Embedded Software Engineer

European Tech Recruit; Cork; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

European Tech Recruit is partnering with a semiconductor technology organisation in Cork, Ireland, to recruit a Staff Embedded Software Engineer focused on Linux kernel, PCIe and CXL firmware. You will design, develop and optimise embedded drivers and interconnect software for next‑gen chipsets, working closely with hardware and architecture teams.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in embedded software, deep C programming, and hands‑on experience with PCIe, CXL, RTOS, ACPI/UEFI and Zephyr.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of embedded software development experience.
• Strong proficiency in C programming and low-level software design.
• Experience with PCIe, CXL, RTOS, Linux kernel, ACPI/UEFI and Zephyr.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, debug and commercialise embedded firmware and drivers for PCIe and CXL subsystems.
• Develop low-level software for next-generation chipset platforms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure hardware-software integration.
• Optimise performance, power efficiency and reliability of embedded software.
• Contribute to architectural discussions and future chipset planning.
• Ensure software complies with industry standards and specifications.
• Work with hardware and architecture teams on interconnect technologies evolution.

Skills

7+ years embedded

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Excellent communication

Collaboration

Tools

PCIe

CXL

Linux Kernel

Zephyr

UEFI

ACPI

RTOS

Job description

Staff Embedded Software Engineer – Linux Kernel / PCIe / CXL / Firmware / Device Drivers

We are currently partnered with a semiconductor technology organisation developing next-generation chipsets and high-performance interconnect technologies. This opportunity focuses on embedded software engineering for PCIe and CXL subsystems, with responsibility for developing firmware and drivers, optimising performance and power efficiency, and collaborating closely with hardware and architecture teams.

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop, debug and commercialise embedded firmware and drivers for PCIe and CXL subsystems.
• Develop low-level software for next-generation chipset platforms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure seamless hardware-software integration.
• Optimise software for performance, power efficiency and reliability.
• Contribute to architectural discussions and future chipset planning.
• Ensure software complies with relevant industry standards and specifications.
• Work closely with hardware and architecture teams on the development and evolution of interconnect technologies.

Key requirements

• 7+ years of experience in embedded software development.
• Strong proficiency in C programming.
• Deep, hands-on expertise in PCIe and CXL technologies.
• Experience with real-time operating systems and embedded platforms.
• Familiarity with ACPI, UEFI, Linux Kernel and Zephyr.
• Proven ability to develop standards-compliant software.
• Demonstrated experience in performance and power optimisation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Keywords

Staff Embedded Software Engineer / Embedded Software Development / Linux Kernel / Linux Kernel Development / PCIe / PCI Express / CXL / Compute Express Link / Firmware Development / Embedded Firmware / Device Drivers / PCIe Drivers / CXL Drivers / Low-Level Software / C Programming / C / Real-Time Operating Systems / RTOS / Embedded Platforms / ACPI / Advanced Configuration and Power Interface / UEFI / Unified Extensible Firmware Interface / Zephyr / Hardware-Software Integration / Chipset Architecture / Semiconductor Engineering / High-Performance Interconnects / Power Optimisation / Performance Optimisation / Power Efficiency / Software Reliability / Standards Compliance / Hardware Architecture / System Architecture / Digital Platforms

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