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Oraapps Inc

Embedded C/C++ Engineer

Salem, NH · On-site

$131K - $172K/yr

Job Title - Embedded C/C++ Engineer Location : Salem, NH Interview : Teams & Onsite (onsite required) Length : 6+ months Onsite interview REQUIRED. Local candidates only. Note - This is a W-2 ...

Mantu

Embedded Linux Software Engineer - C/C++

Westford, MA · On-site

$136K - $179K/yr

Senior Embedded Linux Software Engineer - C/C++ Location: Westford, MA -- Hybrid, 3 days/week ... Azure IoT, network programming, CVE remediation, Git, Artifactory, JIRA/Confluence, Bash, Make ...

Integrated Resources INC

Embedded Software Engineer

Woburn, MA · On-site

$143K - $189K/yr

Working with hardware engineers during the definition, design and verification phases. Working on ... Very proficient in Embedded C . In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience of writing Linux/Windows ...

krg technology inc

Embedded Developer

Essex, MA

Company Description Sriramprasath Email : sriram at krgtech dot com 661 558 0000 * 505 1)Minimum 5 year experience in Embedded C development 2) Working Knowledge on System Power Optimization 3) ...

Werfen

Senior Embedded Software Engineer (C/C++)

Bedford, MA · On-site

$130K - $170K/yr

Strong embedded C/C++ programming skills * Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and root-cause analysis skills Qualifications Minimum Knowledge & Experience Required for the Position: * Bachelor ...

krg technology inc

Software Engineer ( Embedded)

Essex, MA

$138K - $182K/yr

Company Description Thanks & Regards Rajesh KRG Technologies, Inc., 661 558 0000 Ext :514 1)Experience in Embedded C development 2) Working Knowledge on System Power Optimization 3) Awareness/Working ...

Specter Aerospace

Embedded Software Engineer III

Boston, MA · On-site

$143K - $188K/yr

Strong embedded C and C++ (C++17 and newer) skills * Firm understanding of embedded debugging ... Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or another related field * 5+ years of ...

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An Embedded C Programming job involves writing and optimizing C code for microcontrollers and embedded systems. Engineers in this role develop firmware to control hardware devices like IoT gadgets, automotive systems, or industrial machines. They work with low-level hardware interactions, real-time operating systems (RTOS), and peripheral drivers. Strong knowledge of memory management, debugging, and performance optimization is essential for this role.

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Embedded C/C++ Engineer

Salem, NH • On-site

Oraapps Inc
IT Services • 51 - 200 employees
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$131K - $172K/yr

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Posted 7 days ago

Job description

Job Title - Embedded C/C++ Engineer

Location:            Salem, NH

Interview:          Teams & Onsite (onsite required)

Length:               6+ months

 Onsite interview REQUIRED.   Local candidates only.

Note - This is a W-2 position and No third-party vendors.

Requirements:

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


Job Description:

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

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