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Lead Embedded Software Engineer

Actalent
Greenville, SC Contractor
POSTED ON 3/20/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/20/2026

Description

  • Lead a small team of software engineers to manage work in Agile sprint-style workflows.
  • Perform full lifecycle development for embedded systems, including implementation, unit testing, and integration.
  • Review customer requirements, translate them into specifications, and produce technical documentation, designs, and operational concepts.
  • Collaborate closely with hardware engineers to ensure seamless integration of software with electronic components and boards.
  • Develop and execute test plans and procedures; perform debugging, troubleshooting, and ensure compliance with functional specifications.
  • Conduct design and code reviews, resolve defects, and adhere to established development processes, configuration management, and release practices.
  • Work under technical leadership while demonstrating initiative and self-direction.
  • Design and implement software for real-time operating systems (RTOS) with strict timing constraints.
  • Develop low-level device drivers and support component-level integration.
  • Support automated build and test pipelines for embedded software.
  • Present and explain software designs and solutions to internal teams and customers.
  • Experience leading small teams and working in a cross-functional environment.
  • Strong proficiency in C/C /Python programming for embedded Linux or RTOS environments.
  • Experience integrating software with custom processor-based circuit card assemblies.
  • Working knowledge of other programming languages, including C#.
  • Experience in requirements development and management.
  • Familiarity with formal verification procedures.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment on projects with a large number of requirements.
  • Preferred Skills:
  • Linux device driver development
  • Bare-metal programming, register-level configuration/setup software
  • Device driver development for UARTs, I²C, Ethernet, Serial RapidIO and similar interfaces
  • Tool Suite: JIRA, Confluence, Bitbucket (Git), Bamboo, Jenkins, VsCode, Visual Studio
  • Model-based development using MATLAB/Simulink
  • Demonstrated leadership ability to lead small working groups
  • Knowledge of messaging protocols within the OSI 7-layer stack

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Greenville, SC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $110000.00 - $150000.00/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 Greenville,SC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 27, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

  • Hiring diverse talent
  • Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
  • Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
  • Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

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