Are you interested in working with a group of fun people who are rooted in design and building web apps for Fortune 500 companies? If so, then this may be the role for you!

We’re looking for an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to join our team. This position will be accountable for high-level and system-level design and architecture and will be expected to perform impact analysis and redesign. This role is for a hands-on technical expert who thrives on solving complex challenges, mentoring fellow engineers, and shaping the future of our client’s software systems.

This position can be remote (CST Hours) or based out of Moline, IL.

_Please Note: This is a W2 role, no C2C

_Major Duties

Lead engineering practices alongside engineering manager
System Design Thinking for embedded/Linux development
Product design, test and/or analysis experience
Develop, code, configure, and test programs and systems for applications
Evaluate and implement enhancement design solutions to improve cost, quality, and performance of software applications
Analyze assignments and determines software specifications that must be fulfilled to achieve objectives
Execute necessary documentation as needed
Collaborate with other relevant stakeholders and team members to ensure that features meet business needs
Follow industry-standard agile software design methodology for development and documentation
Mentor junior software engineers within the team and across multiple products.

Required Skills (MUST HAVE)

Experience: 10+ years of professional experience in C++ software development.
Advanced C++: Deep, hands-on experience designing and developing with modern C++ features, including multithreading, advanced memory management, the Standard Template Library (STL), and object-oriented design principles.
Embedded & Linux: Extensive experience with software design and development in embedded environments and/or on Linux platforms.
Design Patterns: Working knowledge of common software design patterns and their application.
Problem-Solving: Proven ability to analyze complex assignments, determine software specifications, and deliver effective solutions

Preferred Qualifications

The following skills will help you stand out:

Experience with embedded C++ and automotive protocols such as CAN, J1939, or UDS.
Experience with test automation and CI/CD build processes and configuration.
Experience with modern developer tools such as Visual Studio, CMake, Conan, and GDB.

_Compensation Range: $55 -80/hour DOE

__The range provided is our reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. The actual amount may be higher or lower, based on factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and location.

_Client Description

Aquent Studios is a global creative studio that delivers scale, speed and efficiency to the world’s most recognized brands. We create the work that matters the most to them—work that has a real impact on their business. As an Aquent Studio team member, you’ll have the opportunity to engage with the largest and most influential companies in the world, solving design challenges and extending their brands across tactic types and platforms, including digital design, UI/UX, video, motion, content, print design, web development, and more. If you want to do work that matters in a collaborative setting that values ingenuity and personal growth, you have found the right place!