Lead Embedded Software Engineer – AI-Driven RTOS

Harris Geospatial Solutions; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 117,000 - 218,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Education assistance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Lead Software Engineer (Level 5) to join the devices team developing next-generation radio platform software in Rochester, NY or Lynchburg, VA. The role blends embedded real-time software engineering with AI-driven development in an Agile environment.

The ideal candidate has mastery of embedded Linux and Android OS, 9+ years of relevant experience, and a proven track record leading technical teams. Competitive salary with strong benefits and a 9/80 schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience with embedded Linux and Android operating systems is required.
• Proven ability to lead engineering teams in an Agile environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead Architecture Design for embedded tactical devices.
• Drive AI integration to accelerate SDLC.
• Develop, customize, and maintain core software on RTOS/embedded Linux.
• Provide technical leadership and foster cross-functional collaboration.
• Ensure real-time performance and reliability of complex software.

Skills

C/C++

Embedded Linux

Android OS

RTOS

AI tooling

Technical leadership

CI/CD

JTAG

U-Boot

Linux kernel

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

JTAG

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

AOSP

U-Boot

Job description

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Lead Software Engineer (Level 5) to join the devices team developing next-generation radio platform software in Rochester, NY or Lynchburg, VA. The role blends embedded real-time software engineering with AI-driven development in an Agile environment.

The ideal candidate has mastery of embedded Linux and Android OS, 9+ years of relevant experience, and a proven track record leading technical teams. Competitive salary with strong benefits and a 9/80 schedule.