Software Engineer IV

Job Title: Software Engineer IV

Job Description

This role involves performing the software engineering function, including the design, development, testing, troubleshooting, and debugging of software programs for enhancements and new software-intensive systems and products. The position requires applying appropriate principles, standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the software development lifecycle. Key duties include software requirements analysis, analysis of hardware compatibility, and the development of software products and tools used for design, development, and maintenance of infrastructure and platforms.

Responsibilities

• Achieve key project/program objectives and deliverables.
• Manage entire projects or processes spanning multiple technical areas.
• Develop solutions to complex technical issues and problems impacting multiple areas or disciplines.
• Regularly employ ingenuity and creativity to develop new technical solutions and systems.
• Communicate with internal team members across multiple areas and with external parties such as sub-contractors and vendors.
• Influence project/team leaders regarding solution design processes and/or approaches.

Essential Skills

• Expert knowledge and ability to apply advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts.
• 6 years of experience in embedded or firmware development, including significant bare-metal experience.
• 3 years of experience in technical leadership, team lead, or supervisory roles.
• Proficiency in C/C for embedded systems.
• Experience working with microcontrollers, peripherals, registers, and low-level drivers.
• Experience debugging complex hardware/software systems using JTAG/SWD, logic analyzers, and related tools.
• Ability to lead and develop high-performing engineering teams.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• BS degree and 8-12 years of prior relevant experience or a Master's with 6-10 years of prior relevant experience.
• Possession of a Doctorate in a technical domain is a plus.

Work Environment

Work involves cross-functional collaboration with firmware, hardware, systems, and test teams. Hands-on lab and debug work supporting hardware/software integration is required. The work environment is mission-driven, focusing on building and supporting software-intensive systems with high reliability, performance, and security expectations. Teams regularly collaborate across engineering disciplines and with customer stakeholders, suppliers, and subcontractors to deliver complex technical solutions.

We reserve the right to pay above or below the posted wage based on factors unrelated to sex, race, or any other protected classification.

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. This temporary role may be eligible for the following:

• Medical, Dental & Vision
• 401(k)/Roth
• Basic/Supplemental Life & AD&D
• Short and long-term disability
• HSA & DCFSA
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Paid Time off or State Sick Leave

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Lynnwood, WA.

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $85.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Lynnwood,WA.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 6, 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.

Salary : $60 - $85