Embedded Software Engineer

Role Summary: The Embedded Software Engineer is responsible for the design and development of embedded computer applications running directly on an embedded microprocessor or on an embedded Linux platform that monitors and controls power systems for telecommunications, data center, and industrial applications.

This position reports to the Embedded Software Engineering Manager and is based on-site in our Plano, Texas office.

Essential responsibilities of this position:

• Participate in defining the architecture of Linux-based embedded applications.
• Design suitable database schemas to support the embedded application.
• Implement software for embedded devices and systems.
• Perform hands-on development and troubleshooting on embedded targets.
• Test/debug at the board and system level with the hardware and systems engineers.
• Programming experience in C or C++.
• Familiarity with software configuration management tools, defect tracking tools, and peer review.
• Exposure to real-time system coding techniques, communication protocols, interfaces, and hardware subsystems.
• Exposure to embedded development on platforms such as Raspberry Pi or Arduino.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related engineering field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in software development for embedded applications.

Desired Characteristics:

• Must be a team player with effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Internship, relevant capstone project, or academic research will be helpful.
• Experience with the Yocto Linux distribution.
• Make appropriate use of Linux tools (syslog, console, SSH, scripting).
• Experience with Python, Go, and shell script development.
• Experience with Azure DevOps and GIT.
• Experience with the Agile / Scrum development process.