Embedded Software Engineer

Confidential Company; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Company is seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer based in Abu Dhabi to design and develop secure embedded gateway solutions. The role involves working with Embedded C and Linux to enhance device security and optimize performance.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in embedded systems, relevant programming skills, and a solid understanding of network protocols. Experience in secure boot and firmware security is a plus.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Embedded C programming.
• Hands-on experience with Embedded Linux and Yocto.
• Good understanding of Network Security fundamentals.
• Experience with communication protocols TCP/IP, UDP, Ethernet.
• Knowledge of Linux Security system hardening.
• Experience with MCU SoC-based embedded systems.
• Strong debugging and performance optimization skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop embedded software using Embedded C.
• Work on Embedded Linux Yocto-based systems.
• Implement and optimize communication protocols TCP/IP, UDP, Ethernet.
• Develop secure communication mechanisms for embedded devices.
• Apply Linux security and system hardening practices.
• Collaborate with hardware teams on MCU SoC-based platforms.
• Debug and optimize networking and system-level performance.
• Contribute to secure firmware and device-level programming.

Skills

Embedded C programming

Embedded Linux

Network Security fundamentals

Communication protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, Ethernet)

Linux Security system hardening

MCU SoC-based embedded systems

Debugging and performance optimization

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer with strong expertise in Embedded C, Network Security, Communication Protocols, and Linux Security. The role involves designing and developing secure embedded gateway solutions in a high-performance Linux-based environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop embedded software using Embedded C.
• Work on Embedded Linux Yocto-based systems.
• Implement and optimize communication protocols TCP/IP, UDP, Ethernet.
• Develop secure communication mechanisms for embedded devices.
• Apply Linux security and system hardening practices.
• Collaborate with hardware teams on MCU SoC-based platforms.
• Debug and optimize networking and system-level performance.
• Contribute to secure firmware and device-level programming.

Required Skills

• Strong experience in Embedded C programming.
• Hands‑on experience with Embedded Linux and Yocto.
• Good understanding of Network Security fundamentals.
• Experience with communication protocols TCP/IP, UDP, Ethernet.
• Knowledge of Linux Security system hardening.
• Experience with MCU SoC-based embedded systems.
• Strong debugging and performance optimization skills.

Good to Have

• Experience in secure communication or cryptography.
• Exposure to secure boot/firmware security.
• Gateway, IoT, or networking device experience.
• Knowledge of hardware interfaces and debugging tools.