Embedded Lead Engineer

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group is seeking an experienced Embedded Lead Engineer to lead embedded Linux projects and optimize ARM-based platforms. The role emphasizes Yocto build systems, microservices integration, and system performance improvements.

Ideal candidates have hands-on embedded software development experience, familiarity with C#, ASP.NET Core, ZeroMQ, ActiveMQ, and PostgreSQL, and are comfortable navigating regulated environments and cross-functional Agile teams.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years hands-on embedded software development experience
• Strong experience with Yocto Linux build systems
• Hands-on experience with ARM-based embedded platforms such as NXP i.MX6
• Working knowledge of Embedded Linux, systemd, hardware watchdogs, and Linux OS optimization
• Familiarity with ASP.NET Core microservices and C#
• Experience with lightweight IPC frameworks such as ZeroMQ or D‑Bus
• Knowledge of ActiveMQ and PostgreSQL
• Experience with code reviews, technical documentation, risk management, and Agile development

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize embedded software solutions using Embedded Linux, C#, ZeroMQ, ActiveMQ, and PostgreSQL
• Work with Yocto Linux build systems and ARM-based embedded platforms
• Manage Linux services using systemd and implement hardware watchdog integration
• Design communication strategies between microservices, legacy applications, and embedded systems using messaging frameworks
• Optimize database performance, messaging systems, and application reliability
• Implement observability, monitoring, logging, and incident analysis to improve operations
• Conduct code reviews, risk assessments, and maintain technical documentation
• Provide technical guidance on Yocto-based Linux platforms and embedded software development best practices
• Collaborate with cross-functional Agile teams to assess feasibility and improve solution quality

Skills

Embedded software

Cross-functional collaboration

Agile development

Technical leadership

Performance optimization

Tools

Yocto Linux

ARM-based platforms

systemd

ZeroMQ

ActiveMQ

PostgreSQL

D‑Bus

Job description

Location: Cleveland OH, Detroit MI, Akron OH, Buffalo NY, Pittsburgh PA, Columbus OH, Toledo OH, or Ann Arbor MI

Travel: Approximately one week per month, as required

Experience: 5–10 years

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Embedded Lead Engineer with strong expertise in Embedded Linux, Yocto build systems, ARM-based embedded platforms, and embedded software development. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience optimizing embedded systems, integrating microservices and messaging frameworks, and improving system performance, reliability, and maintainability.

Experience with C#, ASP.NET Core microservices, ZeroMQ, ActiveMQ, PostgreSQL, and regulated industries such as medical devices or life sciences is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize embedded software solutions using Embedded Linux, C#, ZeroMQ, ActiveMQ, and PostgreSQL.
• Work with Yocto Linux build systems and ARM-based embedded platforms, including NXP i.MX6 or similar architectures.
• Manage Linux services using systemd and implement hardware watchdog integration and operating system optimization.
• Design and implement communication strategies between microservices, legacy applications, and embedded systems using messaging frameworks and APIs.
• Optimize database performance, messaging systems, and application reliability.
• Implement observability, monitoring, logging, and proactive incident analysis to improve operational performance.
• Conduct code reviews, perform risk assessments, and maintain technical documentation.
• Provide technical guidance on Yocto-based Linux platforms and embedded software development best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional Agile teams to assess technical feasibility, support delivery roadmaps, and continuously improve solution quality.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• 5–10 years of hands‑on embedded software development experience.
• Strong experience with Yocto Linux build systems.
• Hands‑on experience with ARM-based embedded platforms, such as NXP i.MX6 or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of Embedded Linux, systemd service management, hardware watchdogs, and Linux OS optimization.
• Familiarity with ASP.NET Core microservices and C#.
• Experience with lightweight inter-process communication (IPC) frameworks such as ZeroMQ or D‑Bus.
• Knowledge of messaging technologies such as ActiveMQ.
• Experience with PostgreSQL and database performance optimization.
• Strong understanding of system integration, APIs, software performance, and reliability.
• Experience with code reviews, technical documentation, risk management, and Agile development.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in regulated industries, particularly medical devices, life sciences, or healthcare technology.
• Experience integrating embedded systems with microservices and legacy applications.
• Knowledge of system observability, monitoring, logging, and incident management.
• Technical leadership experience guiding engineering teams and improving software quality.