IoT Embedded Linux Software Engineer

Insight Global; Apex (NC); Hybrid; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Edge / Gateway Software Automation / Test Engineer in Apex, NC. This mid-senior level role involves designing and implementing unit test automation frameworks for embedded devices, ensuring firmware quality, and collaborating with global teams. Candidates should have a strong background in firmware development, C++, and Python, with a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in firmware development/unit testing of Linux-based embedded devices.
• 5+ years of experience coding, testing, and debugging in C++ Linux.
• Experience with Embedded UI and familiarity with UI frameworks like Qt, GTK.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and deliver the unit test automation framework at the edge.
• Own the development and maintenance of the edge device firmware unit test automation framework.
• Develop technical unit test requirements and design documents for firmware validation.

Skills

Firmware development

Unit testing

C++

Python 3.0

Bash scripting

Embedded UI

Integration testing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or Electrical/Computer Engineering

Job description

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Base pay range

$53.00/hr - $64.00/hr

Must haves:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, computer Science or Electrical/ Computer Engineering
• 3+ years of experience in firmware development/ unit testing of Linux based embedded devices preferably using ARM 32-bit architecture
• 2+ years of experience in unit test case/framework development for IoT device and edge for connectivity with a cloud backend using C++ or Python 3.0 for arm target platforms
• 5+ years of experience in coding, testing and debugging in C++ Linux preferably with ARM devices
• Bash scripting experience
• Experience with Embedded UI in embedded C, C++ and familiarity with UI frameworks like Qt, GTK.
• Experience with integration testing in automation device with edge device and to cloud and mobile applications

Pluses:

• Experience with ARM 64-bit architecture
• LVGL, Storyboard and developing automation scripts to test Embedded UI is an added plus
• Experience integration testing in automation device with edge device and to cloud and mobile app
• Experience with cybersecurity best practices related to Linux/C++ based development libraries
• Expertise in developing, testing and utilizing RESTful APIs or gRPC
• Familiarity with Embedded systems multitasking patterns, IPC mechanism like shared memory, pipes and sockets, semaphores, multithreading and synchronization in C++ Linux environment

Day to Day:

Insight Global is seeking an Edge / Gateway Software Automation / Test Engineer to work in a hybrid setting for a client in Apex, NC. In this role, you will work with a team that is responsible for the design, definition, implementation, and delivery of the unit test automation framework at the edge. This role owns the edge device firmware unit test automation framework and test script development to holistically test firmware, applications, and interfaces running on edge devices.

• Design, definition, implementation, and delivery of the unit test automation framework at the edge.
• Own the development and maintenance of the edge device firmware unit test automation framework and test scripts.
• Conduct holistic reviews of feature sets and code architecture, translating them into test automation enhancements.
• Baseline test cases to optimize test automation code coverage and accuracy, ensuring firmware and software quality assurance.
• Develop technical unit test requirements and design documents for firmware validation.
• Collaborate globally with firmware developers and other QA resources to ensure industry best practices in design, security, testability, and support.
• Develop automated execution and reporting within the CI/CD pipeline to enable seamless handoff to global software quality assurance teams.
• Ensure alignment and allocation of global resources to execute on project deliverables and commitments.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology and Engineering

• Industries

  Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

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