Senior Embedded Software Engineer

About the position

As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer, you'll architect the intelligent software that powers next-generation connected devices and industrial systems. You'll collaborate with hardware teams to bring cutting-edge products to life, developing everything from bootloaders to cellular connectivity solutions that enable seamless communication in mission-critical applications across our Intelligent Site Management products.

Responsibilities

• Design and implementation of embedded software solutions on Linux platforms
• Develop and maintain bootloader systems using u-boot for various hardware platforms
• Create and customize Yocto-based Linux distributions for embedded targets
• Interface with cellular modems from Sierra Wireless, and other manufacturers
• Implement D-Bus communication protocols for inter-process communication
• Perform new hardware bring-up and board support package (BSP) development
• Develop device drivers and low-level interfaces for UART, USB, and 1-wire protocols
• Design and implement networking solutions including VPN configurations
• Write robust embedded software in C++ and Python
• Utilize development tools including Jira for project management, Bitbucket for code repositories, and Git for version control
• Unit test all coding changes and validate on target hardware
• Work with Testing and Operations teams to construct comprehensive system/integration test plans
• Perform peer reviews of embedded software design and implementations
• Assess and communicate the impact of system changes to stakeholders and management
• Contribute technical expertise in design and architecture meetings
• Maintain detailed documentation of embedded systems, interfaces, and development processes

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• 8+ years of hands-on experience with embedded Linux development
• Expert-level knowledge of u-boot bootloader development and customization
• Project experience with Yocto Project for embedded Linux distribution creation
• Proven experience interfacing with cellular modems (Sierra Wireless, u-blox, Quectel, etc.)
• Experience with D-Bus messaging and system service integration
• Expert-level skills in C++ and Python for embedded applications
• Some project experience with AI tools and assistants to enhance productivity and code quality
• Experience with development tools: Jira, Bitbucket, and Git workflows
• Demonstrated expertise in new hardware bring-up and BSP development
• Deep understanding of hardware interfaces: UART, USB, SPI, I2C, and 1-wire protocols
• Strong networking knowledge including TCP/IP, VPN implementation, and wireless protocols
• Experience with cross-compilation toolchains and embedded debugging techniques
• Knowledge of real-time operating system concepts and embedded system constraints
• Ability to read schematics and work closely with hardware engineering teams
• Experience with requirement management, configuration management, and change management tools