Senior Embedded Audio Engineer - Linux, DSP & Open Source

eTeam; Cork; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

eTeam in Cork, Ireland is seeking a Senior Embedded Audio Software Engineer to lead the development of embedded software for ARM-based platforms running Linux and Zephyr. You will drive kernel and driver work, optimize power and performance, and contribute to multimedia audio frameworks across cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes hands-on debugging on ARM/Linux, with strong C/C++ and Python skills and a track record of open-source collaboration, including PipeWire/ALSA ecosystems.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of embedded software development experience.
• Strong programming skills in C, C++, and Python.
• Hands-on experience with ARM-based embedded systems and Linux OS.
• Expertise in Linux Kernel, Zephyr, and device driver development.
• Experience developing and debugging embedded software on ARM, Linux, Zephyr, and DSP platforms.
• Good understanding of embedded power and performance optimization.
• Experience with PipeWire, ALSA, or similar multimedia/audio frameworks.
• Understanding of audio signal processing fundamentals.
• Experience with audio use cases such as playback, recording, voice activation, voice calls, and context detection.
• Knowledge of audio interfaces including I2S, TDM, and SoundWire.
• Experience developing drivers for audio peripherals such as CODECs, speaker amplifiers, and digital microphones.
• Active contributor or maintainer of open-source projects such as Linux, Zephyr, ALSA, PipeWire, or similar.
• Understanding of open-source development, community engagement, and upstream contribution workflows.
• Experience working across both open-source development and commercial product environments is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and debug embedded software for ARM-based SoCs and processors running Linux, Zephyr, and DSP platforms.
• Develop and maintain Linux kernel and Zephyr device drivers.
• Optimize embedded software for power and performance.
• Work on multimedia and audio frameworks, contributing to high-quality audio solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to deliver embedded products.
• Contribute to open-source projects and support upstream development activities.

Skills

Embedded software development

ARM-based systems

C/C++

Python

Linux kernel

Zephyr

DSP platforms

Tools

PipeWire

ALSA

I2S

TDM

SoundWire

Device drivers

Job description

eTeam in Cork, Ireland is seeking a Senior Embedded Audio Software Engineer to lead the development of embedded software for ARM-based platforms running Linux and Zephyr. You will drive kernel and driver work, optimize power and performance, and contribute to multimedia audio frameworks across cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes hands-on debugging on ARM/Linux, with strong C/C++ and Python skills and a track record of open-source collaboration, including PipeWire/ALSA ecosystems.