Lead Embedded Linux Software Engineer

CHATSWORTH PRODUCTS INC; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CHATSWORTH PRODUCTS INC seeks a senior software engineer to develop embedded Linux software for innovative CPI products. You will design, implement and validate features in C/C++ and scripting, aiming for high performance and maintainability.

Work spans architecture, Buildroot/Yocto, and device drivers, with collaboration across hardware, QA and field teams. Mentoring juniors and meeting deadlines are essential in this role.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent.
• 10+ years of experience.
• Proficiency with C/C++, Lua, SQL, and Python.
• Experience with Buildroot and embedded Linux build systems (Yocto).
• Proficiency with Makefile-based build systems and cross-compilers.

Responsibilities

• Develops embedded Linux software in C, C++, or other languages for CPI products.
• Translate requirements into OS configurations, package selections, and app implementations.
• Lead analysis, design, and development on projects as SME.
• Optimize architecture for resource use, performance, and maintainability.
• Configure Buildroot environments and cross-compilation toolchains.
• Troubleshoot issues across OS, build systems, and application layers.
• Mentor junior engineers and participate in design reviews.
• Prepare release information for manufacturing and field service.

Skills

C/C++

Lua

Python

SQL databases

Git-based collaboration

Education

BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent

Tools

Buildroot

Yocto

U-Boot

Git

JTAG

Job description

CHATSWORTH PRODUCTS INC seeks a senior software engineer to develop embedded Linux software for innovative CPI products. You will design, implement and validate features in C/C++ and scripting, aiming for high performance and maintainability.

Work spans architecture, Buildroot/Yocto, and device drivers, with collaboration across hardware, QA and field teams. Mentoring juniors and meeting deadlines are essential in this role.