Lead Embedded Linux Software Engineer

Luxoft; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Dubai is looking for an embedded software engineer to work on enhancing smart appliance features. The role involves developing and maintaining software components in C/C++, clarifying requirements, and ensuring high code quality through rigorous testing. Candidates should have a strong background in object-oriented programming, Linux experience, and excellent communication skills in English. This position offers an opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects in the embedded systems field.

Qualifications

• Strong background in C/C++ and object-oriented design.
• Proficient in Linux systems and embedded development.
• Excellent communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Clarify requirements with clients and team members.
• Develop and maintain software components for smart appliances.
• Conduct unit tests and ensure high code quality through reviews.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Linux expertise

Object-oriented programming

Communication in English

Embedded systems enthusiasm

Education

Degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

CI (Continuous Integration)

Version control (SVN/GIT)

Scripting (Python, bash)

Job description

Project description

Our client, a leading manufacturer of high-end household appliances, is expanding into new smart product lines. As part of this strategic initiative, a large-scale global program is being implemented across the company's IP portfolio. This includes the development of new embedded software, enhancements to cloud infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Clarification of requirements in cooperation with the client and the team
• Participation in the design and development of Computer Vision related Components
• Development and maintenance of software components
• Integration and development of new features in C/C++ for the next generation of a smart appliances
• Utilization of common design patterns as well as the advantages of object oriented programming
• Development of the robust and effective code and ensure high quality of the embedded code by performing unit tests, simulation on real data (software in the loop) as well as simulation of the software on the target embedded hardware (hardware in the loop)
• Code optimization
• Development of unit-tests, participation in the code review process
• Testing on embedded hardware target and analysing logs
• Documentation of designed components
• Close interaction with all team members and customer representatives

SKILLS

Must have

• Academic degree in computer science, electrical engineering, telecommunication engineering or similar qualification
• Strong C/C++ background, as well as an understanding of object oriented programming and design
• Strong Linux knowledge and experience
• Good understanding of software development lifecycle, including understanding of testing, code coverage and code quality
• Strong embedded background and software debugging skills, understanding of low-level limitations and performance optimization
• Strong communication skills in English (writing & speaking) along with team spirit
• Enthusiasm for embedded systems and ideally petrol in your bloodstream

Nice to have

• Professional Software Development Environment experience (CI, UT, SVN/GIT)
• Experience in Scripting languages and tools (Python, bash, lua)