork

Performance profiling

Linux tooling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

Python

Shell scripting

Git

Device driver debugging

Job description

Join a leading developer of advanced sensing, imaging, and inspection technologies as a full-time Senior Embedded Software Engineer. This opportunity is based in a suburban technology hub outside the Boston area and focuses on creating software that powers sophisticated hardware systems used in high-reliability environments worldwide.

If you're motivated by solving complex engineering challenges at the intersection of software and hardware, this role offers the chance to work on products with real-world impact. You'll collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, influence technical direction, and contribute throughout the entire product lifecycle, from architecture and development through validation and deployment. This position is ideal for an experienced engineer who enjoys working close to the hardware while continuing to grow their technical leadership and system-level expertise.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• 7+ years of professional experience developing embedded or platform-level software
• Advanced programming skills with C and C++ in Linux-based environments
• Experience developing applications that communicate directly with electronic devices, controllers, or embedded hardware
• Strong understanding of concurrent programming, real-time processing concepts, and software performance optimization
• Track record of diagnosing and resolving challenging hardware/software interaction issues
• Excellent analytical thinking and cross-functional collaboration skills

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience working with Embedded Linux, RTOS, or similar operating environments
• Knowledge of low-level hardware interfaces, communication buses, or device driver development
• Familiarity with debugging and code-analysis tools
• Scripting experience using Python, Shell scripting, or similar languages
• Exposure to motion control systems, industrial automation equipment, sensors, or electromechanical products
• Experience supporting products in regulated, safety-critical, or highly reliable operating environments
• Background involving imaging systems, inspection technology, aerospace, defense, or security-related applications

What You Will Be Doing

Tech Breakdown

• 70% Embedded Linux Development
• 15% Software Architecture & Design
• 15% Hardware Integration & Validation

Daily Responsibilities

• 75% Hands-On Software Engineering
• 10% Technical Planning & Documentation
• 15% Cross-Functional Collaboration

Key Responsibilities

• Develop software components that manage and coordinate complex system functionality
• Create applications that interface directly with embedded hardware and control subsystems
• Design and maintain high-performance multi-threaded software running in Linux environments
• Investigate and resolve integration issues discovered during development, manufacturing, and deployment
• Work closely with systems, electrical, mechanical, and quality engineering teams to define and validate interfaces
• Participate in requirements development, system architecture discussions, test planning, and technical reviews
• Support performance analysis, fault isolation, and continuous product improvement initiatives
• Champion best practices related to code quality, maintainability, reliability, and software development processes

The Offer

• Competitive hourly or salary compensation (based on experience)
• Potential bonus eligibility
• Opportunity to contribute to globally deployed, mission-critical technology solutions
• Collaborative engineering culture with strong technical mentorship and growth opportunities

You will receive the following benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (for eligible employees)
• Retirement Savings Plan / 401(k)
• Paid Time Off (for eligible employees)
• Professional Development Opportunities