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Software Engineer II

Ampex Data Systems Corporation · Hayward, CA, US

Spotted 5d agoFull-time

Job details

Pay
$122,575 – $130,000 a year
Work mode
On-site
Employment
Full-time
Level
Entry level
Experience
2+ years
Education
Bachelor's degree
Posted
Oct 5, 2026
Last confirmed open
Oct 6, 2026
Job description

About this role

General Overview:

Do you excel in an environment that values working and playing hard? Would you like to be part of a team developing, maintaining, and supporting the latest technologies in the field of rugged avionics, network security, and intelligent data management?

Ampex is seeking a candidate with experience in embedded software programming and knowledgeable in a wide range of microprocessor/microcontrollers and RTOS. The successful candidate must be able to work in a team environment throughout the embedded software life cycle development process.

This position is to be filled onsite in Hayward, CA. No employer visa sponsorship is available.

Principle Duties:

  • Report to software engineering manager
  • Develop project software development plan aligned to defined HW platform
  • Conduct system level requirements analysis and produce embedded software requirements
  • Produce software architecture
  • Produce software design
  • Write the project software code that fulfills the software requirements, architecture, and design
  • Develop, software verification and validation procedures
  • Perform software verification and validation testing
  • Document and maintain software configuration data
  • Prepare and maintain contract technical deliverables
  • Maintain software repository and build environment
  • Support production software testing

Qualifications:

  • Must have a MS/BS degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering
  • 2+ years of experience in embedded software development
  • Experience in embedded C and C++
  • Experience with embedded LINUX and development tools
  • Knowledge of microprocessor and microcontroller technology
  • Knowledge of basic protocols (e.g., I2C, USB, SATA, PCIe, etc.)
  • Basic understanding of Ethernet Networks

This position will be working directly on a contract with the U.S. Government which requires all employees performing these functions to be U.S. Citizens.

This position is contingent on the applicant providing proof of U.S. Citizenship.

Compensation:

  • Salary Range: $122,575-$130,000
  • 100% PAID COVERAGE for Medical, Dental, and Vision for the EMPLOYEE & DEPENDENT(S)
  • 401(k) Employer Match
  • Employee Stock Ownership Program (company funded)
  • MetLife Life Insurance: 1x salary to a maximum of $100,000 (company funded)
  • MetLife Short-Term Disability (company funded)
  • MetLife Long-Term Disability (company funded)
  • PTO: 17 days
  • Holidays: 11 days
  • HealthCare FSA
  • Dependent Care FSA

About Ampex:

Since 1944, Ampex has been a leader in cutting edge technology to solve the toughest data storage challenges.

Today, with its lineage as one of Silicon Valley’s first companies, Ampex continues to innovate in the embedded computing industry by designing and manufacturing rugged, onboard, computer systems for aerospace and ground vehicles that can acquire, store, process, and analyze a variety of data types to include radio frequency, video, and platform bus data among many others.

Ampex supports customers in the government defense and commercial sectors for mission system and flight test operations. Ampex is a Delta Information Systems Company and is headquartered in Hayward, California with locations in Las Cruces, New Mexico and Tokyo, Japan.

Ampex is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran, or disability status.

Pay: $122,575.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • AD&D insurance
  • Bereavement leave
  • Dental insurance
  • Dependent health insurance coverage
  • Disability insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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