ETC (Electronic Theatre Controls) , a global leader in entertainment and architectural lighting, is seeking a Software Engineer who is passionate about building exceptional software and helping others grow. This position is based at our Middleton, WI headquarters.
Our software powers Broadway productions, world tours, film studios, houses of worship, and educational institutions worldwide. We’re looking for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, contributes as a technical authority, and is eager to mentor others while developing professional-grade tools used across the entertainment industry.
What You’ll Do
Engineering Contributions
- Write and review critical code in Rust, C, and C++ for embedded and distributed applications.
- Analyze complex software problems, propose solutions, and apply unique approaches to achieve quality, reliability, and performance goals.
- Contribute to software architecture for embedded Linux systems, real-time applications, and distributed services.
- Promote best practices in Yocto, Zephyr, BSP bring-up, Linux device drivers, and OpenThread networking.
- Lead investigative work, including feasibility studies, prototyping, and research into emerging technologies applicable to ETC products.
Mentorship & Collaboration
Provide career guidance, hands-on code reviews, and day-to-day technical support to junior and mid-level engineers.Lead onboarding bootcamps, workshops, and technical talks to accelerate learning and raise our collective technical bar.Model constructive feedback and foster a culture where everyone is both a teacher and a learner.What We’re Looking For
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent fieldAll levels of previous work experience will be consideredWritten and oral communications with marketing, engineering, manufacturing, and R&D management to define and modify product or process specificationsWritten and oral presentation of project schedule and status to engineering or project managersDemonstrates awareness and understanding of related technology development both inside and outside ETCCreativity and innovation skills required to solve new problemsDemonstrates ability to make independent decisionsDemonstrates ability to dissect problems and projects into manageable tasksDemonstrates ability to perform multiple tasks and set own prioritiesWell experienced in software development languages (assembler, C, C++, etc.)Experienced in the application of software design methodologiesGrasps a full range of applicable software engineering principles and practices and has the ability for effectively applying accepted approaches to complex engineering problemsDemonstrates ability to accurately estimate time to complete assigned tasksPerforms engineering assignments of moderate technical breadthPreferred Qualifications
7–10+ years of professional software development experience in C or C++.Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers and raise technical standards.Strong debugging and problem-solving skills in production-grade systems of significant scope.Proven ability to work independently and make technical decisions with limited oversight.Experience with Rust in production environments.Background in embedded Linux development (drivers, BSPs, build systems).Familiarity with networking protocols such as Thread or OpenThread.Experience in real-time or performance-critical systems.Demonstrated success leading research or introducing new technologies into production systems.Why ETC
Time Off : Four weeks of PTO starting your first year.Healthcare : Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting day one.Retirement : 401(k) with employer match.On-Site Amenities : Fitness center, at-cost deli, wellness programs.Employee Ownership : As a 100% employee-owned company, every team member shares in our success through our ESOP.Join us to build great software—and help others do the same.