Lead Embedded Software Engineer

US641 Valmet, Inc.; Owings Mills (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-funded registered pension plan

Competitive wage and benefits

Job summary

Valmet is seeking a Lead Embedded Software Engineer to define platform direction and tackle complex embedded challenges for automation solutions. You will shape the long‑term evolution of embedded Linux platforms, mentor engineers, and drive architecture across hardware, firmware, software, and product teams.

You will lead Yocto-based development, kernel configuration, drivers, and real-time system behavior, delivering high‑performance, reliable platforms with lifecycle considerations.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of embedded Linux development experience.
• Experience leading architecture and platform strategy across embedded Linux.
• Strong design and debugging skills for kernel modules and drivers.
• Proven ability to mentor engineers and drive technical decisions.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and architectural oversight for embedded Linux software across multiple product lines.
• Drive platform strategy across Yocto builds, kernel configuration, driver architecture, and real-time behavior.
• Lead development, debugging, and optimization of Linux kernel modules, drivers, and applications.
• Architect and guide real-time, performance-critical applications in C/C++.
• Mentor embedded engineers and align platform with hardware and product teams.
• Oversee BSP integration and validation of embedded platform components.
• Contribute to architecture documentation and engineering standards.

Skills

Embedded Linux development

C/C++

Linux kernel internals

Real-time systems

Technical leadership

Hardware-software integration

Yocto Project

Debugging/profiling

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Computer/Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Yocto

Valgrind

perf

oprofile

Job description

Are you a technical leader who can define platform direction, tackle complex embedded challenges, and shape the long-term evolution of embedded products? If so, you could be our next Lead Embedded Software Engineer, responsible for leading the architecture, implementation, and advancement of the embedded Linux platforms that power our automation solutions. Our winning team is built by continuous investment in skills development, leadership and well-being. As a global company, we offer many career paths to suit individual needs and aspirations. Apply your expertise in our industry leading team of automation professionals. As a senior technical authority, you will influence product strategy, drive architectural decisions, mentor engineers, and ensure our embedded platforms deliver on performance, reliability, and lifecycle expectations. You’ll work across hardware, firmware, software, and product teams to align the platform with both immediate needs and long‑term vision.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and architectural oversight for embedded Linux software across multiple product lines
• Drive the platform strategy across Yocto builds, kernel configuration, driver architecture, and real‑time system behavior
• Lead development, debugging, and optimization of Linux kernel modules, device drivers, and application software
• Architect and guide the implementation of real‑time, performance‑critical applications in C/C++
• Drive resolution of complex issues spanning hardware, kernel, bootloaders, and user‑space components
• Ensure long-term platform maintainability, security posture, and scalability
• Mentor embedded engineers and raise the technical bar across the organization
• Collaborate with hardware, test, manufacturing, and product management to ensure system success
• Oversee BSP integration and validation of embedded platform components
• Contribute to architecture documentation, design guidelines, and engineering standards
• Represent embedded engineering in design reviews, technical governance, and roadmap planning

Ideal Candidate

• Brings 7+ years of experience in embedded Linux development
• Holds a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer/Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent
• Has strong expertise with Yocto and custom Linux distribution development
• Is familiar with debugging and profiling tools such as Valgrind, perf, oprofile, or similar
• Has mastery of Linux kernel internals, device drivers, and low-level system debugging
• Is highly proficient in C/C++ for embedded and real‑time applications
• Understands low‑latency and deterministic system design (e.g., PREEMPT_RT)
• Has a proven track record of technical leadership
• Is comfortable working at the intersection of hardware and software
• Demonstrates strong systems thinking, structured problem‑solving, and lifecycle awareness
• Experience in industrial automation or mission‑critical environments is a plus

Benefits

• We offer a challenging work environment that values innovation and suits development‑minded people who enjoy working in a fast‑paced and dynamic setting
• Includes a generous wage and benefits package that includes a company-funded registered pension plan
• Please note that any offer of employment is contingent upon a background check

Additional Information Delivering competitive technologies and services is what we do best. At Valmet, we continue to push forward and develop ourselves, concentrating on technology, services, sustainability, local presence, and our people.

Valmet is a global technology leader in serving process industries. We work with our customers throughout the lifecycle, delivering cutting‑edge technologies and services, as well as mission‑critical automation and flow control solutions.

Backed by more than 225 years of industrial experience and a global team of 18,500 professionals close to customers, we are uniquely positioned to transform industries toward a regenerative tomorrow. In 2025, Valmet’s net sales totaled approximately EUR 5.2 billion. Our head office is in Espoo, Finland, and we have experts in approximately 40 countries around the world. Valmet’s shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki.

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