Job description

Job Title: Embedded Software Engineer. Location: Pittsburgh, PA (On-site). Employment Type: Contract (W2 through ZipStaff — No C2C or 1099). About the Opportunity: ZipStaff is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer for industrial equipment systems at a major heavy equipment manufacturer. You will design, develop, test, and support embedded software that runs on machine control systems. This is an embedded C++ seat, not a web or enterprise application role. What You’ll Do: • Design, develop, and test embedded software for industrial control systems. • Read schematics and component data sheets and apply them to software design. • Troubleshoot issues and make system changes to restore function. • Follow the full software lifecycle from requirements and functional specs through development, test, and delivery. • Communicate clearly with engineers and stakeholders. Required Qualifications: • 3–5 years embedded software development. • Solid programming in C++ on embedded systems. • Ability to read schematics and component data sheets. • Troubleshooting and making changes on embedded systems. • Understanding of the full software development lifecycle. • Able to work on-site in Pittsburgh, PA. • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future. Preferred Qualifications: • Industrial, heavy equipment, or machine-control systems. • SQL or other tooling used with embedded systems. • RTOS, CAN, or hardware-in-the-loop exposure. Benefits: • Health Insurance. • Dental Insurance. • Vision Insurance. • 401(k) + 401(k) matching. • Paid time off. • Referral Program. About ZipStaff ZipStaff partners with leading organizations to connect skilled technology professionals with high-impact contract opportunities. We focus on quality matches, clear communication, and long-term success for candidates and clients. To apply, submit your resume highlighting embedded C++ you wrote, the hardware or control system it ran on, and any schematic or data-sheet work. Pure application C++ with no embedded experience will not be considered. Pay: $40 - $42 per hour

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Job Title: Embedded Software Engineer.
Location: Pittsburgh, PA (On-site).
Employment Type: Contract (W2 through ZipStaff — No C2C or 1099).
Design, develop, and test embedded software for industrial control systems.
Read schematics and component data sheets and apply them to software design.
Troubleshoot issues and make system changes to restore function.
Follow the full software lifecycle from requirements and functional specs through development, test, and delivery.
Communicate clearly with engineers and stakeholders.
3–5 years embedded software development.
Solid programming in C++ on embedded systems.
Ability to read schematics and component data sheets.
Troubleshooting and making changes on embedded systems.
Understanding of the full software development lifecycle.
Able to work on-site in Pittsburgh, PA.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

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Industrial, heavy equipment, or machine-control systems.
SQL or other tooling used with embedded systems.
RTOS, CAN, or hardware-in-the-loop exposure.

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sql

Platform: betterteam
Effort: medium

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Health Insurance

Dental

Vision

401(K)

Paid Time Off