Embedded Lead Engineer

TechDigital Group; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

TechDigital Group in Cleveland, Ohio is seeking an experienced embedded software engineer. You will work on ARM-based platforms, optimize Linux-powered systems, and ensure robust integration with microservices.

The role requires strong experience with Yocto, systemd, and IPC frameworks like ZeroMQ or D-Bus, plus a track record in regulated industries. You will collaborate with Agile teams to deliver reliable, scalable embedded solutions.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of embedded software experience.
• Hands-on with Yocto Linux build systems and ARM-based embedded platforms (NXP i.MX6 or similar).
• Experience with systemd, hardware watchdog, and Linux OS optimization.
• Familiarity with ASP.NET Core microservices and lightweight IPC (ZeroMQ or D-Bus).
• Experience in regulated industries (medical devices or life sciences) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Optimize embedded software solutions using ZeroMQ, ActiveMQ, Embedded Linux, C#, and PostgreSQL, ensuring performance, reliability, and maintainability.
• Drive integration and communication strategies between microservices, legacy applications, and embedded systems using messaging frameworks and API-based architectures.
• Optimize system performance and observability through database tuning, messaging optimization, monitoring, logging, and proactive incident analysis.
• Expertise on code reviews, risk management, technical documentation, and guidance on Yocto-based Linux platforms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional Agile teams to ensure technical feasibility, support delivery roadmaps, and continuously improve solution quality and reliability.

Skills

Embedded software development

Yocto Linux

ARM-based platforms

Systemd management

Hardware watchdog integration

Linux OS optimization

ASP.NET Core microservices

ZeroMQ

D-Bus

Regulated industries experience

Tools

ZeroMQ

D-Bus

PostgreSQL

Yocto

Job description

Required Skills & Experience

• 5-10 years of embedded software experience
• Hands-on expertise with Yocto Linux build systems and ARM-based embedded platforms (NXP i.MX6 or similar)
• Working knowledge of systemd service management, hardware watchdog integration, and Linux OS optimization
• Familiarity with ASP.NET Core microservices and lightweight IPC frameworks such as ZeroMQ or D-Bus
• Experience working in regulated industries (medical devices, life sciences, or similar) is preferred

Responsibilities

• Optimize embedded software solutions using ZeroMQ, ActiveMQ, Embedded Linux, C#, and PostgreSQL, ensuring performance, reliability, and maintainability.
• Drive integration and communication strategies between microservices, legacy applications, and embedded systems using messaging frameworks and API-based architectures.
• Optimize system performance and operational excellence through database tuning, messaging optimization, observability, monitoring, logging, and proactive incident analysis.
• Expertise on code reviews, risk management, technical documentation, and guidance on Yocto-based Linux platforms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional Agile teams to ensure technical feasibility, support delivery roadmaps, and continuously improve solution quality and reliability.