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Staff Software Engineer, Backend Infrastructure and Rapid Prototyping, Google Labs
Google
Cambridge, MA
Google's software engineers develop the next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another. Our products need to…
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Software Engineer III, Full Stack
Google
Cambridge, MA
Google's software engineers develop the next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another. Our products need to…
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Robotics Software Engineer
True Talent Solutions Partners
Watertown, MA
- $130,000 to $180,000 USD / year
Join an R&D team building software for AI-driven robots operating in real-world production environments. You will work across the robotics stack, helping deliver systems that make flexible…
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2027 Spring Software Engineer Co-op (Billerica, MA)
Applied Materials, Inc
Billerica, MA
Software Engineering Co-Op students will have the opportunity to design software that directly manipulates machinery in a factory process setting. Software Engineering at Applied NEXX is a…
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Software Engineer, AWS Parallel Computing Service
Amazon Development Center U.S., Inc.
Boston, MA
…AWS High Performance Computing (HPC) team is looking for a Software Development Engineer (SDE) to help advance the AWS Parallel Computing Service (PCS), This service allows customers to…
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Senior Software Development Engineer, AWS Parallel Computing Service, AWS PCS
Amazon.com Services LLC
Boston, MA
…High Performance Computing (HPC) team is looking for a Senior Software Development Engineer (Sr. SDE) to help advance the AWS Parallel Computing Service (PCS). This service allows customers…
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Google Cloud Engineer - Senior Associate
PricewaterhouseCoopers Advisory Services LLC
Boston, MA
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Google Cloud Engineer, Experienced Associate
PricewaterhouseCoopers Advisory Services LLC
Boston, MA
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2027 Spring Software Engineer Co-op (Billerica, MA)
Applied Materials
Billerica, MA
Software Engineering Co-Op students will have the opportunity to design software that directly manipulates machinery in a factory process setting. Software Engineering at Applied NEXX is a…
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Software Engineer
Cisco Systems, Inc.
Boston, MA
Experience integrating AI capabilities into production software, with an agentic-first work methodology and up-to-date knowledge of AI tools.
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Software Architect ID92707
AgileEngine
Boston, MA
The mandatory requirements are proven experience as a Lead Software Architect, Principal Engineer, or similar senior technical leader, 8+ years of experience developing or architecting…
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Software Development Engineer II, Robotics Navigation
Amazon.com Services LLC
North Reading, MA
As a Software Development Engineer on our on-robot software team, you will help our robots know where they are and get where they need to go. You will partner with applied scientists…
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Software Engineer I
Textron
Wilmington, MA
We are seeking a hands-on Software/Embedded Systems Engineer to join our UAS development team. This role focuses primarily on developing C++ software running on embedded Linux platforms,…
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Software Engineer II
Pearson
Boston, MA
At Pearson, we're committed to a world that's always learning. As a Software Developer, you'll build high-quality, secure applications that reach millions of learners worldwide, on a…
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Senior Software Development Engineer, Teleoperation
Amazon.com Services LLC
Wilmington, MA · North Reading, MA
As a Senior Software Development Engineer, you will be the technical lead for robot teleoperation and remote assistance. Teleoperation is how we collect the demonstrations our robot…
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Software Development Engineer II, Teleoperation
Amazon.com Services LLC
Wilmington, MA
As a Software Development Engineer on our robot teleoperation team, you will build the human-in-the-loop software that lets an operator help a robot when autonomy can't. Operators see what…
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Senior Software Engineer - Reporting, Client Service Technology
Income Research Management
Boston, MA
Open Position: Senior Software Engineer - Reporting, Client Service Technology
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Software Engineer II, HR App Engineering
Chewy, Inc.
Boston, MA
Chewy is seeking an AI-focused Software Engineer II for our HR Systems & Solutions team in Boston, Minneapolis or Seattle. This team is helping to transform the Chewy HR operational…
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2027 Software Engineer I (Weapons) - Wilmington, MA
Textron
Wilmington, MA
We are seeking a hands-on Software/Embedded Systems Engineer to join our UAS development team. This role focuses primarily on developing C++ software running on embedded Linux platforms,…
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Software Engineer - DevOps (System Test, North Reading
Teradyne
North Reading, MA
As a DevOps Engineer – Production Board Test (Software Engineer – AG3), you’ll join a global team that builds and supports the software behind our in-circuit test systems, a platform that…
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Sr. Software Engineer
Nova Biomedical
Norwood, MA
As a Senior Software Engineer you will plan, document, and implement the visual elements of new systems, components, and features into new, current, and legacy software platforms supporting…
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Principal Software Engineer, Core Infrastructure
Oracle
Burlington, MA
- $114,600 to $234,600 USD / year
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to build a new Data Processing Unit (DPU) platform spanning networking and storage. You will solve problems…
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Software Engineer
Actalent
North Reading, MA
- $55 to $65 USD / hour
Job Title: Systems Software Engineer Robotics North Reading, MAOverviewWe are seeking a Systems Software Engineer to build the software foundation behind next-generation robotic vision test…
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Software Engineer in Test - MATLAB 37275
The MathWorks, Inc.
Natick, MA
As a Software Engineer in Test on the MATLAB Editor, you'll uphold the standard of quality that impacts thousands of users every day through MATLAB's coding and editing capabilities across…
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Senior Staff Software Engineer, Search Privacy and Trust Engineering
Google
Cambridge, MA
Google's software engineers develop the next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another. Our products need to…

Actalent

Software Engineer

North Reading, MA, United States

$55 to $65 USD / hour

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Pay: $55 to $65 USD / hour
Experience: 4+ years of software engineering experience in system software development, including building software pipelines and delivering production-quality code.
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 10, 2026

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Job Title: Systems Software Engineer Robotics North Reading, MAOverviewWe are seeking a Systems Software Engineer to build the software foundation behind next-generation robotic vision test systems. This role sits directly on the boundary between hardware and software: you will develop the pipelines, test frameworks, and embedded software that turn camera and sensor hardware into reliable, production-ready capability at scale. The focus is system software and engineering infrastructure, robust data and processing pipelines, automated testframeworks, and the tooling that makes a hardware development team faster and more rigorous. You will write production Python and C/C++ on Linux-based embedded platforms, containerize development and deployment workflows with Docker, and work directly on hardware to bring up, integrate, and debug camera and sensor subsystems. Note: This role is based in a hands-on lab environment rather than a traditional quiet office setting. Key Responsibilities

Design, build, and maintain robust software pipelines for camera and sensor data capture, processing, storage, and analysis on embedded Linux platforms.
Develop and own automated test frameworks that validate embedded software, camera subsystems, and sensor integrations, and integrate them into CI/CD pipelines for continuous regression coverage.
Write production-quality Python and C/C++ for embedded and system-level applications, with attention to performance, memory, and runtime behavior on resource-constrained targets.
Containerize development, build, and deployment workflows using Docker to ensure reproducible environments across engineering, lab, and target hardware.
Integrate 2D and 3D camera and sensor systems - including RGB, stereo, ToF, structured light, and LiDAR - covering bring-up, configuration, synchronization, calibration support, and data capture.
Debug complex embedded systems across the hardware and software boundary using logs, profilers, and lab instrumentation, and drive issues to root cause.
Identify friction in engineering workflows and deliver the tooling, automation, and mechanisms that measurably improve team velocity and release confidence.
Partner with hardware, firmware, electrical, mechanical, and test teams to define interfaces, resolve integration issues, and validate end-to-end system behavior on real hardware.
Author clear technical documentation including design notes, interface specifications, test plans, and operational runbooks.
Demonstrate ownership, accountability, and bias for action in a fast-paced environment with evolving requirements.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
4+ years of software engineering experience in system software development, including building software pipelines and delivering production-quality code.
Strong proficiency in Python and OpenCV.
Demonstrated experience designing and maintaining automated test frameworks, not only writing individual test cases.
Working knowledge of Docker for development, deployment, and containerized workflows.
Strong debugging and root-cause analysis skills spanning the hardware and software boundary.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
Comfortable working on-site in an active hardware lab with shared equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

Hands-on experience developing embedded software on Linux-based platforms, including debugging and validation directly on target hardware.
Strong proficiency in C/C++
Hands-on experience with 2D and/or 3D camera systems such as RGB, stereo, ToF, structured light, or LiDAR.
Strong debugging and root-cause analysis skills spanning the hardware and software boundary.

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Experience with camera and multimedia interfaces and pipelines such as V4L2, GStreamer, OpenCV, MIPI CSI-2, or GMSL.
Experience with CI/CD tooling and test infrastructure, including Git, code review practices, pipeline automation, and hardware-in-the-loop testing.
Familiarity with NVIDIA Jetson-class or comparable embedded compute platforms.
Experience with IPC and middleware such as gRPC, MQTT, shared memory, or ROS 2.
Background in production robotics, autonomous systems, or high-volume consumer or industrial hardware.
Experience improving developer tooling, build systems, or lab automation for a hardware engineering organization.
Proven record of navigating ambiguous requirements and delivering results in a fast-paced, agile environment.

Work EnvironmentThis position is on-site in an active lab, working directly with robotic hardware, cameras, sensors, and test equipment. The environment is fast-paced and collaborative, with evolving requirements and a high bar for engineering rigor. You will have visibility from early bring-up through scaled deployment, with direct impact on the reliability of next-generation robotic vision systems. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of North Reading, MA. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $55.00 - $65.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.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) Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of North Reading, MA. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 24, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in North Reading,MA.About Actalent

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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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