Software Engineer I

PAR Technology • New Hartford, NY

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

PAR Technology is seeking an entry-level Software Engineer I with a strong interest in low-level systems software, BIOS interaction, and board support packages (BSPs). This role is ideal for an early-career engineer who enjoys working close to computer hardware and operating systems, supporting platform bring-up, configuration, and diagnostics on x86 and ARM based systems.
The position requires comfort working at the boundary between software and hardware, including boot processes, device initialization, OS configuration, and platform-level troubleshooting.

Requirements

• Programming experience in C/C++
• Development using Visual Studio and the Win32 API
• Linux development using gcc
• Understanding of system devices and file systems including FAT, FAT32, and NTFS
• Scripting experience using PowerShell and Bash
• Experience configuring and supporting: o Windows 10/11 o Linux (Ubuntu)
• Experience with GitHub, Jira, Scrum / Agile development methodologies.
• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail
• Clear written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of BIOS / UEFI concepts, system boot flows, and platform initialization
• Familiarity with Board Support Packages (BSPs) and OS bring-up activities
• Experience working with or around x86 computer hardware, including chipsets, storage, and peripherals
• Familiarity with networking fundamentals at both the application and protocol levels: o TCP/IP o PXE boot o HTTP/HTTPS o TFTP
• Exposure to network-based OS deployment and provisioning workflows

Responsibilities

• Support platform-level software related to BIOS configuration, BSP integration, and OS bring-up
• Develop and maintain system-level utilities and tools in C/C++
• Write and maintain PowerShell and Bash scripts for system configuration, deployment, and diagnostics
• Support Windows and Linux image creation, configuration, and validation
• Collaborate with hardware, manufacturing, and QA teams to validate new platforms
• Participate in SCRUM ceremonies, sprint planning, and retrospectives
• Track work and progress using Jira and collaborate through GitHub
• Learn and follow PAR’s engineering standards, development processes, and quality practices

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed