TEKsystems - Embedded Software Engineer (Linux, C++, Python Required)

Software Engineer is needed in Houston, United States.

Client: TEKsystems

Location: Houston, TX

Contract: Temporary, Temp-to-hire

Job Description

Our client is searching for an Embedded Software Developer for a temp-to-perm position in Houston, TX.

All candidates must work directly for TEKsystems on a W2 basis and no sponsorship is available. All candidates must have professional experience providing embedded software development using Linux, C++, and Python.

Requirements

• Design, develop, and maintain the engineering tools and infrastructure supporting embedded Linux development.
• Build and optimize automated firmware build, test, packaging, provisioning, flashing, recovery, and release pipelines.
• Develop hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and board-farm automation for firmware validation and regression testing.
• Integrate static analysis, automated testing, and quality gates into the software development lifecycle.
• Build and adopt AI-assisted engineering workflows—agent-driven tooling and autonomous engineering processes—that measurably improve software quality and engineering velocity.
• Partner with firmware, hardware, and QA engineers to solve complex technical challenges and continuously improve engineering processes.

All candidates must submit to a drug and background check.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Houston, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $48.00/hr.

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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Houston, TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 17, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We’re partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe, and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That’s the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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

Additional Information

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: 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.