Senior Software Engineer (Temporary to Hire)

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop embedded software for 'bare metal' and real-time operating systems across multiple boards and MCUs.
• Design and develop board bring-up code, device driver code, boot loaders, firmware update software, software for interfacing with sensors and peripherals, and application software.
• Design, document, code, test, and debug embedded device controllers for Electroporation Devices.
• Design and develop PC-based applications to support diagnostics, device testing, production testing, and manufacturing automation.
• Conduct unit testing, integration testing, system debugging, and code reviews to ensure software reliability.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot hardware and software issues in real-time field environments.
• Integrate software components, third-party libraries, and APIs into existing or new systems.
• Perform software validation, functional testing, and system-level debugging to ensure compatibility across environments.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, industry standards, and company policies.
• Optimize code for performance, power efficiency, and memory utilization.
• Support project planning efforts, including task definition and work effort.
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and quality engineers to ensure seamless integration.
• Analyze, resolve, and track defects and improvements to closure.
• Develop and improve software development processes and procedures.
• Support product deployment and configuration, ensuring compliance with technical requirements.
• Utilize version control systems (Git, SVN) and CI/CD pipelines for software development.
• Assist production teams in resolving technical issues and improving system efficiency.
• Provide engineering support for other departments as needed.
• Perform additional engineering duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science.
• 3+ years of experience in embedded systems development with C++ skills, multi-threading, multi-processor interfacing, and hardware-software integration.
• Experience working with microcontrollers (Cortex M based) running both RTOS (e.g., RTX, ThreadX, FreeRTOS, Micrium OS) and bare-metal software.
• Experience in board bringing up and developing device drivers for bus interfaces and peripherals: SPI, I2C, UART, ADC, DAC, I2S, USB, LCD.
• Hands-on experience with low-level programming, embedded UI development, hardware-software integration, and debugging tools (JTAG, GDB, logic analyzers, oscilloscopes).
• 2+ years of experience in PC-based application development using C# and database interfaces.
• Familiarity with setting up various toolchains, building systems, and debugging environments.
• Experience with software engineering processes and tools, including Git-based configuration management and issue-tracking systems.
• Proficiency in reading circuit designs, electrical schematics, and datasheets.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A positive attitude and strong team player mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Benefits & Perks

• 401(K) retirement plan with Corporate Matching
• Annual Incentives
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Generous Paid-time off program and company holidays
• Hybrid work environment (Depending on the nature of your employment with INOVIO)
• Physical, Mental, & Financial Wellness Program
• Company-paid Life Insurance plans
• Long & Short-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenses
• Employee Discount Perks and so much more