About the Senior Software Engineer Role at Robert Half

Robert Half is thrilled to present an exceptional career opportunity for a Senior Embedded Software Engineer in Thorofare, New Jersey. Join our dynamic Embedded Software team and take ownership of designing, developing, maintaining, and enhancing cutting-edge Linux-based software that powers mission-critical embedded devices like RFID readers and edge computing systems. This senior-level position offers the chance to work across the full embedded software stack, driving innovation in connectivity, device management, and IoT solutions. As a leader in technology staffing, Robert Half connects top talent with transformative roles in embedded systems engineering, Linux development, and RFID technology.

In this pivotal role, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams including firmware engineers, QA specialists, Field Service, and Manufacturing to deliver reliable, high-performance embedded solutions. Thorofare, NJ, provides an ideal location just minutes from Philadelphia, offering a perfect balance of suburban tranquility and urban accessibility. If you have 8+ years of software engineering experience with a passion for embedded Linux, Python development, REST APIs, and hardware interfaces, this position is your gateway to impactful work in a growing tech ecosystem.

Why Embedded Software Engineering at Robert Half?

Our client partners with Robert Half to build scalable, secure embedded platforms that revolutionize industries through RFID tracking, edge computing, and real-time telemetry. You'll contribute to platform reliability enhancements, architectural innovations, and seamless cloud integrations, all while mentoring junior engineers and championing best practices in code quality and security.

Key Responsibilities

As a Senior Software Engineer, your expertise will shine across diverse responsibilities essential to our embedded ecosystem:

• Develop robust embedded Linux services, microservices, and system components using Python, Bash scripting, and similar languages optimized for resource-constrained environments.
• Design and implement RESTful APIs enabling seamless microservices communication, intuitive user interfaces, and robust cloud platform integrations.
• Partner closely with firmware teams to define and integrate hardware interfaces for RFID readers, GPIO controls, networking stacks, and custom device drivers.
• Build advanced device telemetry, diagnostics tools, and observability features to empower Field Service teams and accelerate QA processes.
• Author comprehensive unit, integration, and system-level tests tailored for embedded platforms, ensuring reliability in production deployments.
• Lead peer code reviews, enforce coding standards, and promote security best practices and long-term maintainability.
• Maintain meticulous documentation covering APIs, service behaviors, software packaging, upgrade procedures, and troubleshooting guides.
• Monitor emerging trends in Linux kernel development, networking protocols, RFID standards (EPCglobal, ISO 18000), containerization technologies, and hybrid/multi-cloud architectures.
• Identify and implement performance optimizations, reliability improvements, and forward-thinking architectural proposals.

Additional Leadership Duties

Provide accurate work estimates, maintain sprint velocity, communicate project risks proactively, and deliver commitments consistently. Engage in technical design reviews, tool evaluations, and framework selections. Collaborate with QA on test strategy development, release validation, and issue triaging. Support Manufacturing and Field Service by reproducing complex field issues and implementing data-driven resolutions. Mentor entry-level engineers, fostering skill development across new languages, toolchains, and platforms.

Required Qualifications

To excel in this senior embedded software role, candidates must demonstrate:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline. Non-traditional degrees accepted with proven programming focus and detail-oriented expertise.
• 8+ years of professional software engineering experience, including minimum 3 years in senior/lead capacity.
• 2+ years hands-on embedded software development strongly preferred, with deep Linux systems knowledge.
• Expertise in Python/Bash scripting for embedded services and automation.
• Proven track record building REST APIs, microservices, and cloud-connected IoT solutions.
• Familiarity with hardware abstraction layers, RFID protocols, GPIO manipulation, networking (TCP/IP, MQTT), and driver development.
• Strong testing discipline across unit, integration, and system levels for embedded constraints.
• Experience with agile methodologies, sprint planning, and cross-team collaboration.

Why Join Us at Robert Half?

Robert Half offers unparalleled support for your professional growth in Thorofare, NJ's thriving tech scene. Enjoy competitive compensation ($130,000 - $160,000 base), comprehensive benefits including 401(k) matching, health coverage, PTO, and tuition assistance. Work in a collaborative environment with hybrid flexibility, modern tools, and endless opportunities to innovate in embedded Linux, RFID technology, and edge computing. Join Robert Half today and elevate your career with a company that values excellence, innovation, and work-life balance. Apply now for this senior software engineer position and shape the future of connected devices!