Software Engineer

Swoon; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Swoon is seeking a mid-level C++ Software Engineer with hands-on development and troubleshooting experience. The role focuses on independent software contributions, diagnosing technical issues, and clearly explaining personal project work.

Experience with ADAS, computer vision, embedded systems, automotive or robotics is highly preferred. Key responsibilities include designing, developing, testing, and troubleshooting C++ software, building apps in Linux, using GStreamer for multimedia

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 3–5 years of software development experience.
• Experience working in Linux environments.
• GitHub or comparable source-control experience.
• Strong technical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to clearly communicate technical decisions and individual project contributions.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and troubleshoot software using C++.
• Develop and support applications within Linux environments.
• Work with GStreamer for multimedia and data-processing applications.
• Use GitHub or comparable source-control tools for development and collaboration.
• Diagnose complex software issues and drive problems through resolution.
• Collaborate with engineering teams while independently owning assigned development work.

Skills

C++

Linux

GStreamer

Git

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

GitHub

Job description

We are seeking a mid-level C++ Software Engineer with strong hands-on development and troubleshooting experience. This role is ideal for an engineer who can independently develop software, diagnose technical issues, and clearly explain their individual contributions to complex projects.

Experience with ADAS, computer vision, embedded systems, automotive, robotics, or similar technologies is highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and troubleshoot software using C++.
• Develop and support applications within Linux environments.
• Work with GStreamer for multimedia and data-processing applications.
• Use GitHub or comparable source-control tools for development and collaboration.
• Diagnose complex software issues and drive problems through resolution.
• Collaborate with engineering teams while independently owning assigned development work.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 3–5 years of software development experience.
• Experience working in Linux environments.
• GitHub or comparable source-control experience.
• Strong technical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to clearly communicate technical decisions and individual project contributions.

Preferred Qualifications

• ADAS or computer vision experience.
• Embedded systems development.
• Automotive or robotics experience.
• Experience developing software for machine technology or similar systems.