Senior Software Engineer

Kelly Services • Salem, NH • 6h ago

$140000 - $180000

Join a leading developer of advanced sensing, imaging, and inspection technologies as a full-time Senior Embedded Software Engineer. This opportunity is based in a suburban technology hub outside the Boston area and focuses on creating software that powers sophisticated hardware systems used in high-reliability environments worldwide.

If you're motivated by solving complex engineering challenges at the intersection of software and hardware, this role offers the chance to work on products with real-world impact. You'll collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, influence technical direction, and contribute throughout the entire product lifecycle, from architecture and development through validation and deployment. This position is ideal for an experienced engineer who enjoys working close to the hardware while continuing to grow their technical leadership and system-level expertise. Required Skills & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline

7+ years of professional experience developing embedded or platform-level software

Advanced programming skills with C and C++ in Linux-based environments

Experience developing applications that communicate directly with electronic devices, controllers, or embedded hardware

Strong understanding of concurrent programming, real-time processing concepts, and software performance optimization

Track record of diagnosing and resolving challenging hardware/software interaction issues

Excellent analytical thinking and cross-functional collaboration skills

Desired Skills & Experience

Experience working with Embedded Linux, RTOS, or similar operating environments

Knowledge of low-level hardware interfaces, communication buses, or device driver development

Familiarity with debugging and code-analysis tools

Scripting experience using Python, Shell scripting, or similar languages

Exposure to motion control systems, industrial automation equipment, sensors, or electromechanical products

Experience supporting products in regulated, safety-critical, or highly reliable operating environments

Background involving imaging systems, inspection technology, aerospace, defense, or security-related applications

What You Will Be Doing Tech Breakdown

70% Embedded Linux Development

15% Software Architecture & Design

15% Hardware Integration & Validation

Daily Responsibilities

75% Hands-On Software Engineering

10% Technical Planning & Documentation

15% Cross-Functional Collaboration

Key Responsibilities

Develop software components that manage and coordinate complex system functionality

Create applications that interface directly with embedded hardware and control subsystems

Design and maintain high-performance multi-threaded software running in Linux environments

Investigate and resolve integration issues discovered during development, manufacturing, and deployment

Work closely with systems, electrical, mechanical, and quality engineering teams to define and validate interfaces

Participate in requirements development, system architecture discussions, test planning, and technical reviews

Support performance analysis, fault isolation, and continuous product improvement initiatives

Champion best practices related to code quality, maintainability, reliability, and software development processes

The Offer

Competitive hourly or salary compensation (based on experience)

Potential bonus eligibility

Opportunity to contribute to globally deployed, mission-critical technology solutions

Collaborative engineering culture with strong technical mentorship and growth opportunities

You will receive the following benefits:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (for eligible employees)

Retirement Savings Plan / 401(k)

Paid Time Off (for eligible employees)

Professional Development Opportunities

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP's Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

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