Sr. Software Engineer (C, C++, Linux)

Analogic; Salem (NH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Analogic seeks an experienced embedded software engineer to design and develop software that directly controls system behavior in imaging and security platforms. You will interface with hardware, controllers, and electromechanical subsystems, and optimize real-time multi-threaded applications in Linux environments.

Collaborating with electrical, mechanical, and test engineers, you will contribute to architecture, requirements, testing strategies, and documentation, while troubleshooting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in embedded or systems-level software development.
• Strong expertise in C/C++ development within Linux environments.
• Experience working with software that interfaces directly with hardware or control systems.
• Solid understanding of real-time systems, multi-threading, and low-level software design.
• Proven ability to debug complex software-hardware integration challenges.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to collaborate across engineering disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop embedded software that controls system behavior in advanced imaging and security platforms.
• Build software that interfaces directly with hardware, controllers, and electromechanical subsystems.
• Develop and optimize real-time, multi-threaded applications in Linux environments.
• Troubleshoot and resolve software/hardware integration issues across lab, manufacturing, and field settings.
• Partner with electrical, mechanical, systems, and test engineers to define interfaces and validate system performance.
• Contribute to software architecture, requirements, testing strategies, and technical documentation.
• Support system integration, performance tuning, and root-cause analysis.
• Drive improvements in software quality, reliability, and development practices.

Skills

C/C++

Linux RTOS

Embedded software

Debug hardware

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelors in CE/EE/CS

Tools

GDB

Valgrind

Cppcheck

Python scripting

Job description

Responsibilities

• Design and develop embedded software that controls system behavior in advanced imaging and security platforms
• Build software that interfaces directly with hardware, controllers, and electromechanical subsystems
• Develop and optimize real-time, multi-threaded applications in Linux environments
• Troubleshoot and resolve software/hardware integration issues across lab, manufacturing, and field settings
• Partner with electrical, mechanical, systems, and test engineers to define interfaces and validate system performance
• Contribute to software architecture, requirements, testing strategies, and technical documentation
• Support system integration, performance tuning, and root-cause analysis
• Drive improvements in software quality, reliability, and development practices

What You’ll Do

• Design and develop embedded software that controls system behavior in advanced imaging and security platforms
• Build software that interfaces directly with hardware, controllers, and electromechanical subsystems
• Develop and optimize real-time, multi-threaded applications in Linux environments
• Troubleshoot and resolve software/hardware integration issues across lab, manufacturing, and field settings
• Partner with electrical, mechanical, systems, and test engineers to define interfaces and validate system performance
• Contribute to software architecture, requirements, testing strategies, and technical documentation
• Support system integration, performance tuning, and root-cause analysis
• Drive improvements in software quality, reliability, and development practices

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• 7+ years of experience in embedded or systems-level software development
• Strong expertise in C/C++ development within Linux environments
• Experience working with software that interfaces directly with hardware or control systems
• Solid understanding of real-time systems, multi-threading, and low-level software design
• Proven ability to debug complex software-hardware integration challenges
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to collaborate across engineering disciplines

Nice To Have

• Experience with embedded Linux, RTOS, or similar platforms
• Familiarity with debugging tools such as GDB, Valgrind, or Cppcheck
• Experience with scripting (Python, Bash, Perl)
• Knowledge of device drivers, communication protocols, or hardware interfaces
• Exposure to control systems, sensors, motors, or industrial equipment
• Experience in regulated or high-reliability environments (medical, aerospace, security, etc.)
• Background in imaging systems or aviation/security technologies

Why Analogic

• Work on mission-critical systems deployed globally
• Be part of a collaborative R&D environment with deep technical expertise
• Influence products from concept through deployment
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and growth opportunities

Analogic Temp: Temporary employees are eligible to participate in the company’s 401(k) plan; however, they are not eligible for health benefits, paid time off, or holiday pay.

Join Us

If you’re passionate about building software that directly controls real-world systems—and want to see your work deployed in high-impact environments, we’d love to hear from you.