Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Puck | Built to Lead.

Location: Worthing, SD Department: Engineering Employment Type: Full-Time Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Who We Are

At Puck, we are Built to Lead . We are a dynamic manufacturing company committed to delivering high-quality products and fostering a team environment where every member plays a critical role in our success. If you are a technically minded problem-solver who picks up new concepts quickly and thrives when there's always something new to learn, we want to hear from you.

What You'll Do

As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer, you will lead the design, development, and integration of complex embedded software systems in an embedded Linux environment using C++, Qt, and Structured Text Language (ST). This is a senior individual contributor role with accountability for technical direction, architectural decisions, and delivery of reliable software for connected industrial, vehicle, or machine-control systems.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

Leading the design, implementation, and long-term evolution of embedded software components and applications using C++, Qt, and modern software engineering practices in an embedded Linux environment

Owning technical design for complex embedded systems, including software architecture, hardware-software interfaces, inter-process communication, device integration, and performance optimization

Developing and maintaining software for machine, vehicle, or industrial control systems using communication protocols such as J1939 and CANBus

Designing and implementing user interface and application-layer functionality using Qt for operator displays, diagnostics, and configuration tools where applicable

Contributing to control logic and automation solutions using Structured Text Language (ST) and collaborating across embedded and controls domains as needed

Driving engineering quality through code reviews, design reviews, technical standards, testing strategy, and continuous improvement of development practices

Partnering with product, program, QA, and peer engineering teams to translate functional requirements into robust embedded software solutions and delivery plans

Leading troubleshooting and root-cause analysis of complex field and lab issues across software, hardware interfaces, networking, and communication buses

Building and enhancing automated build, integration, test, and release workflows to improve software quality, traceability, and repeatability

Mentoring engineers through technical guidance, design feedback, and knowledge sharing, and contributing to technical roadmaps and architectural decisions that shape long-term embedded platform direction

What We're Looking For

Competencies:

Technical Capacity

Problem Solving/Analysis

Communication Proficiency

Initiative

Collaboration/Teamwork

Strategic Thinking

Required Education & Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field — or equivalent practical experience

6+ years of professional software engineering experience developing production-grade embedded systems

Deep proficiency in C++ for embedded applications, including object-oriented design, multithreading, memory management, and performance-conscious development

Strong hands-on experience developing software in an embedded Linux environment, including system bring-up, process-level debugging, and interaction with device interfaces

Experience building UI or application components with Qt in embedded or industrial device environments

Practical experience with industrial or vehicle communication protocols, including J1939 and CANBus or Ethernet, with strong understanding of message-based system integration and diagnostics

Experience with Structured Text Language (ST) or comparable IEC 61131-3 programming used in control systems, PLC integration, or automation environments

Experience with source control, automated testing, debugging tools, and modern software development practices in a team-based engineering environment

Experience using AI-assisted development tools to improve software design, coding efficiency, testing, and debugging while maintaining code quality and sound technical judgment

Strong debugging, performance tuning, and problem-solving skills across embedded software, device interfaces, and communication networks

Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across software, hardware, systems, and non-engineering stakeholders

Preferred Education & Experience:

Experience with low-level Linux development, device drivers, board support packages, or hardware abstraction layers

Experience with cross-compilation toolchains, Yocto, Buildroot, or similar embedded Linux build environments

Hands-on experience with embedded debugging tools such as bus analyzers, logic analyzers, or protocol analyzers

Experience with real-time systems concepts, concurrency, deterministic behavior, and performance optimization in resource-constrained environments

Experience integrating software with sensors, actuators, displays, controllers, or other embedded peripherals

Knowledge of software safety, reliability, diagnostics, and secure development practices for industrial or vehicle systems

Experience with automated hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), system integration, or validation testing

Experience mentoring engineers, shaping coding standards, and influencing engineering practices across multiple teams

Familiarity with secure software development practices for connected embedded devices

Familiarity with regulated, industrial, automotive, agricultural, or heavy equipment environments

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has supervisory responsibilities.

Physical Requirements

This is primarily a sedentary role in a professional office environment. Team members must be able to:

Sit for extended periods and work on a computer throughout the day

Occasionally stand, walk, and use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects and reach with hands and arms

Occasionally lift office products and supplies up to 20 lbs.

Work Environment

This role operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.

Travel

Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected.

Relocation

At this time, relocation assistance is not available for this position. We encourage candidates within a commutable distance of Worthing, SD or those willing to relocate independently to apply.

What Puck Offers You

We believe our team members deserve a benefits package as strong as the products we build. Full-time team members are eligible for benefits beginning the first of the month following 60 days of employment.

Health & Wellness

Medical insurance through Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield — choice of $2,000 PPO or High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP)

Employee-only medical premium starting at $120/month

Free Doctor on Demand virtual visits (covered at 100% on both plans)

Dental insurance through Delta Dental of Iowa

Vision insurance through Delta Vision

Health Savings Account (HSA) — eligible with HDHP enrollment

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) — Health Care, Limited Purpose, and Dependent Care options

Financial Protection

Company-paid Basic Life & AD&D Insurance (1x annual earnings up to $50,000)

Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance for employee, spouse, and dependents

Voluntary Short-Term Disability — replaces up to 60% of income (up to $1,500/week)

Voluntary Long-Term Disability — replaces up to 60% of income (up to $7,500/month)

Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance through Mutual of Omaha