Engineer, Lead Software – Embedded System Architecture -ANI

Wabtec•Waltham, MA

15h•$116,385 - $162,939

About The Position

This position is part of Evident Inspection Technologies division, which delivers solutions to complex challenges by inspecting mission-critical assets and infrastructure. The division leverages nondestructive testing, remote visual inspection, and analytical instruments to support maintenance, manufacturing, and environmental applications. This role involves owning end-to-end software architecture for embedded Qt-based applications, developing and maintaining system designs, APIs, interface specifications, and design documentation. The engineer will establish scalable, modular frameworks for complex embedded systems and drive the adoption of modern design patterns, testability, maintainability, and performance optimization. Additionally, the role includes leading a cross-functional team of software engineers, providing mentorship, technical guidance, code reviews, and architectural oversight. The engineer will define technical strategy, evaluate design trade-offs, and ensure alignment with long-term product goals, while promoting high-quality standards, systematic problem solving, and continuous improvement. The position also involves leading the integration of software and hardware components into embedded Linux (Yocto, Buildroot, or custom Linux), architecting and integrating with hardware abstraction layers, backend engines, and system services, ensuring system robustness, resource efficiency, and smooth inter-component communication. Establishing and enforcing testing strategies (unit, integration, UI, and automated validation) and supporting CI/CD pipelines, build automation, and OTA update systems are also key responsibilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
10 years professional experience
Extensive experience (7+ years) in C++, Qt/QML, and full‑stack embedded application development.
Strong background in embedded Linux development.
Proven experience leading engineering teams or acting as a senior technical lead.
Demonstrated ability to produce elegant, maintainable software architectures and design artifacts.
Strong leadership and communication skills.
Ability to mentor, influence, and elevate team performance.
Excellent problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities.
Comfortable leading initiatives in fast‑paced, agile environments.
Must be a U.S. Person.

Responsibilities

Own end‑to‑end software architecture for embedded Qt‑based applications.
Develop and maintain system designs, APIs, interface specifications, and design documentation.
Establish scalable, modular frameworks for complex embedded systems.
Drive adoption of modern design patterns, testability, maintainability, and performance optimization.
Lead a cross‑functional team of software engineers, providing mentorship, technical guidance, code reviews, and architectural oversight.
Define technical strategy, evaluate design trade‑offs, and ensure alignment with long‑term product goals.
Promote high‑quality standards, systematic problem solving, and continuous improvement.
Lead integration of software and hardware components into embedded Linux (Yocto, Buildroot, or custom Linux).
Architect and Integrate with hardware abstraction layers, backend engines, and system services.
Ensure system robustness, resource efficiency, and smooth inter‑component communication.
Establish and enforce testing strategies (unit, integration, UI, and automated validation).
Support CI/CD pipelines, build automation, and OTA update systems.