Embedded Software Engineer

Hydro-Gear; Illinois; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leader in precision drive solutions is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer in Sullivan, IL. This full-time on-site role involves developing software that integrates with custom hardware, focusing on converting products to highly efficient electrical traction. Ideal candidates will have strong experience in C/C++ and embedded design, with at least 2 years in software development. Join a team dedicated to innovation and customer success, offering competitive compensation and benefits.

Benefits

Biannual bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge and extensive experience in C/C++.
• 2+ years' software development experience including requirements gathering and quality testing.
• Experience with embedded design and embedded systems.

Responsibilities

• Implement software that integrates with hardware.
• Develop software for new electrical products and updates for existing software.
• Support customers utilizing software/products.

Skills

C/C++

Agile

Self-documenting code

Real-time operating systems

Multi-threading

C#/.NET

HTTP

CSS

JavaScript

Node JS

Education

BS/MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field

Job description

Overview

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Brief Description The Embedded Software Engineer will be responsible for implementing software that integrates with both in-house and customer designed hardware. This role will have the opportunity to be at the forefront of converting drive products from traditional hydraulic to highly efficient, environmentally friendly electrical traction.

• Please note, we are not able to consider candidates who currently or in the future will require visa sponsorship.

Hydro-Gear is a world leader in the design and production of precision drive solutions, serving multiple industries and delivering to customers worldwide. Our passion is innovation and a commitment to making our customers successful. Learn more about us at Hydro-Gear.com.

Job Type

• Full-time, on-site (not a hybrid job)

Location

• Sullivan IL or Indianapolis IN

Salary

• Commensurate with experience (includes salary + biannual bonus)

Benefits

• Link for Benefits and Pay Range
• https://www.hydro-gear.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Embedded-Software-Engineer-1.pdf

In this role, you’ll work in a team to help develop software for new electrical products, updates to existing software, and support customers utilizing the software/products.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge and extensive experience in C/C++. Knowledge of C#/.NET, HTTP, CSS, Javascript, Node JS, etc., is a plus.
• Experience in software development methods such as Agile, RAD, and Scrum
• Experience with writing self-documenting code (for example, Doxygen), and an understanding of software/firmware maintenance and versioning
• Experience with embedded design, including HW and firmware specification, around 16/32-bit microcontrollers such as those from ST Micro, Microchip, etc.
• Knowledge of real-time operating systems, multi-threading, inter-process synchronization using mutexes, semaphores, handling time-critical processes, etc.
• BS/MS Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related technical field
• 2+ years' software development experience ideally with experience in all aspects of the software development process including requirements gathering, best practices, coding standards, and quality testing

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

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