Embedded Software Engineer

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain software applications for embedded Linux systems.
• Write efficient, maintainable code in C, C++, and Python.
• Implement and optimize device drivers, APIs, and middleware.
• Perform system-level debugging, performance tuning, and troubleshooting.
• Develop and execute test plans to validate software functionality and reliability.
• Collaborate with QA to ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Maintain and update BSPs for various hardware platforms.
• Collaborate with hardware teams to develop and validate drivers, kernel, and bootloader configurations.
• Lead hardware bring-up efforts for new designs, ensuring seamless software-hardware integration.
• Customize and manage Yocto Project-based Linux distributions.
• Create and maintain Yocto recipes and layers for new software components.
• Monitor and apply security patches to maintain system integrity.
• Implement security best practices across the software stack.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and risk analysis.
• Collaborate with security teams to address incidents and maintain compliance.
• Work closely with hardware, firmware, and QA teams to define requirements and resolve issues.
• Maintain clear documentation for BSPs, Yocto configurations, and development processes.
• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and participate in knowledge sharing initiatives.

Requirements

• Minimum four-year engineering degree; Electrical, Computer, or Software Engineering preferred.
• Level III: Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in an engineering field and 5+ years of experience.
• Level IV: Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in an engineering field and 8+ years of experience.
• Proven experience in embedded Linux development, including kernel, drivers, and applications.
• Strong proficiency with Yocto Project, OpenEmbedded, and cross-compilation tools.
• Solid understanding of Linux kernel architecture, system calls, and bootloaders.
• Experience with version control (e.g., Git) and collaborative development workflows.
• Familiarity with networking protocols, communication interfaces, and embedded hardware.
• Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and communication skills.

Nice to Have

• Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and low-level programming.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Background in safety-critical or security-sensitive systems.
• Contributions to open-source embedded or Linux projects.
• Knowledge of digital electronics and hardware design principles.