Job Description:

Our client is seeking an Sr. Embedded Software Engineer to join their team.   

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop and test embedded software and associated components that are part of a software and hardware system for audio products.
• Development will emphasize Linux platforms and can include leveraging Yocto tool suite, hardware drivers, embedded software applications, audio and control networking and other networking protocols and related areas using C++ and C as the primary programming languages.
• Work as part of a cross-functional development team on product architecture as well as the software design implementation cutting edge audio products and technologies.
• Estimate, organize, and document tasks.
• Practice established software development methodologies and principles focusing on software architecture and design.
• Model designs using UML or similar methodologies as appropriate; develop use cases to model real-time systems behavior.
• Review the design and code developed by peer engineers.
• Engage in unit, integration and testing of software components and systems.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• BS degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or Computer Electrical Engineering; MS a plus.
• 5 or more years of requisite experience.

Required Skills:

• Specific experience with embedded Linux, HW/SW platforming desired, along with Yocto.
• Demonstrated skills in C++ and/or C with object-oriented design, analysis and programming.
• Experience using and designing software with networking protocols - Ethernet, IP, TCP/UDP as well as exposure to network security and protocols a plus.
• Understanding of operating system concepts, embedded software development environment and tools for real-time embedded operating systems.
• Experience with embedded system architectures, development environments and debugging.
• Hardware Driver development and hardware debugging exposure a plus.
• Experience with software version control and release.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to analyze complex interdependent variables.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment.
• Quality consciousness.

Salary/Rate: $60-$70/HR (depends on experience level). This is a contract position with candidates expected to work 40 hours/ week. 

About Us

Peterson Technology Partners (PTP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a transparent, inclusive, and human-centered hiring experience.

For more than 28 years, PTP has operated as one of the top IT staffing and recruiting firms in the USA—built on trust, long-term partnerships, and technical excellence.

Based in the Chicago suburb of Park Ridge, IL, our team of more than 500 employees and consultants is dedicated to:

• Helping every client make the best hiring decisions possible
• Matching professionals with the right IT jobs and career opportunities

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AI-Assisted Interview Experience (Pete & Gabi – Rebecca):

To provide a consistent, fair, and flexible experience for all candidates, we use AI-assisted tools to support parts of the interview process. This includes our proprietary AI platform Pete & Gabi, which includes AI recruiter Rebecca.

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• Conduct recorded video interviews
• Transcribe interviews
• Summarize candidate responses
• Generate job-related insights
• Streamline communication and scheduling

Please note that:

• The AI does NOT make hiring decisions; all decisions are made by our human recruiters, hiring managers, or client partners.
• The AI does not evaluate facial expressions, emotions, or physical traits; it is used only to support fairness, consistency, and efficiency.

If you prefer a non-AI interview format, we will gladly provide an alternative.