Embedded Systems Engineer

Bloq.It; Porto; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-friendly policy

Flexible hours

Health insurance

Job summary

Bloq.it is hiring an Embedded Systems Engineer to develop firmware for hardware products and to integrate high-level software with firmware. You will work across kernel to application layers, optimize performance, and ensure reliability in an IoT context.

The role emphasizes Yocto-based Linux distributions, driver development, OTA updates, and CI-driven testing. A strong background in RTOS, embedded Linux, and IoT protocols is essential, with remote-friendly collaboration and flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical, Electronic, or Software Engineering.
• 3–5 years of experience in Embedded Software and Systems development.
• Proficient in Python and C/C++ applied at the application level; solid RTOS/Embedded Linux knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain firmware for various hardware components.
• Debug system-level issues across kernel to application layers and optimize firmware/software code.
• Lead integration of components from multiple teams into a unified product code base.

Skills

Embedded systems

RTOS

Python

C/C++

REST API concepts

Software integration

Education

Master's degree in Electrical/Electronic or Software Engineering

Tools

Docker

Git

SVN

Yocto

Linux

Django

FastAPI

Flask

Job description

You've probably walked past our lockers on the streets of your city. That's where it starts! But we're building something much bigger: the infrastructure layer for how Europe receives deliveries.

We've scaled past €100M in revenue across 9 countries in under four years, with tens of millions of people using our products every month. And we're now one of the fastest growing tech scale-ups in Europe.

We are in search of a dedicated Embedded Systems Engineer to join our innovative team as our new #bloqstar. In this role, you'll play a crucial role in the development of firmware for our hardware products and the integration of high-level software with the firmware. The ideal candidate will have experience in IoT and embedded systems, from microcontrollers to SoC (System-on-a-Chip), with a strong background in RTOS, bootloaders, driver development, and OTA implementation.

Fair warning: we're scaling fast and the data and reporting capabilities are scaling with us. You'll often need to pull from multiple systems and build the picture yourself before you can analyse it. If you need everything pre-structured to do good work, this isn't the role.

What you’ll be doing:

• Develop and maintain firmware for various hardware components;
• Debug system-level issues across multiple stack layers from kernel to application and drive firmware/software code optimizations;
• Understand software components from multiple partner teams, lead the integration of those components into an unified product code base;
• Develop and maintain Yocto Project-based Linux distributions (e.g., Torizon OS);
• Customize existing Yocto layers, implement drivers and system configurations;
• Design and implement firmware unit testing and configure CI pipelines;
• Participate in design reviews, providing feedback and suggesting improvements to enhance hardware system performance and reliability;
• Produce comprehensive technical documentation.

What you’ll bring to the table:

• Master’s degree in Electrical, Electronic, or Software Engineering; 3-5 years of experience in Embedded Software and Systems development;
• Proficient in Python and C/C++ applied at application level; Solid understanding of real-time embedded systems and OS (e.g., Embedded Linux, Yocto-based OS);
• Experience in distributed systems, microservices architectures and Docker;
• Experience with Django, FastAPI, Flask or similar for REST API development;
• Experience with Firmware unit testing; Familiar with version control systems (e.g., Git, SVN);

It would be great if you would also have:

• Basic awareness of cloud computing architectures;
• Experience troubleshooting hardware issues and providing technical support;
• Familiarity with IoT and communication protocols (e.g., MQTT, 4G L TE, Nb-IoT);
• Familiarity with AWS services (especially IoT Core and S3).

Why join us?

• The opportunity to join our team and play a pivotal role in contributing to innovative solutions that redefine Bloq.it's revolution in the smart locker industry ;
• A dynamic and fast-paced work environment with a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning ;
• Competitive salary and flexible benefits package, tailored to your experience and skills ;
• Eligibility for performance-based bonus, tied to your results and designed to reward your impact ;
• Work how you work best - we offer a remote-friendly policy and flexible hours so you can stay productive and keep life balanced ;
• Portuguese Health Insurance including mental health;
• Flexible Sports and Wellness membership covering multiple gyms and studios
• Unlimited days off (subject to manager approval).

Bloq.it is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are based on merit, competence, and qualifications and not on race, gender, nationality, or any other personal characteristic.

If you require any special arrangements during the recruitment process, please let us know so that we can accommodate you in the best possible way.