Embedded Software Engineer – Linux

FEV North America•Chicago, IL

15h

About The Position

FEV North America, Inc. is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer – Linux to join our software and systems engineering team as a full-time employee. In this role, you will contribute to the design, development, testing, and validation of embedded software solutions used in off-highway applications. FEV, Embedded Software Engineers work on technically challenging, safety-critical systems that interface closely with hardware, control systems, and vehicle or machine networks. You will collaborate with system engineers, suppliers, and global development teams to deliver high-quality embedded software that meets performance, quality, and compliance requirements. This role offers hands-on involvement across the full software lifecycle, from requirements and architecture through implementation, verification, and field support. The ideal candidate has strong experience in embedded Linux environments, modern C++ development, and structured software development processes, with the ability to work across disciplines and support complex system integration efforts.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in computer science or related field.
Minimum 3 years of embedded software development on Yocto/Linux.
Proficient in modern C++ programming, design patterns, core guidelines, templates, std library, idioms, CMake.
Intermediate knowledge required for Linux and Posix API.
Basic Knowledge of Yocto Project and Bitbake.
Well-developed problem analysis and problem-solving techniques.

Nice To Haves

Experience in vehicle applications including CAN communication, J1939 protocols, ISO-11783, ISO-14229.
Experience with GitLab CI/CD.
Experienced with Agile (Scrum/Kanban/SAFe) working methods is preferred.
Knowledge of Internet related networking and application protocols: TCP/IP, Ethernet, MQTT, XMPP, DDS, etc.
Knowledge of QT framework.
Knowledge of Python.
Knowledge of automotive or industrial machinery.

Responsibilities

Work cohesively as a member of a development team, collaborating as needed with other members of the team with the end goal of maximizing quality and delivering on schedule.
Design core software features that are scalable, portable, and maintainable which allows for easier transitions to new and different hardware platforms.
Writing software code, embedded programs, and system protocols.
Implementing effective repairs, modifications, and upgrades to the embedded code.
Follow established corporate and project-level Software Development Processes, ensuring consistency of development standards.
Participate in peer design and code reviews to ensure the best design and detect/resolve software bugs early in the development process.
Participate in problem resolutions of software issues utilizing industry known best practices.
Provide issue recommendations and helps oversee supplier corrective actions, traveling to supplier sites as needed to facilitate communication between engineering and suppliers.
Design automatic testing routines.
Troubleshoot and resolve any system issues.
Understand control systems, sub-systems, and component requirements of all systems.
Lead verification and validation planning, as well as compliance assessment and reporting.
Manage all documentation, change control, and traceability.
Use CI/CD systems (such as Gitlab), bug tracking systems (such as Polarion, Jira) and adhere to the policies and practices followed by other software engineers across various teams.
Participate to requirements analysis activities and provide inputs to software development teams.
Work in tandem with system engineers to design the software functionality in detail.
Establish test procedures and systems for inspection of software.
Travel, as necessary, to supplier facilities, test facilities, and customer field sites to gather data, resolve problems and explore software design alternatives.
Learning, understanding, continuously improving, and promoting the quality management system in accordance with ISO standards.