Sr. Embedded Software Engineer Contract (C/C++, Linux) at Analogic – Salem | Jobyssey

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

Required:

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.

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