Embedded Lead Engineer - Yocto/Linux ARM Microservices

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

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

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

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

Job description

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