Embedded Software Engineer

Genus PLC•DeForest, WI

About The Position

Genus PLC is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to join our Biosystems Engineering team, supporting the IntelliGen® Technologies platform. This role is focused on embedded Linux, hardware/software integration, and low-level system development, bridging complex electronics and subsystems into a reliable, high-performance software environment. The successful candidate will work deeply in embedded Linux (Yocto), write and debug device drivers, and integrate hardware components such as FPGAs, sensors, and electromechanical systems into the operating system layer. The successful candidate will possess strong critical thinking skills and ability to work both independently and collaboratively in cross-functional teams. We are seeking a forward-thinking individual to help us advance and modernize our technology. Genus is an agricultural biotechnology pioneer, a global FTSE 250 company headquartered in the UK, with a presence in over 70 countries and a global workforce of over 3,000 employees. We are a worldwide leader in porcine and bovine animal genetics, partnering with farmers to transform how we nourish the world – a mission that is important to a sustainable future. Our vision is clear: Pioneering animal genetic improvement to help sustainably nourish the world.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or similar
3-5 years of experience in embedded software development
Strong hands-on experience with embedded Linux, including: Yocto or similar build systems, Kernel level development and debugging, Device driver development
Demonstrated experience with hardware/software integration, including: PCIe (FPGA integration), SPI, I²C, UART, USB
Strong understanding of how hardware signals and subsystems are exposed to the OS layer
Proficiency in C/C++
Comfortable working independently on complex, low-level technical problems
Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

Nice To Haves

Experience with GPUs or SoC accelerators (general exposure is sufficient)
Background in medical devices, life sciences, robotics, or industrial automation
Familiarity with real-time control systems
Exposure to regulated development environments (ISO, IEC, etc.)
Experience working with cross functional hardware and firmware teams

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain embedded Linux software for a complex, real-time hardware platform
Write, modify, and debug Linux device drivers to support custom hardware and subsystems
Integrate hardware components using low-level communication protocols (PCIe, SPI, I²C, UART, USB)
Collaborate closely with electrical, FPGA, mechanical, and systems engineers to bring hardware designs into the OS layer
Support real-time control of optical, fluidic, and electromechanical subsystems (timing critical systems)
Debug system level issues across hardware, drivers, and operating system boundaries
Develop unit and integration tests to validate system behavior
Document designs and implementations in alignment with quality and regulatory expectations