Embedded Software Development Engineer – Mnfg Test & Test Automation
Black Box Corporation is a leading technology solutions provider with a global presence and 4,000 team members, helping customers build, manage, optimize, and secure their IT infrastructure. We are recruiting an Embedded Software Development Engineer to join our R&D team at our Limerick, Ireland office. We offer excellent remuneration, benefits, and a collaborative environment where you'll work on challenging projects using the latest technologies.
Purpose of the Job:
This is an opportunity to join a cross-disciplinary R&D team building embedded products at the intersection of networking, AV compression, and security. As an Embedded Development Engineer, you will own the development of manufacturing tools, integration workflows, and test automation for the Emerald family of KVM over IP products. You will work closely with hardware, FPGA, and support teams, gaining broad exposure across the product lifecycle. The products you help deliver are deployed by some of the world's most demanding organizations — from live broadcast studios to air traffic control centers and hospital operating rooms.
Primary Roles & Responsibilities
Design, development & deployment of software tools used for manufacturing Black Box’s KVM over IP products (Emerald Family) with an AI-focused development approach.
Design & development of automation tools for validating product features
Working with customer support team for customer issue reproduction and root cause analysis
Core Skills, Knowledge, Abilities
Programming language: Python & C/C++
Version control: SVN, Git or similar
Linux/UNIX including networking, scripting (bash), and socket programming (TCP/IP, UDP, IGMP, multicast).
Excellent analytical skills and an ability to cope with ambiguity and change
Self-starter with strong communication and documentation skills, able to work independently
Highly Desirable to have (some of the following):
Proficient with JTAG, GDB, and hardware-assisted debugging techniques
Experience in REST API development
Experience working with NodeJS
Experience with video and audio codecs such as MPEG4 and JPEG
Familiarity with Flask, Redis, Ansible, Clonezilla
Strong desire to grow in an AI-focus development environment
Familiarity with DisplayPort (DP), DVI, or USB protocols
Education/Experience Requirements
2-5 years of Software Development with relevant technologies
Bachelor’s degree in either engineering, computer science, information systems, or related scientific/technical discipline
Supervisory Responsibility
None.
Skills Required
- 2-5 years of software development experience with relevant technologies
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, information systems, or a related scientific or technical discipline
- Proficiency in Python and C/C++
- Experience with SVN, Git, or similar version-control systems
- Linux/UNIX experience, including networking, Bash scripting, and TCP/IP, UDP, IGMP, and multicast socket programming
- Excellent analytical skills and ability to cope with ambiguity and change
- Strong communication and documentation skills, with ability to work independently
- Experience with JTAG, GDB, or hardware-assisted debugging techniques
- REST API development experience
- NodeJS experience
- Experience with MPEG4 and JPEG video or audio codecs
- Familiarity with Flask, Redis, Ansible, or Clonezilla
- Familiarity with DisplayPort, DVI, or USB protocols
Black Box Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Black Box and has not been reviewed or approved by Black Box.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, spanning medical and prescription drug coverage plus dental and vision plan options. Life and disability protections are also included, along with EAP and emergency travel assistance.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are described as broad, including paid time off, company holidays, floating holidays, and multiple leave types such as jury duty and bereavement leave. Paid time off and benefits are also characterized as “good” in at least one recent account.
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Retirement Support — Retirement and tax-advantaged savings options include a 401(k), FSAs, and an HSA with company contributions. A company match is also cited in one instance, suggesting some employer support for retirement saving.
Black Box Insights
What We Do
Black Box is a global digital infrastructure integrator delivering network and system integration services and solutions, support services, and technology products to businesses in the United States, Europe, India, Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and Latin America and has around 4,000 professionals globally. Black Box has strong service offerings in network integration, digital connectivity infrastructure, data center build-out, modern workplace, and cybersecurity for businesses across various industries including financial services, technology, healthcare, retail, public services like airports; manufacturing, and other sectors.
