Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or relevant field; master's degree with 1-2 years of experience accepted.
2-4 years of experience in embedded software development.
Strong coding skills in C, C++, and Python.
Proficiency with ROS1 or ROS2 and OpenCV/ML Learning Development.
Basic knowledge of the full software development lifecycle.
Responsibilities
Design and implement software for embedded devices from requirements to production.
Write and code database descriptions and manage identifiers for the database.
Analyze and enhance system efficiency, stability, and scalability.
Review project requests to estimate time and cost for database user needs.
Develop precision mining features in embedded C++, Linux, and GitHub.
Coordinate with global teams for machine, systems, software, and validation.
Participate in Agile Sprint environment for project management.
Benefits
Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology in precision mining applications.
Collaborative environment with a culturally diverse global team.
Hands-on experience with embedded systems and robotics.
Potential for professional growth within a leading robotics division.
Full Job Description
Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Type: Contract
Job #106257
Job Title : Embedded Software Engineer 2 Location : Pittsburgh, PA Job Type: W2 Contract Expected hours per week: 40 hours per week Schedule: On-Site Pay Range: $48-54 per hour Job Description: The main function of an embedded software engineer is to apply the principles of computer science and mathematical analysis to the design, development, testing, and evaluation of the embedded software and systems that make computers work. A typical embedded software engineer researches, designs, develops and tests operating systems-level software, compilers, and network distribution software for medical, industrial, military, communications, aerospace, business, scientific and general computing applications.
Job Responsibilities: • Design and implement software of embedded devices and systems from requirements to production and commercial deployment for product lines. • Write and code logical and physical database descriptions and specify identifiers of database to management system or direct others in coding descriptions. • Analyze and enhance efficiency, stability and scalability of system resources • Review project requests describing database user needs to estimate time and cost required to accomplish project.
Skills: • Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, customer service and interpersonal skills. • Knowledge of reading schematics and data sheets for components • Basic knowledge of the full software development lifecycle: from business/systems analysis, through requirements gathering and functional specification authoring, to development, testing and delivery. • Basic ability to troubleshoot issues and make system changes as needed to resolve issue. • Basic knowledge of computer hardware and software. Solid programming experience in C or C++, Python • Knowledge of computer development software as it relates to embedded systems, such as SQL, VisualBasic, etc. Position's Contributions to Work Group : • This position is for a Software Engineer to support the Precision Mining group within the Cat Robotics division. The individual hired for this position will work as part of an engineering team to design, develop, integrate and test software features on embedded electronic controls for use in Precision Mining application with hyperspectral analysis. Job responsibilities include: • Precision mining feature development in embedded C++, Linux, GitHub • Issue resolution through triage and troubleshooting • Agile Sprint environment • Validation plan development • Coordination with a global team of machine, systems, software, and validation teams • Ability to work effectively with a culturally diverse work group Typical task breakdown: • Systems requirements decomposition • Design • Development • Reviews • Integration • Test Interaction Level with Team • Part of a 12-14-person global team. Design reviews and daily stand-ups Education & Experience Required:
Years of experience: 2-4 years Degree requirement: Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering or relevant field required; Will accept master's degree with 1-2 years of industry experience. Do you accept internships as job experience: If relevant Are there past or additional job titles or roles that would provide comparable background to this role: Software Developer
Top 3 Skills ? Strong coding in C, C++, Python ? Proficiency with ROS1 or ROS2 ? Proficiency with OpenCV/ML Learning Development Additional Technical Skills ? github ? datalinks (CAN, Ethernet, etc.) ? Experience with AWS services, including S3, EC2, and Batch ? Robotics or autonomy
