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# Embedded C++ Software Engineer

- **Company:** Cross Resource Group
- **Location:** Goleta, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $174,720.0 - $204,880.0
- **Contract:** Temporary to permanent
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Build Automation, Automation of Tests, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Configuration Management, Static Program Analysis, Nvidia CUDA, Continuous Integration, Linux, Embedded C, Perl (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), Object-Oriented Software Development, Scrum Methodology, Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, VxWorks, Scripting, Graphics Processing Unit (GPU), Test-Driven Development (TDD), Gitlab, Git, Information Technology, Devsecops
- **Published:** October 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/97c93f17-7375-450d-b990-4b8277e9f44f/embedded-c-software-engineer

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, computer science, software engineering, or a closely related STEM discipline.
 * At least five years of relevant software-development experience.
 * Professional C++ development experience using object-oriented design and established software design paradigms.
 * Experience developing, testing, and integrating real-time software applications.
 * Hands-on development experience on Linux, VxWorks, or another real-time operating system.
 * Experience with at least one scripting language such as Shell, Perl, or Python.
 * Active U.S. Secret security clearance before the start date and U.S. citizenship.
 * Ability to work onsite in Goleta, California, on first shift and travel domestically on occasion.

Preferred Qualifications

 * Experience developing in C, C#, Java, or another closely related language.
 * Experience integrating software with physical hardware, test benches, simulators, sensors, or embedded targets.
 * Ability to quickly understand complex systems and navigate mature or legacy code bases.
 * Agile or Scrum product-development experience.
 * DevSecOps experience with static code analysis, automated builds, automated tests, CI/CD, and test-driven development.
 * Hands-on Git and GitLab experience.
 * CUDA development experience for compute-intensive workloads on NVIDIA GPUs.

## Description

Develop, integrate, and test real-time C++ software for complex defense systems in a multidisciplinary engineering environment. This engineer will support new and legacy programs across requirements, design, implementation, integration, verification, and maintenance., * Contribute across the full software development life cycle for new and legacy military and commercial programs, from requirements and design through coding, integration, test, and maintenance.

 * Design, develop, test, and integrate real-time C++ software applications on Linux, VxWorks, or comparable real-time operating systems.
 * Work with systems, hardware, test, and software engineers to develop solutions around end-user and operational needs.
 * Diagnose complex software, system-integration, timing, interface, and hardware-in-the-loop issues in established code bases.
 * Develop and maintain automation or engineering scripts using Shell, Perl, or Python.
 * Support laboratory integration with test benches, simulators, target hardware, and related instrumentation.
 * Participate in technical reviews, peer reviews, configuration management, defect resolution, and verification activities.
 * Use Git and team development workflows to maintain controlled, reviewable software baselines.