Job Title: Software EngineerJob Description
This Software Engineer role focuses on hands-on application development across multiple platforms, contributing to the design and implementation of a new generation of secure access and authentication readers. You will own significant technical work from design through post-deployment support, guide technical decisions in your area of expertise, and collaborate closely with other developers to deliver high-quality, scalable, and reliable software solutions.
Responsibilities
Perform hands-on software design and development across multiple platforms, with a focus on application-level functionality.
Scope and break down work into well-defined milestones and own epics from initial design through implementation, testing, deployment, and post-deployment support.
Operate independently with minimal direction, proactively guiding technical decisions within your domain of expertise.
Apply software design patterns, architectural paradigms, and non-functional requirements such as security, reliability, scalability, performance, and availability.
Identify and call out technical debt early, before it grows into large refactoring efforts.
Direct and coordinate software implementation and testing tasks for other developers, including internal team members and external contributors, as needed.
Participate in defining and implementing new procedures, standards, and guidelines to enhance team productivity and software quality.
Manage and prioritize multiple projects or workstreams simultaneously while maintaining high quality standards.
Assist with solution estimation and help establish and refine technical standards and best practices.
Develop and maintain software that interacts with backend services and USB peripherals as part of the overall solution.
Essential Skills
Strong hands-on experience in C++ development, with at least C++17 and preferably C++20.
Experience with CI (Continuous Integration) pipelines to build, test, and validate software.
Proven background in application-level software development.
Experience integrating and interacting with backend systems or services.
Experience working with USB peripherals within software applications.
Ability to work independently, make sound technical decisions, and drive epics from design through post-deployment support.
Solid understanding of software design patterns, architectural principles, and non-functional requirements such as security, reliability, scalability, performance, and availability.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience with Linux environments is highly preferred; experience with Windows environments is also considered.
Familiarity with backend development concepts and practices.
Exposure to C#, CMake, and GNU toolchains.
Experience in directing or mentoring other developers in implementation and testing tasks.
background in defining and improving development procedures, guidelines, or technical standards.
Ability to handle multiple concurrent projects while maintaining code quality and meeting deadlines.
Work Environment
This role supports the development of a new generation of secure access and authentication reader products within a technology-focused environment. The work centers on product development and engineering, including interaction with backend systems and USB peripherals, using languages and tools such as C++, C#, CMake, and GNU toolchains. You will work with continuous integration pipelines and modern development practices. The position operates within a professional office and engineering setting, collaborating with cross-functional teams involved in product development, engineering, sales, and operations. The environment emphasizes high-quality, secure, and reliable software, with a culture of continuous improvement in processes, productivity, and technical standards. Dress expectations are typical of a modern professional technology workplace.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Schaumburg, IL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $70.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Schaumburg,IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 29, 2026.
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