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# Embedded Software Engineer

- **Company:** Green Key Resources
- **Location:** Mundelein, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Bash Shell, Boolean Algebra, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Linux, Embedded Software, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Description Language, Python (Programming Language), Radio-Frequency Identification, Performance Tuning, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Verilog, VHSIC Hardware Description Language (VHDL), AI Coding Agents, Information Technology
- **Published:** October 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/a83132ff-7d7c-4be2-9f38-74303a4be627/embedded-software-engineer

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
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 * At least 4 years of experience developing software for embedded systems, Linux platforms, or kernel-level environments.
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 * Strong background in embedded system architecture, development, debugging, and integration.
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 * Proficiency in one or more of C, C++, Python, and Bash.
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 * Experience administering Linux systems, including installation, configuration, upgrades, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.
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 * Hands-on experience bringing up new hardware and diagnosing hardware/software integration issues.
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 * Working knowledge of FPGA-based systems and hardware description languages such as Verilog or VHDL.
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 * Exposure to RF systems, low-noise electronics, analog circuitry, or mixed-signal board development.
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 * Comfortable working with electronics laboratory and debugging equipment, including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and related instrumentation.
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 * Experience implementing or working with digital signal processing, control systems, or related algorithms.
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 * Practical experience using AI-assisted software development tools, with the ability to evaluate generated code, identify errors or weaknesses, make corrections, and take ownership of the resulting implementation.
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 * Strong ability to communicate technical concepts clearly in both written and verbal formats.
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## Description

This position involves developing and integrating complex systems spanning hardware, FPGA/digital logic, embedded firmware, Linux, and application-level software. The role works across the full product lifecycle, from early architecture and hardware bring-up through system integration, validation, manufacturing support, and deployment.