Embedded Engineer

Loop Future; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Loop Future is expanding its development team and hiring a Junior-Mid Embedded Software Developer. C++ is the core language; you will design object-oriented software for embedded and constrained systems, close to hardware and Embedded Linux.

Responsibilities include building and securing Yocto-based Linux distributions, integrating SPI, I2C and UART, and implementing secure communications (TLS/HTTPS, AES/RSA). Some projects may involve RTOS or PC-side C#/.NET.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of software engineering experience in embedded or hardware-constrained environments.
• Strong hands-on C++ experience and solid OO programming knowledge.
• Experience with Embedded Linux and secure communications (TLS/HTTPS).

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain C++ software for embedded systems with OO design.
• Build and secure Yocto-based Linux distributions and protected boot cycles.
• Integrate interfaces such as SPI, I2C and UART considering platform constraints.
• Incorporate security controls including encryption (AES, RSA) and Secure Boot.
• Develop, test and debug in Linux, Eclipse and VM-based environments.

Skills

C++

Embedded Linux

TLS/HTTPS

gRPC

SPI

I2C

UART

Secure Boot

C#

Tools

Yocto

Eclipse

VMs

Job description

Loop Future combines technology, innovation, and sustainability to create digital solutions that shape the future. By integrating software engineering, cloud solutions, Salesforce expertise, and intelligent sourcing, Loop Future connects people, systems, and industries - driving efficiency, growth, and global impact. Headquartered in Portugal, with international offices in the UK, Switzerland and India, we bring together a diverse team delivering digital solutions across domains such as TV & Media, Satellite & Space, Consultancy, Retail and many others.

About Role

One of our clients, a leading communications company, is expanding its development team and looking to hire a Junior-Mid Embedded Software Developer. C++ is the core language across most projects. You will design object-oriented software for embedded and constrained systems, working close to hardware, Embedded Linux and secure communications. The role suits engineers who are comfortable understanding platform limitations, integrating software with hardware and solving complex technical problems. Depending on the project, you may also work with RTOS or PC-side C#/.NET applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain C++ software for embedded and constrained systems, using strong object-oriented principles to define classes, interfaces and interactions between components.
• Build and secure Yocto-based Linux distributions, ensuring a minimal attack surface and protected boot cycles.
• Integrate hardware interfaces and communication buses such as SPI, I2C and UART, taking memory, CPU and platform constraints into account.
• Integrate security controls such as encryption (AES, RSA), Secure Boot, and Hardware Root of Trust (TPM/HSM).
• Develop, test and debug software in Linux, Eclipse and VM-based environments, contributing to system integration and validation.

Requirements

• 3+ years of relevant software engineering experience, ideally in embedded, low-level or hardware-constrained environments.
• Strong hands-on C++ experience and solid object-oriented programming knowledge.
• Experience with Embedded Linux.
• Experience with secure communication protocols such as TLS/HTTPS; gRPC exposure is highly relevant.
• Strong problem-solving skills, curiosity, initiative, autonomy and the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.

Nice to Have

• C#/.NET experience for PC-side applications or native Android development.