Embedded Software Engineer

Lincoln Electric • Cleveland, OH

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About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Embedded Linux Systems Engineer to join our team. This role combines responsibilities across embedded application development and platform engineering, including board support package (BSP) maintenance, hardware bring-up, and Yocto-based distribution management. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and maintain robust, secure, and high-performance software solutions for Linux-based embedded systems.

Requirements

• Minimum four-year engineering degree is required. Electrical, Computer, or Software Engineering is preferred.
• Level III: Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree required in an engineering field and 5+ years experience.
• Level IV: Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree required in an engineering field and 8+ years 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 Haves

• 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.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees