Software Engineer Embedded Staff

IDEXX; Westbrook (ME); On-site; USD 129,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual cash bonus

Health/Dental/Vision day-one benefits

401(k) match 5%

Other employee benefits

Job summary

IDEXX in Westbrook, ME is seeking a low-level Embedded Software Engineer in the Instrument Software Research and Development group to design, implement, and validate embedded solutions that enable control of complex electro-mechanical subsystems.

This onsite role requires full-time presence at our Westbrook, ME location and involves working with electrical engineers and other embedded software engineers to develop, test, and document new devices from prototype through production release.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with C/C++, bootloaders, and firmware development.
• Experience with Python and Bash in Linux.
• Ability to debug across bring-up, validation, and production phases.
• Able to read and interpret board schematics.
• Familiarity with embedded protocols (I2C, SPI, USB, PCIe).
• Fluency in English and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, and maintains Linux drivers, BSPs, and Yocto-based distributions.
• Write and maintain unit and integration tests; contribute to CI pipeline development.
• Supports software/firmware/hardware integration to deliver functional solutions.
• Coordinates with development teams through design, prototype, and production release phases.

Skills

C/C++

bootloaders

firmware development

Python

Linux

debugging

English fluency

Tools

Buildroot

CMake

Github Actions

TCL

Xilinx SoC/SoM

Job description

IDEXX is seeking a low level Embedded Software Engineer within our Instrument Software Research and Development group to create embedded solutions that enable the control of complex electro-mechanical subsystems.

This position will work in a small cross functional team consisting of electrical engineers and other Low Level Embedded Software Engineers to design, implement, and validate new devices; in close coordination with application and system engineers. We operate in a complex, innovative, and exciting culture, to build and support a platform spanning multiple devices to accelerate our ability to deliver high-quality solutions to our customers.

This is an onsite position requiring full-time onsite presence at our Westbrook, ME location.

What You Can Expect In This Role

• Designs, develops, and maintains Linux drivers, BSPs, and Yocto-based Linux distributions.
• Write and maintain unit and integration tests. Contributes to CI pipeline development.
• Supports software/firmware/hardware integration to deliver functional solutions.
• Participates in the development of new product requirements, features and designs.
• Creates design, release and other related software/system documentation.
• Coordinates with development project teams throughout the design, prototype, and production release phases.
• Actively supports software engineering functional excellence objectives.

What You'll Need To Succeed

• Proficiency with C/C++, bootloaders, and firmware development.
• Scripting experience with Python and Bash in Linux operating systems.
• Ability to debug issues across bring-up, validation, and production phases of programs.
• Able to read and interpret board schematics.
• Familiarity with various embedded protocols including but not limited to I2C, SPI, USB, PCIe, etc.
• Must be a self-starter capable of working with minimal supervision and driving tasks to completion.
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as individually.
• Fluency in the English language.
• Effective verbal and written communications skills, as both a listener and a speaker.
• Nice to have: Strong hands‑on experience with Xilinx SoC/SoM architecture and build-tools.
• Nice to have: Experience with Buildroot, CMake, Github Actions, TCL.

What You Can Expect From Us

• Base salary range starting at $143,000 based on experience
• Opportunity for annual cash bonus
• Health / Dental / Vision Benefits Day-One
• 5% matching 401k
• Additional benefits including but not limited to financial support, pet insurance, mental health resources, volunteer paid days off, employee stock program, foundation donation matching, and much more

Why IDEXX

We're proud of the work we do, because our work matters. An innovation leader in every industry we serve, our team members help pet owners worldwide keep their companion animals healthy and happy, ensure safe drinking water for billions, and help farmers protect livestock and poultry from disease.

Within IDEXX Veterinary Software, we are transforming how veterinary teams manage workflows, connect with clients, and deliver care. Our solutions help practices operate more efficiently while strengthening engagement with pet owners and improving patient outcomes.

We have customers in over 175 countries and a global workforce of more than 10,000 team members. Our culture embraces challenges, encourages learning and discovery, and supports employees with competitive compensation, benefits, and meaningful work that drives improvement.

If meaningful work and a sense of purpose are at the top of your list, you'll find it here.

Let's Pursue What Matters Together.

IDEXX values a diverse workforce and workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

IDEXX is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.