Embedded Linux, Yocto, BSP & Firmware Development Location:
United States (Remote / Hybrid / Onsite)
Employment Type:
Full-Time /
Contract Experience Required:
10+
Years Industry:
Semiconductor | Networking | IoT | Consumer Electronics | Robotics | Automotive | Aerospace & Defense Position Overview We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Embedded Software Engineer with 10+ years of hands-on expertise in embedded software, firmware development, and Embedded Linux platforms. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Linux Kernel development, BSP customization, device driver development, board bring-up, RTOS environments, and ARM-based architectures. This role involves working closely with hardware, firmware, validation, and system engineering teams to develop next-generation embedded products used in IoT, networking, semiconductor, robotics, automotive, aerospace, and industrial automation environments. The successful candidate will play a key role in designing scalable, high-performance, and secure embedded solutions from concept through production deployment. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, enhance, and maintain embedded software and firmware using C and C++. Develop and customize Board Support Packages (BSP) for embedded Linux platforms. Design and implement Linux kernel modules and device drivers. Perform hardware bring-up and software integration on new embedded platforms. Develop and optimize bootloaders, system initialization, and board-level software. Work closely with hardware teams to understand schematics, processor architectures, and peripheral interfaces. Develop applications and middleware on Embedded Linux and RTOS platforms. Implement communication interfaces including UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, USB, Ethernet, BLE, and Wi-Fi. Analyze and resolve system-level performance, latency, and memory optimization issues. Support secure boot, firmware signing, OTA/FOTA updates, and cybersecurity initiatives. Debug complex hardware/software integration issues using JTAG, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and protocol analyzers. Participate in architecture reviews, design discussions, code reviews, and root cause analysis. Collaborate with global cross-functional teams throughout the software development lifecycle. Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical leadership initiatives. Required Qualifications Education Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Embedded Systems, or related discipline. Experience 10+ years of professional experience in Embedded Software Engineering. Strong experience developing embedded software in C and Modern C++. Extensive experience with Embedded Linux development. Proven expertise in Linux Kernel internals and device driver development. Hands-on experience with BSP development and customization. Experience performing board bring-up activities on custom hardware platforms. Strong understanding of ARM Cortex-A and ARM Cortex-M architectures. Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS). Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills in embedded environments. Experience working in Agile software development environments.
Required Technical Skills Embedded Development:
Strong hands-on experience with Embedded C, Modern C++ (C++11/14/17), Python, and Shell/Bash scripting.
Embedded Linux:
Extensive experience with Linux Kernel Development, Device Drivers, BSP Development, Yocto Project, Buildroot, U-Boot, and Device Tree Configuration.
RTOS:
Strong experience working with real-time operating systems such as FreeRTOS, QNX, VxWorks, Zephyr, and ThreadX.
Hardware Platforms:
Hands-on experience with ARM Cortex-A/Cortex-M architectures and embedded platforms including NXP, STM32, TI, Qualcomm, and Microchip.
Communication Protocols:
Strong knowledge of SPI, I2C, UART, CAN/CAN-FD, USB, Ethernet, TCP/IP, MQTT, BLE, and Wi-Fi communication protocols.
Debugging & Validation:
Experience with JTAG, Lauterbach, GDB, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and protocol analyzers for hardware/software debugging and system validation.
DevOps & Version Control:
Proficiency with Git, GitHub, GitLab, Jenkins, CI/CD pipelines, and software development automation practices.
