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# Senior Embedded Software Engineer

- **Company:** Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd
- **Location:** Danbury, CT, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $140,000.0 - $180,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), Embedded Software, Object-Oriented Software Development, Performance Tuning, Software Architecture, Software Engineering, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, C++14
- **Published:** June 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=c8bdf0057e258aa9

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Systems integration?, * Strong C++ skills with strong object-oriented design experience

 * Experience developing embedded or real-time control systems
 * Experience working with hardware-integrated or mechatronic systems
 * Senior or Principal-level engineer comfortable taking full technical ownership
 * US Citizen or Green Card Holder

## Description

Are you a Senior or Principal Software Engineer with deep expertise in C++ and object-oriented design, looking for a highly technical, hands-on role where you can take ownership of complex embedded systems?

This is an opportunity to play a key role in the development of advanced control and automation software for high-precision industrial equipment. You will work on challenging, performance-critical applications, contributing to system architecture, software design, and full lifecycle development.

In this role, you will lead the design and implementation of real-time embedded software, working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to define requirements and deliver robust, scalable solutions. You will take ownership of critical technical projects, support system integration and testing, and solve complex engineering challenges across hardware and software environments.

This is a great opportunity for a Senior or Principal Engineer to join a well-established, market-leading company where technical depth is valued, and engineers are trusted to drive key product development initiatives.

The Role:

 * Lead the design and development of real-time embedded software using modern C++
 * Define software architecture and implement strong object-oriented design principles
 * Support system integration, testing, and performance optimization
 * Own complex, high-impact projects from concept through release


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