Senior C++ Firmware Engineer

BeamTrail; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Senior Firmware Engineer to design and implement C++ applications for embedded systems. The role involves optimizing code for performance and integrating software with hardware components. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in embedded programming and software architecture design, along with a strong understanding of C++ standards. Join a talented team that values innovation and offers competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Embedded/Firmware programming.
• Deep knowledge of C++ and modern C++ standards.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement C++ applications for embedded systems.
• Integrate software with hardware components.

Skills

C++

Embedded Programming

Software Architecture

Clean Code Practices

Education

B.Sc. in Electronic Engineering

B.Sc. in Computer Science

Tools

Linux

CMake

FreeRTOS

VxWorks

Zephyr

Python

Job description

Job Title: Senior Firmware Engineer

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

Responsibilities:

1. Design and implement C++ applications for embedded systems, considering memory limitations, real-time constraints, and power efficiency.
2. Provide a software abstraction layer to support various hardware configurations seamlessly.
3. Optimize code for performance, resource utilization, and responsiveness in constrained environments.
4. Integrate software with hardware components, ensuring seamless communication and functionality.
5. Write unit tests and perform thorough testing to ensure reliability and robustness of embedded software.
6. Identify opportunities for performance optimization, memory footprint reduction, and power efficiency improvements.
7. Suggest and implement process improvements to enhance software development efficiency and quality.

Requirements:

• B.Sc. in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 10+ years of proven experience in Embedded/Firmware programming.
• Deep knowledge of C++ programming and proficiency in modern C++ standards (C++11, C++14, or later).
• Strong understanding of design patterns, data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming.
• Extensive experience in software architecture design, especially in C++ projects.
• Experience in architecting complex, scalable, maintainable, and reliable software systems.
• Good understanding of clean code practices.
• Extensive experience with Linux operating systems.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with RTOSes like FreeRTOS, VxWorks, Zephyr.
• Linux socket programming.
• Knowledge of CMake.
• Familiarity with ARM, PIC, or other microcontroller architectures.
• Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., Python) for automation and scripting tasks.

About Us:

BeamTrail aims to deliver innovative solutions and excellent user experiences for governmental organizations. We empower data analysts and managers to optimize operations efficiently.

Our team is talented, creative, and dedicated. We offer a challenging work environment, competitive benefits, and growth opportunities. We are young, growing, and hiring!

If you're interested in joining our team in Abu Dhabi, visit our job board at https://beamtrail.bamboohr.com/jobs to apply or submit a generic application in the 'Others' category, explaining why you'd be a great fit. We look forward to connecting with you!