Sr. Embedded Software Developer

Digital Control Incorporated; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 151,200 - 174,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unparalleled health benefits

Quarterly bonuses

401k match

22 days PTO

Parental leave

11 annual paid holidays

Winter break

Job summary

Digital Control Incorporated is seeking a Sr. Embedded Software Developer to write production-level code, design and debug on embedded devices, and participate in the full project lifecycle. Candidates should have over 7 years of experience in embedded software development, strong proficiency in modern C++, and familiarity with Linux systems. The role offers competitive compensation, including a salary range of $151,200 to $174,700 per year, along with extensive health benefits and a 401k match.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience with a focus in embedded software development.
• Strong experience with modern C++, 11 or higher, including the ability to communicate and implement object-oriented class designs.
• Experience with developing on Linux Operating Systems is required.

Responsibilities

• Write production-level code.
• Design, develop, and debug on embedded devices.
• Participate in all project lifecycle phases.

Skills

Embedded Software Development

Modern C++ (11 or higher)

Linux Operating Systems

Automated Unit Tests

Low-level Drivers

Real-time Control Logic

Concurrency Topics

Network Programming

Agile Development

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Jenkins

Qt

Oscilloscopes

Job description

Position

Sr. Embedded Software Developer, Kent, WA

Responsibilities

• You will be responsible for writing production‑level code
• You will design, develop, and debug on embedded devices
• You will be a part of designing and taking a product to market
• You will participate in all project lifecycle phases, from design and code development through unit testing, documentation, and release
• You will collaborate with business stakeholders to understand needs and translate into technical requirements

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience with a focus in embedded software development
• Strong experience with modern C++, 11 or higher, including the ability to communicate and implement object‑oriented class designs
• Experience with developing on Linux Operating Systems is required; preferably a Debian based distribution
• Experience developing automated unit tests and working with SDETs/QA to ensure product quality is required
• Develops, debugs, and optimizes embedded software in C for microprocessor‑based systems, including low‑level drivers, hardware interfaces, and real‑time control logic
• A bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent

Desired Skills

• Experience with concurrency topics (e.g. threading and inter‑process communication), event loops, and asynchronous programming
• Usage of lab tools such as oscilloscopes or serial analyzers to debug software, and the ability read electrical schematics
• Knowledge with Jenkins Continuous Integration, Make and Google Test, Python, and/or Golang
• Comprehensive understanding of data structures and algorithm topics
• Experience with network programming topics (e.g. TCP, UDP, sockets, REST, etc.), Standard and BLE Bluetooth, and Wi‑Fi
• Competent with interfacing application code with device drivers on Linux
• Proficient with Linux kernel development, device trees, driver modification or backporting, bootloader customization, and/or Qt stack
• Designs, deploys, and maintains resilient mesh networking systems, including node routing, self‑healing topologies, and low power wireless communication protocols
• Develop and maintain cross‑platform applications using Qt (Qt Widgets/QML), including UI design, event‑driven architecture, and integration with underlying C++ modules
• Strong understanding of Agile development

Who You Are

• Self‑driven, results oriented developer who strives to write clean, modular and well commented code without taking short‑cuts and drives their software through the ‘final 10%' to take a product to market
• Someone who enjoys taking initiative and seeing a task through from start to finish
• Collaborate with an experienced and motivated team to create novel solutions to difficult problems

Benefits

• Unparalleled health benefits (PPO plan with no deductibles, no co‑pays, DCI covers 99% of costs)
• Quarterly bonuses: we all share in the success of the company
• Professional development
• 401k match (3% match from DCI regardless of participation, 5% maximum match, 100% vested immediately)
• 22 days PTO
• Parental leave
• Company covers 100% of payroll taxes for state family medical leave
• 11 annual paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday
• Winter break (we are closed the last week of each year)
• See more benefits information here

Compensation

• DCI is proud to offer comprehensive compensation packages including competitive base pay and discretionary quarterly profit sharing bonuses to all part‑time and full‑time team members. Base pay is reviewed at a minimum on an annual basis
• Pay range: $151,200 - $174,700 per year. To ensure equity, our compensation philosophy is to bring people into new roles in the range of the mid‑point of that role. Factors considered for pay include the level of skill, experience, training, external market factors, and internal value
• Profit sharing bonus: Over the last 3 years, quarterly bonuses ranged between 11% and 17%. Future bonuses could be higher or lower depending on company profits

Equal Employment Opportunity

DCI is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at DCI is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. DCI does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law.

It is DCI's policy to comply with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity. The Company's EEO policy includes the full & complete support of the Company and all levels of leadership. Because it's just the right thing to do. We hope you think so too.