Lead Embedded Software Engineer
About The Position
We are seeking a Lead Embedded Software Engineer to lead the architecture, implementation, and advancement of embedded Linux platforms that power our automation solutions. This role involves providing technical leadership and architectural oversight for embedded Linux software across multiple product lines, driving platform strategy, and leading the development, debugging, and optimization of Linux kernel modules, device drivers, and application software. You will architect and guide the implementation of real-time, performance-critical applications in C/C++, resolve complex issues spanning hardware, kernel, bootloaders, and user-space components, and ensure long-term platform maintainability, security, and scalability. The role also includes mentoring embedded engineers, collaborating with cross-functional teams (hardware, firmware, software, product management, test, manufacturing), overseeing BSP integration and validation, and contributing to documentation and standards. You will represent embedded engineering in design reviews, technical governance, and roadmap planning.
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
Benefits
- Generous wage and benefits package
- Company-funded registered pension plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
