Software Engineer

Job#: 3032774

Job Description:
Software Engineer

Location: bloomfield, Connecticut (Onsite)
Employment Type: Contract

Role Overview

We are seeking a Staff Software Engineer for a contract role focused on the development of embedded software for commercial products. This position involves leading development efforts, defining software architecture, and mentoring other engineers. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week engagement through the end of the year, with the potential for extension or conversion to a full-time role.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of embedded software, including controller software, tools, simulation, automation, and testing.
• Drive global software architecture decisions, establish best practices, and mentor engineers across teams.
• Translate business and system requirements into scalable and secure technical solutions.
• Partner with field teams to improve UI/UX and first-time fix rates.
• Integrate cybersecurity standards and modern delivery practices, including CI/CD and automated testing.
• Support project planning and lead complex troubleshooting efforts across new and legacy systems.

Required Qualifications

Education: A Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field with 12+ years of experience, or a master's degree with 10+ years of experience.

Experience: Advanced expertise across the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and proven experience leading multiple projects simultaneously. Hands-on experience with embedded interfaces and protocols such as CAN, RS232/422/485, SPI, I2C, timers, EEPROM, and flash drivers.

Technical Skills: Strong embedded C/C++ development experience. Experience with VB.NET or C# for UI/UX simulator tools. Proficiency with RTOS, multi-threaded applications, kernel/driver development, BSPs, and bootloaders. Familiarity with advanced real-time debugging tools (JTAG/BDM, logic analyzers, scopes, CANalyzer), source control tools (Git, Subversion, Atlassian), and development methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Event-Driven).

Compensation & Benefits

Pay Rate: $80.47 per hour.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.