Software Engineer I

Advantech•Ottawa, IL

15d•$70,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

Advantech is seeking a Software Engineer to help design and develop the next generation of embedded computing solutions that drive industrial automation, IoT, robotics, and edge AI applications. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies that power intelligent systems deployed across a wide range of industries. You will develop and implement Board Support Packages (BSPs) for embedded systems. You will work with Embedded Linux, Yocto, QNX, and real-time operating systems to build reliable, high-performance solutions.

Requirements

Bachelors or Masters degree in computer science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
2–3 years of experience in embedded software development or a related field.
Strong proficiency in C/C++ and Python; experience with C# is a plus.
Experience with RTOS and embedded Linux development, including kernel and BSP work (Yocto experience preferred).
Experience with bare-metal embedded development, including platform bring-up and development in memory-constrained environments.
Knowledge of IP and serial-based communication protocols.

Nice To Haves

Experience with ARM-based processor architecture.
Exposure to AI and/or robotics technologies.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Prioritize competing tasks effectively.
Experience with robotics and edge AI technologies is beneficial.

Responsibilities

Analyze product requirements and translate them into technical software designs.
Design, develop, and maintain Board Support Packages (BSPs) for embedded systems.
Develop and maintain embedded software documentation as needed.
Research and implement enhancements to security features and communication protocols.
Explore and support integration of robotics and edge AI technologies where applicable.
Design and implement embedded software using C, C++, and Python in embedded Linux, RTOS, or bare-metal environments.
Utilize development tools and debugging utilities to develop, test, and validate source code.
Follow established software engineering processes including design, coding, unit testing, integration testing, and configuration management.
Support development, customization, and maintenance of Embedded Linux, Yocto, and QNX-based platforms.
Manage operating system lifecycle activities, including configuration standardization, patching, activation, and backup strategies.
Collaborate with Business Development and Sales teams to support customer-specific solutions, including pre-sales feasibility, technical proposals, post-sales support, and training.
Participate in and/or lead technical discussions across cross-functional and global teams to define requirements and align solutions.
Develop Board Support Packages (BSPs).
Develop user documentation as required.
Up to 5% travel may be required.

Benefits

Competitive salary dependent on experience (DOE)
Winning culture with a friendly, team-oriented environment!
Generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401(k) with company match
Education & personal development reimbursement program
Generous vacation and paid holidays package
Company events, and lunches
Work from home program – once eligible
Referral Bonus