Lead Embedded Software Engineer

About the role

As a technical leader who can define platform direction, tackle complex embedded challenges, and shape the long-term evolution of embedded products, you could be our next Lead Embedded Software Engineer.

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
• Develop and guide the implementation of real-time, performance-critical applications in C/C++
• Architect and lead the development, debugging, and optimization of Linux kernel modules, device drivers, and application software
• 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

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in embedded Linux development
• Holds a 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
• Strong systems thinking, structured problem-solving, and lifecycle awareness

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial automation or mission-critical environments is a plus

Skills

• Technical leadership
• Embedded Linux development
• Yocto and custom Linux distribution development
• Debugging and profiling tools
• Linux kernel internals, device drivers, and low-level system debugging
• C/C++ for embedded and real-time applications
• Low-latency and deterministic system design
• Systems thinking, structured problem-solving, and lifecycle awareness

Benefits

• A challenging work environment that values innovation and suits development-minded people
• A generous wage and benefits package that includes a company-funded registered pension plan

Pay

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications

Schedule

• Full-time position