Software Engineer

Embedded software engineering role responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software for Clear Align’s EO/IR imaging and sensing systems, contributing to performance, reliability, and compliance across the product lifecycle. This onsite position is based in Nashua, New Hampshire.

Responsibilities

• Assimilate Clear Align's software architectures, development tools, and coding standards.
• Assess existing embedded software designs and accompanying documentation.
• Establish development environments and master source control and issue-tracking systems.
• Assist in debugging and validation of embedded software under supervision.
• Collaborate with hardware and systems engineering teams to coordinate integration.
• Design, implement, and debug embedded software components independently.
• Engage in peer code reviews and participate in design discussions.
• Integrate software with hardware platforms and verify new product features.
• Support software QA, optimization efforts, and production issue resolution.
• Document software designs and changes clearly and thoroughly.
• Deliver robust, production-ready embedded software solutions.
• Review code and designs to ensure alignment with requirements and specifications.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote engineering best practices.
• Improve software performance, reliability, and maintainability.
• Support system-level testing and troubleshooting for fielded products.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering is required.
• Professional software engineering experience.
• Experience with embedded systems and Linux kernel or driver development.
• Proficiency in C, C++, and Python.
• Strong documentation and writing skills.
• U.S. Person eligible for a Department of Defense security clearance.
• Minimum 4 years of software engineering experience.

Technologies

• C
• C++
• Python
• Linux
• GStreamer
• Xilinx FPGA SoCs
• Intel FPGA SoCs

Benefits

• 401(k) with 4% match
• AD&D insurance
• Bereavement leave
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off
• Pet insurance
• Vision insurance

How you know you are winning

• Embedded software meets defined functional and performance criteria.
• Defects are identified and resolved in an efficient manner.
• Software integrates smoothly with hardware and system components.
• Code quality and documentation align with Clear Align standards.
• Engineering teams rely on your technical contributions.

Who you are

• Strong embedded software developer.
• Detail-oriented with disciplined coding practices.
• Effective communicator across interdisciplinary teams.
• Analytical problem solver.
• Collaborative mentor and active team contributor.