Principal Engineer - Embedded Software EandE

AL TARIQ; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

EDGE's Advanced Concepts unit in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced embedded software engineer to architect complex systems, develop bare-metal firmware for Cortex-M devices, and implement Linux drivers for custom hardware.

You will work with Jetson Linux BSP, V4L2, GStreamer, and FFmpeg, enabling multimedia processing and image capture across real-time platforms, while leading junior engineers and ensuring code quality through reviews and CI/CD.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, electronics or software engineering.
• 15+ years of embedded software experience in C and C++.
• Strong understanding of ARM64 and Cortex-M architectures.
• Expertise in Linux driver and kernel development.
• Experience with Jetson Linux BSP and NVIDIA JetPack SDK including Linux kernel, CUDA, cuDNN, TensorRT.
• Familiarity with V4L2, GStreamer, and FFmpeg.

Responsibilities

• Architect and design complex embedded systems with real-time constraints.
• Develop and maintain bare-metal firmware for Cortex-M microcontrollers (STM32, NXP LPC, PIC).
• Develop Linux drivers and kernel modules for custom hardware components.
• Develop user-space applications leveraging V4L2, GStreamer, and FFmpeg for multimedia processing and capture.
• Lead and mentor junior engineers; perform code reviews; uphold coding standards.

Skills

Embedded software

C/C++ coding

ARM64 architecture

Linux driver development

RTOS

Jetson Linux BSP

GStreamer

V4L2

FFmpeg

CI/CD pipelines

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in computer science/electronic/software engineering

Tools

STM32

NXP LPC

Microchip PIC

Linux kernel modules

Git/SVN

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