Staff Software Engineer, Embedded Systems

Onsite in Hartford, CT

Our client seeks a staff software engineer to lead embedded software development for commercial products. The role will guide architecture, tools, simulation, testing, automation, and cybersecurity integration across global product lines. The engineer will mentor teams, enforce coding standards, drive CI/CD and automated testing, and partner with field stakeholders to improve controller software and UI/UX. The position will also lead critical troubleshooting for legacy controllers and custom solutions while aligning technical delivery to business requirements.

We can facilitate w2 and corp-to-corp consultants. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $65.00 to $80.00/hr. w2

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of the roadmap for embedded software and field and factory tools, setting firm architectural decisions and best practices globally.
• Mentor engineers and provide strategic direction to develop global embedded software architecture.
• Establish and enforce coding standards and promote code reviews to deliver cohesive software and develop technical talent.
• Translate business requirements into technical implementations.
• Integrate cybersecurity features and standard practices to harden embedded software against evolving risks.
• Partner with field customers to enhance UI/UX and improve first time fix rates and troubleshooting efficiency through controller software design.
• Contribute to project planning, estimation, and resource planning for cross-functional initiatives.
• Adopt automated controller software testing, CI/CD pipelines, and automated system integration testing to improve release cycles and reliability.
• Lead critical troubleshooting for high value customers with legacy controllers and custom solutions.

Experience Requirements

• BS or BA in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or closely related field with a minimum of 12 years of experience, or a master’s degree in software engineering with a minimum of 10 years of experience.
• Proven expertise across the full product development lifecycle and SDLC phases.
• Ability to work independently and drive results across multiple projects and priorities.
• Experience with rapid prototyping and continuous integration.
• Strong embedded C/C development experience.
• Strong VB.NET or C# experience for UI/UX simulator tools.
• Hands-on experience with CAN, RS232, RS422, RS485, SPI, I2C, timers, EEPROM, and flash driver interfaces.
• Experience with source version control systems such as Git or Subversion and Atlassian tools.
• Experience with software development methodologies including Agile, Waterfall, and event-driven approaches.
• Experience with kernel/driver development and system and application debugging.
• Thorough understanding of embedded systems and experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS).
• Experience with multi-threaded applications and real-time debugging using emulators, logic and serial analyzers, remote debugging, oscilloscopes, serial line analyzers, JTAG/BDM, and CANalyzer.
• Understanding of BSP development, device drivers, and boot loaders.
• Experience with Java and Python (preferred).
• Knowledge of Yocto and other build systems (preferred).
• Experience with TCP/IP, UDP, multicast, and network profiling tools such as Wireshark (preferred).
• Familiarity with real-time operating systems such as Linux, VxWorks, ThreadX, or Green Hills (preferred).
• Experience with ColdFire and ARM 32-bit microcontrollers (preferred).
• Experience with defect tracking tools such as JIRA or Bugzilla (preferred).
• Ability to understand hardware design and schematics, including high-level electrical one-line and three-line diagrams (preferred).
• Ability to work in elevator hoistways and machine rooms as needed (preferred).

Education Requirements

• BS or BA in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or closely related field.
• Master’s degree in software engineering (acceptable alternative to years of experience as specified).

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.

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Job ID: JN -042026-106406