Senior Software Engineer

Motion Recruitment; Salem (NH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Professional Development

Job summary

Motion Recruitment is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join a leading developer of sensing, imaging, and inspection technologies. The role focuses on developing software for high-reliability hardware in a fast-paced environment near the Boston area, with opportunities to influence architecture and product direction.

The position emphasizes embedded Linux development, real-time concepts, and collaboration across hardware and software teams, offering growth into senior technical

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field is required.
• 7+ years of embedded or platform-level software experience.
• Proficiency in C/C++ within Linux environments.
• Experience communicating with electronic devices, controllers or embedded hardware.
• Strong knowledge of concurrent programming, RT concepts and performance optimization.
• Proven ability to diagnose hardware/software interaction issues.
• Excellent analytical thinking and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop software components that manage and coordinate complex system functionality.
• Create applications interfacing directly with embedded hardware and control subsystems.
• Design and maintain high-performance multi-threaded software in Linux.
• Investigate and resolve integration issues across development, manufacturing and deployment.
• Collaborate with systems, electrical, mechanical and quality engineering teams to define interfaces.
• Participate in requirements, architecture discussions, test planning and reviews.
• Support performance analysis, fault isolation and product improvement initiatives.
• Champion best practices for code quality, maintainability and reliability.

Skills

C/C++ (Linux)

Embedded software development

Real-time systems

Hardware/software interaction

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/EE or related

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

Posted By: Grant Willoe