Embedded Software Engineer – Guidance & Steering Systems

Job Title: Embedded Software Engineer – Guidance & Steering Systems

Location: Onsite in Souix Falls, SD

Duration: Long Term

Client: CNH

• We are seeking a skilled Embedded Software Engineer to support Gen 1 guidance and steering systems. This role focuses on maintaining and enhancing mature embedded software products used in vehicle guidance and steering controllers. The ideal candidate will have strong low-level programming expertise and experience troubleshooting complex embedded systems, with the ability to independently triage, analyze, and resolve software issues.
• You will collaborate with global engineering teams across the U.S. and Europe while contributing to critical product stability and feature development efforts.

• Perform triage and root-cause analysis on software issues reported from multiple sources.
• Troubleshoot and resolve defects in embedded systems, particularly within guidance and steering controller software.
• Work through and manage a backlog of tickets, delivering timely bug fixes and updates.
• Develop and implement new features and enhancements for existing embedded software platforms.
• Conduct data analysis to diagnose issues and identify performance improvements.
• Collaborate with distributed teams, including engineering groups in Sioux Falls and the Netherlands.
• Support testing and validation efforts, including participating in on-site testing when required.

• Strong programming experience in C and C++.
• Expertise in embedded systems development, debugging, and maintenance.
• Experience working with mature/legacy embedded software products.
• Ability to independently perform triage, debugging, and issue resolution.

• Experience with CAN (Controller Area Network) protocols and messaging.
• Background in automotive, heavy equipment, or off-highway vehicle systems.
• Familiarity with embedded control systems (vehicle-level controls vs. display or UI systems).