Senior Embedded Software Development Engineer

Algoworks
Niles, Illinois, United StatesFull-timePosted Sep 16, 2026

About the role

As a Senior Embedded Software Development Engineer, you will work in the Product Development Division designing, implementing, testing, and integrating real time software for our clients products with a focus on the Linux platform. This role will work on architecture and design work as well as interacting with other engineering disciplines within Shure.

This role will be hybrid based out of our Niles, IL office.

Responsibilities

Design, develop and test embedded software and associated components that are part of a software and hardware system for audio products.

Development will emphasize Linux platforms and can include leveraging Yocto toolsuite, hardware drivers, embedded software applications, audio and control networking and other networking protocols and related areas using C++ and C as the primary programming languages.

Work as part of a cross-functional development team on product architecture as well as the software design implementation cutting edge audio products and technologies

Estimate, organize, and document tasks

Practice established software development methodologies and principles focusing on software architecture and design.

Model designs using UML or similar methodologies as appropriate; develop use cases to model real-time systems behavior

Review the design and code developed by peer engineers. Engage in unit, integration and testing of software components and systems.

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

BS degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or Computer Electrical Engineering; MS a plus

5 or more years of requisite experience

Specific experience with embedded Linux, HW/SW platforming desired, along with Yocto

Demonstrated skills in C++ and/or C with object oriented design, analysis and programming.

Experience using and designing software with networking protocols - Ethernet, IP, TCP/UDP as well as exposure to network security and protocols a plus.

Understanding of operating system concepts, embedded software development environment and tools for real-time embedded operating systems.

Experience with embedded system architectures, development environments and debugging.

Hardware Driver development and hardware debugging exposure a plus

Experience with software version control and release

Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to analyze complex interdependent variables

Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work effectively within a team environment

Quality consciousness

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop and test embedded software and associated components for audio products
  • Emphasize development on Linux platforms using C++ and C
  • Work as part of a cross-functional development team on product architecture
  • Estimate, organize, and document tasks
  • Practice established software development methodologies
  • Model designs using UML or similar methodologies
  • Review design and code developed by peer engineers
  • Engage in unit, integration and testing of software components

Qualifications

  • BS degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or Computer Electrical Engineering; MS a plus
  • 5 or more years of requisite experience
  • Specific experience with embedded Linux and Yocto
  • Demonstrated skills in C++ and/or C with object oriented design
  • Experience with networking protocols - Ethernet, IP, TCP/UDP
  • Understanding of operating system concepts and tools for real-time embedded systems
  • Experience with embedded system architectures and debugging
  • Experience with software version control and release

Benefits

  • Quality consciousness
  • Demonstrated attention to detail
  • Ability to work effectively within a team environment
  • Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills

Skills mentioned

C++CEmbedded LinuxEmbedded Software DevelopmentReal-Time Operating SystemsTCP/IPDebuggingGitUnit TestingIntegration Testing

About Algoworks

Algoworks is an award-winning artificial intelligence, engineering services and experience transformation firm with offices in the United States, Europe, South America and India, bringing together a global team of engineers, architects, designers, researchers, operators and innovators who share a passion for achieving client goals. We combine human-centered design, engineering excellence and AI-empowerment to help businesses define, build and run technologies that drive measurable outcomes. With 20+ years of experience serving Fortune 500 clients across the Americas, Europe and Asia, we help businesses thrive at the intersection of technology and people.

Engineering Services501-1,000 employeesRamsey, New Jersey

H-1B sponsorship history

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