Senior Engineer II, Embedded Software Architect

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Electronics, Embedded Systems, or related disciplines.

Experience

• 12+ years of software development experience.
• Proven track record in architecting and delivering commercial Linux-based embedded products.

Core Technical Skills

Linux & Yocto

• Expert knowledge of Linux internals and Linux application development.
• Strong experience with:
  • Yocto Layers
  • Recipes
  • BSP Integration
  • Package Management
  • Build Optimization
  • Linux Distribution Customization
• Experience with system services, startup frameworks, security hardening, and software deployment mechanisms.

Programming

• Expert-level proficiency in C++.
• Strong understanding of:
  • object-oriented design
  • multi-threading
  • concurrency
  • memory management
  • IPC mechanisms
  • software design patterns
  • performance optimization
• Working knowledge of C is highly desirable.

Linux Scripting & Automation

• Strong expertise in Bash and Shell scripting.
• Experience with Python for automation and tooling is preferred.
• Ability to automate build, deployment, and operational workflows.

Microservices & Distributed Systems

• Strong experience designing and developing microservices-based applications.
• Expertise in:
  • RESTful API design
  • Service-oriented architecture
  • Event-driven systems
  • Inter-service communication
  • Distributed system design principles
• Understanding of scalability, resiliency, observability, and fault-tolerant architectures.

Container Technologies

• Strong Docker expertise.
• Experience with container lifecycle management, security, and deployment automation.

Enterprise Networking

• Strong networking fundamentals and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience designing applications that operate within enterprise IT environments.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity principles for connected products

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