Principal Engineer - Embedded Software EandE

TALENTMATE; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

EDGE Group in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced embedded software engineer to architect and implement complex embedded systems, including bare-metal firmware for Cortex‑M MCUs and Linux drivers. You will work with RTOS, multimedia stacks (V4L2, GStreamer, FFmpeg) and Jetson platforms, while partnering with peers to deliver robust, scalable solutions.

The role requires deep Linux kernel experience, cross‑discipline collaboration, and the ability to mentor junior engineers, manage multiple projects,

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Architect and design complex embedded systems with real-time constraints.
• Develop and maintain bare-metal firmware for Cortex-M MCUs.
• Develop firmware with RTOS such as FreeRTOS, mbed or ThreadX.
• Implement Linux drivers and kernel modules for custom hardware.
• Debug in Linux (gdb) and with MCUs (st-link, J-Link).
• Develop user-space apps using V4L2, GStreamer and FFmpeg for media processing.
• Optimize software with Jetson Linux BSP and NVIDIA JetPack components.
• Integrate I2C/UART/SPI/CAN in Linux and MCU environments.
• Implement Linux client/server over UDP/TCP/IP.
• Lead code reviews, maintain code quality and coding standards.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote knowledge sharing.
• Stay current with embedded tech advancements and best practices.
• Use Git or SVN for version control; enforce commenting and bug tracking.
• Conduct testing and troubleshooting with oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.

Skills

Embedded systems

C/C++

ARM64/Cortex-M

Linux kernel

RTOS

Linux drivers

GStreamer/FFmpeg

Jetson NVIDIA

I2C/UART/SPI/CAN

Version control

Debugging

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in CS/EE/SE

Tools

Jetson Linux BSP

NVIDIA JetPack SDK

Linux kernel

Git

SVN

GStreamer

FFmpeg

V4L2

Job description

External Job Description

• 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
• 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.

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

Job Details

Role Level: Not Applicable

Work Type: Full-Time

Country: United Arab Emirates

City: Abu Dhabi

Company Website: http://edgegroup.ae

Job Function: Engineering

Company Industry/ Sector: Other