Software Developer, Mid

Software Developer – Mid 

The Organization: Sierra Management and Technologies, Inc.

Sierra Management and Technologies, Inc. (Sierra), provides unparalleled logistics and program management, cutting-edge software and IT system development, and innovative data science and analytics services to our Department of Defense clients as well as superior support to Government Contracting Facility Security Officers (FSO). 

As a disadvantaged, minority-owned, small business, we are committed to exceeding expectations and fostering excellence within our workforce. Sierra has a proud history of hiring veterans and encourages those who have served in the armed forces to apply.

Sierra is an honored recipient of the following awards:

• HIRE Vets Medallion Award
• VETS Indexes Employer Award

About the Role: 

The Software Developer, Mid role uses a variety of skills and tools, including various coding languages, project management, problem-solving, critical-thinking, and proficiency in tool development.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Lead the development, testing, and maintenance of software applications in a Nucleus or similar Real-Time Operating System (RTOS) environment.
• Architect and implement complex, scalable, and reliable embedded software systems, ensuring high performance and low latency.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to design and integrate software with custom hardware platforms.
• Oversee the full software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, coding, testing, and deployment.
• Develop and maintain real-time, multitasking, and interrupt-driven applications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex software issues, including performance bottlenecks, memory leaks, and system crashes.
• Optimize code for efficient use of system resources such as memory, CPU, and power consumption.
• Ensure software compliance with industry standards and best practices.
• Participate in code reviews, design reviews, and architecture discussions to maintain high-quality development standards.
• Contribute to the development of technical documentation and user manuals.
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies related to embedded systems and real-time software.

What Makes a Successful Candidate: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• 5 years of experience in embedded software development with direct experience working in a Nucleus or similar RTOS environment.
• 3 years of experience with Low code / No code solutions such as Power Automate and Power BI and SharePoint.
• Proven track record designing and developing complex embedded systems.
• Experience with real-time scheduling, task synchronization, and interrupt handling in a multi-threaded environment.
• Experience in debugging and optimizing embedded software applications.
• Familiarity with interrupt handling, multitasking, and scheduling in real-time systems.
• Experience with version control systems like Git.
• Experience with agile development methodologies in embedded systems.
• Experience leading technical teams and mentoring junior engineers in embedded software development practices.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with hardware engineers, product managers, and quality assurance teams.
• Ability to explain technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to obtain a secret security clearance.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship and be able to obtain a security clearance.

Nice to have:

• Experience with Linux-based embedded systems and related tools (e.g., Yocto, Buildroot).
• Familiarity with wireless communication protocols (e.g., Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee) and IoT systems.
• Knowledge of cloud technologies or integration of embedded systems with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure).
• Knowledge of software safety-critical standards such as DO-178C or ISO 26262.

What to expect in our process

1. Apply by submitting a cover letter and resume for the position 
2. Interview with the Hiring Manager
3. Reference checks and degree verification
4. Offer

We take care of our employees by providing the following benefits: 

• Flexible work schedules and remote/hybrid opportunities (depending on the role)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending account and health savings account options
• Dependent care flexible spending account
• Education reimbursement
• Voluntary insurance such as: short-term disability, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and accident insurance
• 100% company-paid life AD&D and long-term disability insurance
• Generous paid time off policy
• 11 paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with matching contributions
• Employee assistance program

Equal Opportunity Statement

Building an inclusive, high-performing team that is diverse across lines of personal identity is integral to our success, and we are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer.

This means we do not discriminate against any job applicant or employee because of their race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

E-Verify Statement

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the I-9 Form.