Embedded Lead Engineer

Pi-Square Technologies LLC; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Pi-square technologies in Michigan seeks an Embedded Lead Engineer with 5–10 years of embedded software experience to lead development on ARM-based platforms, including Yocto Linux. The role collaborates across Agile teams to drive robust, scalable embedded solutions.

The candidate will optimize embedded Linux systems, implement efficient IPC using ZeroMQ/D-Bus, and guide cross-functional integration with microservices and legacy apps. Strong documentation and risk management are essential.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of embedded software experience.
• Hands-on with Yocto Linux and ARM-based platforms (NXP i.MX6).
• Working knowledge of systemd, hardware watchdog, and Linux OS optimization.
• Familiarity with ASP.NET Core microservices and IPC frameworks such as ZeroMQ or D-Bus.
• Experience in regulated industries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Optimize embedded software solutions using ZeroMQ, ActiveMQ, Embedded Linux, C#, and PostgreSQL.
• Drive integration and communication strategies between microservices, legacy applications, and embedded systems.
• Tune performance, observability, monitoring, logging, and proactive incident analysis.
• Provide code reviews, risk management, and technical documentation for Yocto-based Linux platforms.
• Collaborate with Agile teams to ensure feasibility and roadmap execution.

Skills

Embedded software

Yocto Linux

ARM-based platforms (i.MX6)

Systemd

Hardware watchdog

Linux optimization

ASP.NET Core microservices

ZeroMQ

D-Bus

Regulated industries experience

Tools

ZeroMQ

ActiveMQ

PostgreSQL

C#

Embedded Linux

Job description

Embedded Lead Engineer

Required Skills & Experience

• 5-10 years of embedded software experience
• Hands-on expertise with YoctoLinux build systems and ARM-based embedded platforms (NXP i.MX6 or similar)
• Working knowledge of systemdservice management, hardware watchdog integration, and Linux OS optimization
• Familiarity with ASP.NET Core microservices and lightweight IPC frameworks such as ZeroMQor 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.

Pi-square technologies is a Michigan (USA) Headquartered Automotive Embedded Engineering Services company, Synergy Partner for major OEMs and Tier 1s and their implementation partners in Automotive Embedded Product Development, Projects, Requirements Analysis, Software Design, Software Implementation, Efficient Build, Release Process, and turnkey software V & V Services. We have more than 20+ years of industry expertise with specialization in the latest cutting-edge automotive technologies such as Infotainment, connected vehicles, Cyber security, OTA, and Advanced Safety/ Body electronics.