Software Development/ Software Test Engineer

Kaleidoscope Innovation, Inc.; Boston, Northern (MA, KY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaleidoscope Innovation, Inc. is seeking a Software Development / Software Test Engineer to advance robust system software for embedded Linux platforms.

You will build automated testing frameworks and software pipelines, collaborating across software, hardware, and test teams to improve development workflows and product quality. The role requires strong Python and C/C++ skills, hands-on experience with embedded Linux, and knowledge of containerized workflows using Docker.

Qualifications

• Experience in system software development with embedded Linux.
• Proficient in Python and C/C++.
• Experience building automated testing frameworks.
• Hands-on Docker and containerized workflows.
• Strong debugging and cross-team collaboration.
• Experience with software pipelines and tooling.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain system software for embedded, Linux-based platforms.
• Build robust and scalable software pipelines supporting development, integration, and testing.
• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks to improve software quality and test coverage.
• Develop software tools and automation to improve engineering workflows, debugging, and validation processes.
• Write production-quality code in Python and C/C++.
• Support software integration, debugging, troubleshooting, and validation across embedded systems.
• Collaborate with software, hardware, and test engineers to identify issues and drive solutions through the development lifecycle.
• Contribute to continuous improvements in software development and test processes.

Skills

System software

Python

C/C++

Embedded Linux

Automated testing

Development workflows

Tools

Docker

Git

Job description

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Software Development/ Software Test Engineer

5 days ago Requisition ID: 1300

Salary Range: $120,000.00 To $145,000.00 Annually

Software Development / Software Test Engineer (SDE/STE)

Position Overview

We are seeking a Software Development / Software Test Engineer (SDE/STE) with strong software engineering and test automation experience to develop robust system software, build automated testing frameworks, and improve engineering workflows. This role will work closely with software and hardware teams to support embedded systems and camera-based technologies on Linux platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain system software for embedded, Linux-based platforms.
• Build robust and scalable software pipelines supporting development, integration, and testing.
• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks to improve software quality and test coverage.
• Develop software tools and automation to improve engineering workflows, debugging, and validation processes.
• Write production-quality code in Python and C/C++.
• Support software integration, debugging, troubleshooting, and validation across embedded systems.
• Utilize Docker for development, deployment, testing, and containerized software workflows.
• Collaborate with software, hardware, and test engineers to identify issues and drive solutions through the development lifecycle.
• Contribute to continuous improvements in software development and test processes.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong software engineering experience in system software development, including building software pipelines, automated test frameworks, and engineering tools/workflows.
• Proficiency in Python and C/C++.
• Hands-on experience with embedded software development on Linux-based platforms.
• Experience developing automated testing frameworks and software test infrastructure.
• Hands-on experience with Docker and containerized development/deployment workflows.
• Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and software development skills.
• Ability to work effectively across software, hardware, and test engineering teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with 2D and/or 3D camera systems, including:
  • RGB cameras
  • Stereo cameras
  • Time-of-Flight (ToF)
  • Structured light
  • LiDAR
• Experience with camera/imaging systems, computer vision, or sensor technologies.
• Experience developing software for robotics or other sensor-driven embedded systems.
• Familiarity with hardware/software integration and system-level testing.