Embedded Software Engineer

Position Overview

Contract position, potential to convert in future.

We are seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to lead the design and optimization of Linux-based applications for custom hardware platforms. This role is critical in bridging the gap between high-level software functionality and low-level hardware constraints, ensuring high performance in real-time, multi-threaded environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Software Development: Design, develop, and maintain embedded Linux applications tailored for specialized hardware.
• System Architecture: Develop and debug device drivers, board support packages (BSP), and middleware components.
• Optimization: Fine-tune system performance, including memory management, power consumption, and boot-time reduction.
• Quality Assurance: Lead code reviews, implement automated testing, and contribute to robust CI/CD pipelines to ensure software reliability.
• Hardware Integration: Collaborate with hardware teams to interface with I2C, SPI, UART, and GPIO protocols.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: A minimum of 3+ years of professional experience in embedded software development.
• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related technical field.
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced C/C++ programming skills with a proven track record of debugging and troubleshooting complex embedded systems.
• Systems Knowledge: Strong experience developing applications for real-time, multi-threaded environments and proficiency with version control (Git).
• Compliance: Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Build Environments: Hands-on experience with Yocto Project, Buildroot, or OpenEmbedded.
• Kernel Expertise: Deep understanding of Linux kernel customization and system-level debugging.
• Hardware Platforms: Experience developing in Linux environments for ARM-based architectures and SoCs.
• Modern Tooling: Familiarity with containerization (e.g., Docker) in an embedded context.
• Scripting: Proficiency in Python or Bash for automation and system testing.

This is an opportunity to work on highly technical, "under-the-hood" engineering challenges within a stable and growing organization in the Western New York tech corridor. We prioritize candidates who are self-directed and enjoy the complexity of hardware-software integration.