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Senior Software Engineer, Custom Engineering
The Custom Engineering Department is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to support custom software I/O development, Linux kernel development, hardware/software integration, system testing, and customer-specific engineering projects. This role supports complex design assignments, system-level troubleshooting, manufacturing support, and technical support for internal teams, customers, and partners.
Work Authorization Required:
Must be a US citizen. Unable to hire anyone on a visa or green card.
Key Responsibilities
Develop, test, integrate, and support custom Linux kernel, device driver, and I/O software solutions.
Design and support hardware/software interfaces for custom analog, digital, and communication I/O devices.
Troubleshoot complex system-level hardware and software integration issues.
Support Manufacturing with installation, configuration, testing, and validation of custom I/O products.
Translate customer and product requirements into practical engineering solutions.
Provide technical guidance to less experienced engineering staff.
Essential Skills and Requirements
Strong programming skills in C/C++.
Experience with Linux kernel development, device drivers, and low-level system software.
Knowledge of analog I/O, digital I/O, communication protocols, and hardware/software interfaces.
Experience integrating and troubleshooting custom hardware and software at the system level.
Ability to work independently on complex assignments requiring sound technical judgment.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline required.
Over 5 years of engineering experience required.
Compensation:
The pay range for this position is $120,000 to $140,000 annually plus 10% bonus. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to the individual's qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as physical work location within the state.
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Skills Required
- Strong programming skills in C and C++
- Experience with Linux kernel development
- Experience developing device drivers and low-level system software
- Knowledge of analog I/O, digital I/O, communication protocols, and hardware/software interfaces
- Experience integrating and troubleshooting custom hardware and software at the system level
- Ability to work independently on complex assignments using sound technical judgment
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline
- Over five years of engineering experience
- Must be a U.S. citizen; candidates requiring a visa or green card cannot be hired
HBK - Hottinger Brüel & Kjær Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is portrayed as generous, including PTO and paid holidays, with mentions of four weeks of vacation for new U.S. hires.
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Healthcare Strength — Core health coverage is present, including medical and dental plans, with HSA options noted in some U.S. contexts.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave is highlighted positively, with maternity and paternity leave called out as a strength in multiple public materials.
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What We Do
Hottinger Brüel & Kjær was founded in 2019, when HBM and Brüel & Kjær merged their activities into a new company. Both companies are market leaders in their respective disciplines – Brüel & Kjær in sound and vibration and HBM in reliability, durability, propulsion efficiency and weighing. Together, they cover the complete product physics domain. In technical terms, Brüel & Kjær is the frequency domain expert and HBM the time domain expert. HBK helps its customers reduce time-to-market by simultaneously performing tests, retrieving and analyzing data, aiding decision-making
