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# Senior Software Engineer

- **Company:** Kelly Services Inc.
- **Location:** Salem, NH, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $140,000.0 - $180,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Software Quality, Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, Concurrent Computing, Software Debugging, Device Drivers, Linux on Embedded Systems, Hardware Design, Hardware Interface Design, Imaging Technology, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Software Architecture, Real-Time Operating Systems, Shell Script, Software Engineering, Systems Architecture, Multithreading, Scripting, Real Time Systems, Software Application Programming, Information Technology, Software Performance
- **Published:** August 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gmo9je

## About the Role

If you're motivated by solving complex engineering challenges at the intersection of software and hardware, this role offers the chance to work on products with real-world impact. You'll collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, influence technical direction, and contribute throughout the entire product lifecycle, from architecture and development through validation and deployment. This position is ideal for an experienced engineer who enjoys working close to the hardware while continuing to grow their technical leadership and system-level expertise., + Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline

 + 7+ years of professional experience developing embedded or platform-level software

 + Advanced programming skills with C and C++ in Linux-based environments

 + Experience developing applications that communicate directly with electronic devices, controllers, or embedded hardware

 + Strong understanding of concurrent programming, real-time processing concepts, and software performance optimization

 + Track record of diagnosing and resolving challenging hardware/software interaction issues

 + Excellent analytical thinking and cross-functional collaboration skills

Desired Skills & Experience

 + Experience working with Embedded Linux, RTOS, or similar operating environments

 + Knowledge of low-level hardware interfaces, communication buses, or device driver development

 + Familiarity with debugging and code-analysis tools

 + Scripting experience using Python, Shell scripting, or similar languages

 + Exposure to motion control systems, industrial automation equipment, sensors, or electromechanical products

 + Experience supporting products in regulated, safety-critical, or highly reliable operating environments

 + Background involving imaging systems, inspection technology, aerospace, defense, or security-related applications

**What You Will Be Doing** Tech Breakdown

 + 70% Embedded Linux Development

 + 15% Software Architecture & Design

 + 15% Hardware Integration & Validation

Daily Responsibilities

 + 75% Hands-On Software Engineering

 + 10% Technical Planning & Documentation

## Description

+ Develop software components that manage and coordinate complex system functionality

 + Create applications that interface directly with embedded hardware and control subsystems

 + Design and maintain high-performance multi-threaded software running in Linux environments

 + Investigate and resolve integration issues discovered during development, manufacturing, and deployment

 + Work closely with systems, electrical, mechanical, and quality engineering teams to define and validate interfaces

 + Participate in requirements development, system architecture discussions, test planning, and technical reviews

 + Support performance analysis, fault isolation, and continuous product improvement initiatives

 + Champion best practices related to code quality, maintainability, reliability, and software development processes


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