Senior Engineer – Embedded Linux Systems

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Engineer to join our team and contribute to the development of embedded ARM and Intel-based Linux devices and containerized applications that run on them. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in embedded Linux development, writing performant embedded applications in programming languages such as C++, and configuring and leveraging containerization technologies.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain software for embedded Linux devices operating in unattended environments.
• Configure and customize bootloaders, such as U-boot, for specific hardware platforms.
• Integrate kernel modifications and device drivers.
• Design and develop embedded applications that use and interact with industrial protocols such as Modbus, OPC-UA, and SparkplugB
• Design and develop applications that will leverage IOT protocols such as ZMQ, MQTT and securely communicate with message brokers like RabbitMQ and Azure IOT Hub
• Develop multi-target software build pipelines that can leverage automated tests, static code analysis, security scanning and artifact signing.
• Training and transferring knowledge to other functions within the organization as required: applications, sustaining, and production.
• Implement containerization solutions for application deployment and management.
• Troubleshoot and debug complex functional and performance issues across the entire system stack.
• Perform design and code reviews and implement or advise on recommend improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define system requirements and architecture.
• Execute projects within defined scope, budget, and timelines.
• Evaluate technical specification for correctness and completeness.
• Prepare reports on project status, issues, and risks for management.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

A minimum BS degree in computer science, computer engineering, or electrical engineering, and minimum 8 years of experience. Less experience may be considered for candidates who can demonstrate exemplary experience with embedded Linux systems and application development.

Key Competencies

• Strong expertise in C++ development and experience or strong interest in learning C#
• In-depth knowledge of the Linux kernel, kernel modules, and device drivers
• Familiarity with Yocto, bootloaders, secure boot, and bootloader configuration
• Knowledge of containerization technologies, such as Docker and best practices for embedded devices
• Experience with writing multi-target applications that are compiled both ARM64 and x86-64 targets.
• Proficiency in debugging tools and techniques for embedded systems
• Initiative-taking and self-sufficient – able to take a high-level objective and create their own plan to execute the tasks on time.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities with a globally distributed team
• Strongly motivated to self-test and validate their own code in realistic environments

Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge of Oil & Gas Industry products and services.
• Proficient in Embedded System programming: C / C++
• Knowledge of communication protocols including MQTT, Modbus, DNP3, OPC
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g. Bitbucket pipelines or Azure Devops)
• Embedded Linux System Development
• Linux system configuration, shell scripting
• Embedded System security
• Source control (GIT)

Additional areas of expertise that are assets:

• Jira, Confluence, BitBucket
• Agile Software Development
• Internet of Things
• Edge Computing
• JavaScript/Go/Rust/Python