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Staff Engineer, Embedded Software Development
Are you passionate about building scalable embedded systems that seamlessly integrate low-level hardware with high-level application software?
Do you thrive in designing complex system architectures and debugging across hardware, firmware, and application layers to deliver high-performance, reliable products?
Partnering with the best
As the world leader in non-destructive testing (NDT), Waygate Technologies offers the broadest portfolio of industrial inspection solutions. Our solutions include radiography and computed tomography (CT), remote visual inspection, ultrasound and eddy current technologies. We ensure safety, quality and productivity for our customers across major industries around the world.
Fueling your passion
We are seeking a Staff Engineer in Embedded Development with 4+ years of experience building complex systems that span embedded devices and application-level software. This role focuses on developing and integrating software across device, middleware, and application layers, combining low-level hardware interaction with higher-level system functionality.
As a Staff Engineer, Embedded Software Development, you will be responsible for:

• Developing Embedded Software: Designing and implementing embedded software in C++ for Linux-based systems, including drivers, hardware interfaces, and system services.
• Developing Application-Level Software: Building application and middleware components using C# and related frameworks to support device control, user interaction, and system orchestration.
• Owning System Integration: Designing and implementing interfaces between embedded components and application layers, including APIs, services, and communication pathways.
• Building Data & Video Pipelines: Developing and optimizing pipelines for data acquisition, image/video processing, and streaming across system components.
• Leading Hardware/Software Debugging: Diagnosing complex system issues across hardware, firmware, and application layers, including timing, performance, and integration defects.
• Contributing to Architecture: Defining software architecture, module boundaries, and interface contracts to enable scalable and maintainable systems.
• Collaborating Across Disciplines: Working closely with FPGA, electrical, imaging, and UI teams to deliver tightly integrated features.

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Experience: Have 4+ years of experience in embedded and/or system-level software development.
• Programming: Have strong proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems and C# for application or middleware development.
• Embedded Architectures: Have experience with embedded Linux and Windows systems on ARM or Intel CPUs, device drivers, and cross-compilation toolchains.
• System Integration: Have experience designing and implementing interfaces between embedded systems and higher-level applications.
• Hardware Interaction: Have hands-on experience interfacing with hardware components and debugging across hardware/software boundaries.
• Data Handling: Have experience working with real-time or high-throughput data systems (e.g., video, imaging, or sensor pipelines).
• Development Tools: Have experience with source control systems (Git) and defect tracking / ALM tools (Azure DevOps, Jira, etc.).
• Education: Have Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related STEM discipline.

Preferred

• Have experience with imaging systems, video pipelines, or computer vision applications
• Have experience with Windows application development frameworks (WPF or similar)
• Have knowledge of communication protocols such as PCIe, USB, Ethernet, I2C, SPI, CAN, WiFi, Bluetooth
• Have experience optimizing performance across embedded and application layers
• Have familiarity with cybersecurity practices for embedded devices and system hardening
• Have experience leveraging AI/ML tools to improve development productivity or system capabilities

Work Environment:

• This role requires regular onsite presence at the Skaneateles, NY facility.

Work in a way that works for you
We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too.
Working with us
Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are stronger when our people are developed, engaged, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We invest in wellbeing, capability development, and leadership growth across all levels.
Working for you
Our innovations have transformed the energy industry for over a century. To continue progressing, we look for individuals who embrace change and contribute to building the future.
What You Can Expect
• Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities
• Comprehensive private medical care options
• Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
• Tailored financial programs
• Education assistance
• Generous parental leave
• Mental health resources
• Dependent care support
• Additional elected or voluntary benefits
This position requires valid work authorization in the country of employment. The employer is unable to sponsor work authorization for this role at any time.
The annual pay scale for this position is between $101,530.00 - $188,470.00.
Candidates for this role (office-based/ hybrid/ remote) must be located in or near the locations displayed above. The pay range/scale displayed above represents Baker Hughes' good faith estimate of the minimum and maximum for this position at the time of this posting and applies to the possible locations for this position. Baker Hughes will issue a non-bias competitive offer; the salary range posted for this position reflects the projected hiring range for new hires, full-time salaries in some U.S. locations, not including equity or benefits. Where an applicant will ultimately fall within the pay range/scale depends on a variety of factors, including, for example, geographic work location, skillset, qualifications, internal pay alignment, level of experience, and demonstrated performance over time. Please keep in mind that the range stated above is the full base salary range for the role and does not include other forms of compensation. Your recruiter can share more about the pay range for this position during the hiring process.
You will be eligible to participate in Company-sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k). You will have a choice of coverage options that best suit your needs. Coverage options and contribution amounts are related to your benefit elections, base salary level, and specific requirements of each of these plans.
This position is eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package, which can be found here, and is further eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans or policies.
The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Senior Engineer, Embedded Software, Product Design and Engineering