Principal Engineer - Embedded Software EandE

EDGE; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

EDGE's ADVANCED CONCEPTS unit in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced embedded software engineer to architect and implement complex systems for autonomous platforms. You will work on bare-metal firmware for Cortex-M MCUs, Linux drivers, RTOS integration, and high-performance multimedia pipelines using V4L2, GStreamer, and FFmpeg, collaborating with cross-functional teams.

You will mentor junior engineers, participate in code reviews, and push for robust, scalable solutions with Git/SVN workflows,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in computer science, electronics or software engineering.
• 15+ years of embedded software engineering experience.
• Strong ARM64 and Cortex-M knowledge.
• Expertise in Linux driver and kernel development.
• Experience with RTOS on microcontrollers and bare-metal firmware.
• Familiarity with V4L2, CAN/UART/I2C/SPI protocols.

Responsibilities

• Architect and design complex embedded systems with real-time constraints.
• Develop and maintain bare-metal firmware for Cortex-M MCUs.
• Develop Linux drivers and kernel modules for custom hardware.
• Implement user-space apps using V4L2, GStreamer, FFmpeg.
• Lead and mentor junior engineers and review code.
• Collaborate across teams and stay updated on embedded tech.

Skills

Embedded systems design

Bare-metal firmware

Linux driver development

RTOS integration

C/C++ programming

Jetson NVIDIA

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer/Electronics/Software Engineering

Tools

JetPack SDK

GStreamer

FFmpeg

Linux kernel tooling

Job description

Job Description:

External Job Description

ADVANCED CONCEPTS is an entity within EDGE dedicated to the design and deployment of advanced, innovative technologies. ADVANCED CONCEPTS is fast-tracking the development of high-technology autonomous systems, including three Medium Endurance, High Altitude, fixed-wing unmanned aerial systems, a family of precision loitering munitions, a cost- effective family of cruise missiles, and a range of guided artillery munitions.

Core Accountabilities

• Architect and design complex embedded systems, considering real-time constraints, power consumption, and resource limitations.
• Develop and maintain bare-metal firmware for microcontrollers based on Cortex-M architectures, such as STM32, NXP LPC, and Microchip PIC families.
• Develop and maintain firmware with RTOS like FreeRTOS, mbed, or ThreadX on microcontrollers
• Implement Linux drivers and kernel modules for custom hardware components.
• Familiar with debug process in Linux(gdb) and in microcontrollers (st-link, segger J-link)
• Develop user-space applications leveraging APIs like V4L2, GStreamer, and FFmpeg for multimedia processing and image/video capture.
• Optimize software solutions using Jetson Linux BSP and NVIDIA JetPack SDK components (Linux kernel, CUDA, cuDNN, TensorRT).
• Integrate various communication protocols like I2C, UART, SPI, and CAN in both Linux and microcontroller environments.
• Implement Linux client/Server against UDP, TCP or IP.
• Participate in code reviews, ensure code quality, and follow established coding standards.
• Lead and mentor junior engineers, foster a collaborative environment, and share knowledge.
• Stay up-to-date with advancements in embedded technologies and best practices.
• Use of version controlled environment such as Git or SVN
• CI/CD pipeline
• Code writing discipline such as commenting and bug tracking
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with engineers and other stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Conduct testing and troubleshooting using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers.

Qualification / Experience

• Bachelors or Master’s degree in computer science, electronic or software engineering
• 15+ years of experience in embedded software engineering, C and C++.
• Strong understanding of ARM64 and Cortex-M architectures.
• Expertise in Linux driver and kernel development.
• Experience with bare-metal firmware development for microcontrollers like STM32, NXP LPC, and Microchip PIC families.
• Experience with RTOS like FreeRTOS, mbed, or ThreadX on microcontrollers
• Knowledge of I2C, UART, SPI, and CAN protocols and their implementation in both Linux and microcontrollers.
• Experience with Jetson Linux BSP and NVIDIA JetPack SDK, including Linux kernel, CUDA, cuDNN, and TensorRT.
• Familiarity with V4L2, GStreamer, and FFmpeg.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with engineers and other stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Linux kernel and driver implementation
• C and C++ coding
• Firmware in microcontrollers
• Nvidia Jetson Linux BSP

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