Embedded Lead Engineer

SARACA; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

SARACA is seeking an experienced embedded software professional in New York for a hybrid role. The candidate will work on Yocto-based Linux platforms and ARM-based embedded systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams across agile environments.

The role emphasizes performance optimization, robust IPC using ZeroMQ/D-Bus, and integration with microservices and legacy applications. Prior experience in medical devices or life sciences is a plus.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

Embedded software

Yocto Linux

ARM-based platforms

Systemd

Linux optimization

Tools

ZeroMQ

D-Bus

ASP.NET Core

PostgreSQL

Job description

Work Model: Hybrid. 1 week a month of travel might be reasonable

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.