Senior Software Engineer

Kelly Services; Salem (NH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer outside Boston for a high-reliability hardware-software hybrid role. You’ll own Linux-based software across architecture, development, validation and deployment.

With 7+ years in embedded/ platform software, you will drive concurrency, performance, and hardware interaction improvements while mentoring teams and shaping technical direction.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

C/C++ in Linux

Embedded software

Multithreading

Hardware interaction

Cross-functional

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/EE

Tools

Debugging tools

Code analysis tools

Job description

$140000 - $180000

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

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.