Lead Embedded Software Engineer

Valmet•Owings Mills, MD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you a technical leader who can define platform direction, tackle complex embedded challenges, and shape the long-term evolution of embedded products? If so, you could be our next Lead Embedded Software Engineer, responsible for leading the architecture, implementation, and advancement of the embedded Linux platforms that power our automation solutions. Our winning team is built by continuous investment in skills development, leadership and well-being. As a global company, we offer many career paths to suit individual needs and aspirations. Apply your expertise in our industry leading team of automation professionals. As a senior technical authority, you will influence product strategy, drive architectural decisions, mentor engineers, and ensure our embedded platforms deliver on performance, reliability, and lifecycle expectations. You’ll work across hardware, firmware, software, and product teams to align the platform with both immediate needs and long‑term vision.

Requirements

7+ years of experience in embedded Linux development
Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer/Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent
Strong expertise with Yocto and custom Linux distribution development
Familiarity with debugging and profiling tools such as Valgrind, perf, oprofile, or similar
Mastery of Linux kernel internals, device drivers, and low-level system debugging
Highly proficient in C/C++ for embedded and real-time applications
Understanding of low-latency and deterministic system design (e.g., PREEMPT_RT)
Proven track record of technical leadership
Comfortable working at the intersection of hardware and software
Demonstrates strong systems thinking, structured problem-solving, and lifecycle awareness

Nice To Haves

Experience in industrial automation or mission‑critical environments

Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership and architectural oversight for embedded Linux software across multiple product lines
Drive the platform strategy across Yocto builds, kernel configuration, driver architecture, and real‑time system behavior
Lead development, debugging, and optimization of Linux kernel modules, device drivers, and application software
Architect and guide the implementation of real‑time, performance‑critical applications in C/C++
Drive resolution of complex issues spanning hardware, kernel, bootloaders, and user‑space components
Ensure long-term platform maintainability, security posture, and scalability
Mentor embedded engineers and raise the technical bar across the organization
Collaborate with hardware, test, manufacturing, and product management to ensure system success
Oversee BSP integration and validation of embedded platform components
Contribute to architecture documentation, design guidelines, and engineering standards
Represent embedded engineering in design reviews, technical governance, and roadmap planning