Embedded Lead Engineer

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Vor Ort; USD 130.000 - 170.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group is seeking an experienced Embedded Lead Engineer with strong expertise in Embedded Linux, Yocto build systems, and ARM-based embedded platforms. The ideal candidate will optimize embedded systems, integrate microservices and messaging frameworks, and improve 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

Qualifikationen

• 5–10 years of hands-on embedded software development experience.
• Experience with Yocto Linux build systems.
• Hands-on experience with ARM-based embedded platforms, such as NXP i.MX6.
• Knowledge of Embedded Linux, systemd, hardware watchdogs, and OS optimization.
• Familiarity with ASP.NET Core microservices and C#.
• Experience with lightweight 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.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

Embedded software development

Yocto Linux

ARM-based platforms

C# / ASP.NET Core

ZeroMQ / D-Bus IPC

ActiveMQ

PostgreSQL

systemd / Linux optimization

Agile

Code reviews & docs

Tools

Yocto

systemd

ZeroMQ

ActiveMQ

Jobbeschreibung

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.