Senior Embedded Linux Software Engineer

Luxoft; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Dubai is seeking a software developer with strong C/C++ skills to develop embedded systems for smart appliances. Responsibilities include clarifying requirements, developing software components, and maintaining high code quality. The ideal candidate holds a degree in computer science or engineering and has a solid background in Linux and embedded systems.

Qualifications

• Strong C/C++ background and understanding of object-oriented programming.
• Strong Linux knowledge and experience.
• Good understanding of the software development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Clarify requirements with the client and team.
• Develop and maintain software components.
• Optimize code and develop unit tests.

Skills

C/C++

Linux

Embedded systems

Software debugging

Communication skills

Education

Degree in computer science or engineering

Tools

CI tools

SVN/GIT

Python

Bash

Lua

Job description

Overview

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 and 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 smart appliances
• Utilization of common design patterns as well as the advantages of object oriented programming
• Development of 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

Qualifications

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)