Job Title: Software Engineer
Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled Software Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for developing scalable and maintainable C/C++ code, and the ability to lead and mentor junior engineers through the development cycle. You will work cross-functionally to execute complex engineering projects and maintain design documentation to support new and legacy hardware.
Responsibilities
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Minneapolis, MN.
Pay And Benefits
The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $65.00/hr.
Requirements
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
This is a hybrid position in Minneapolis,MN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 18, 2026.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, Diversity And Inclusion Are a Bridge Towards The Equity And Success Of Our People. DE&I Is Embedded Into Our Culture Through
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.
Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.
Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled Software Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for developing scalable and maintainable C/C++ code, and the ability to lead and mentor junior engineers through the development cycle. You will work cross-functionally to execute complex engineering projects and maintain design documentation to support new and legacy hardware.
Responsibilities
- Develop scalable and maintainable C/C++ code in support of new designs and legacy hardware.
- Lead the development of products through the New Product Development (NPD) process.
- Mentor junior engineers and designers throughout the development cycle.
- Work cross-functionally to execute complex engineering projects.
- Create and maintain design documentation including context diagrams and flowcharts.
- Establish functional requirements and performance targets for software designs.
- Troubleshoot and debug using engineering software and hardware tools.
- Participate in and provide feedback during extensive peer code reviews.
- Ability to present complex technical information to internal and external customers.
- Experience working on cross-functional teams (Hardware, Systems, Software, Production, Supply Chain, etc.).
- Capable of leading technical teams through structured problem solving.
- Ability to debug Hardware/Software interfaces.
- Ability to critique design details against overall product requirements.
- Proficiency with CAN interface tools, debuggers, and other common diagnostic tools.
- Experience developing embedded (Linux or RTOS) systems using C/C++.
- Skill in debugging software and hardware/software integration issues.
- BS in Electrical, Software, or Computer Engineering with 5-7 years of engineering experience.
- Proven track record in software architecture, design, and implementation in a developer leadership role.
- Experience with requirements management, SCM, and defect tracking tools.
- Some experience with Embedded Linux, board bring-up, kernel modules, drivers, device tree.
- Experience with custom hardware and low-level board bring-up with SPI, UART, or I2C.
- R&D and new product development experience strongly preferred.
- Understanding of the Agile development process.
- Experience with Jira, Confluence, and Bitbucket.
- Experience working with and configuring automated build pipelines such as Azure DevOps or Jenkins.
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Minneapolis, MN.
Pay And Benefits
The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $65.00/hr.
Requirements
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
This is a hybrid position in Minneapolis,MN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 18, 2026.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, Diversity And Inclusion Are a Bridge Towards The Equity And Success Of Our People. DE&I Is Embedded Into Our Culture Through
- Hiring diverse talent
- Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
- Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
- Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.
Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.
About the company
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Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Our expertise spans capabilities in engineering including product and manufacturing, systems and software, construction management, environmental, architecture and civil; and power and utilities. We focus on sciences capabilities in laboratory sciences, healthcare, and clinical research.
Actalent is an operating company of Allegis Group, the global leader in talent solutions.