HYBRID Embedded Software Engineer (Hardware Exp Req)

• Design and build scalable automation solutions using Python, Bash, and related tools
• Develop workflows for server provisioning, deployment, validation, and configuration
• Create tools to streamline hardware configuration, testing, and production processes
• Support BIOS, firmware, and operating system deployment automation initiatives
• Troubleshoot Linux systems, hardware, networking, and automation-related issues
• Partner with engineering teams to define automation standards and best practices
• Improve consistency, reliability, and repeatability across production environments
• Support automation initiatives across global manufacturing and system integration sites
• Identify manual processes and build scalable automation frameworks from the ground up

Our client, a technology solutions provider, is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to join their team in Littleton, MA. Despite the title, this is not a traditional embedded firmware development role. Instead, we’re looking for an engineer with experience in hardware environments who enjoys building Linux-based automation for server provisioning, OS deployment, validation, and production infrastructure. This newly created position will help expand automation across global production environments by developing scalable solutions using Python and Bash. The ideal candidate has experience working in hardware manufacturing, systems integration, or similar infrastructure environments and enjoys solving complex technical challenges while helping shape the future of the company’s automation platform., * 2+ years of experience in hardware manufacturing or hardware integration required

• 5+ years of experience building automation solutions in Linux environments required
• Strong Python and Bash scripting experience required
• Experience designing and building automation solutions from the ground up, including requirements gathering, implementation, and continuous improvement required
• U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency in the US is required for this position due to federal government/military contract requirements, * hardware manufacturing or hardware integration : 2 years (Required)
• Linux : 5 years (Required)
• Python scripting : 3 years (Required)
• Bash scripting: 3 years (Required)
• designing & building automation solutions : 3 years (Required)

Pulled from the full job description 401(k) Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Work from home, * 401(k)

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• What company and type of hardware environment does your experience come from? (Example: manufacturing, systems integration, servers, embedded systems, etc.)
• What percentage of your automation experience has involved designing and building solutions versus supporting or maintaining existing environments?
• This position requires working onsite daily during the initial 6-month training period. After the training period, you will have the flexibility to work from home 2-3 days per week depending on project needs, but this role will never be fully remote. Is this acceptable? If so, how far is your commute to Littleton?
• Our client is offering a base salary of $170,000-$185,000. Does this salary align with your expectations or what would you be looking for?
• If you have a LinkedIn profile, please share the URL.
• Please confirm you have read the following. U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency in the US is required for this position due to federal government/military contract requirements.