Principal Embedded Software Engineer: Yocto & CI/CD

Altentechnologyusa; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead embedded platform software efforts in Colorado. You will build Yocto-based Linux distributions, implement CI/CD pipelines with security automation, and drive BSP development including hypervisors and device drivers.

You’ll ensure secure boot, OTA updates, and collaboration across hardware, software, and product teams, applying Agile practices and mentoring junior engineers.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with Yocto and embedded Linux platform development.
• Hands-on with Xilinx SoC-based embedded systems (Zynq/Zynq UltraScale+).
• Experience with build systems and CI/CD pipelines.
• Understanding BSP, OS layers, boot flows and device security.
• Collaborative cross-functional teamwork in hardware and software.
• Familiar with Agile methodologies (Scrum).
• Excellent debugging and problem-solving skills.
• Engineering degree required; multiple education pathways supported.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain embedded platform software and build infrastructure.
• Create and support Yocto-based embedded Linux distributions.
• Create CI/CD pipelines integrated with security automation tools.
• Develop BSP software, including hypervisors and device drivers.
• Support networking security, secure boot, and OTA update mechanisms.
• Collaborate with product teams to define platform capabilities.
• Document software engineering policies and procedures.
• Act as primary Platforms POC with program leads and stakeholders.

Skills

Yocto

Embedded Linux

CI/CD pipelines

Device drivers

Security

Debugging

Cross-functional teamwork

Agile / Scrum

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Master’s or PhD in Engineering (optional)

Tools

Xilinx SoC

Yocto-based builds

CI/CD tools (Jira, Bamboo, Confluence)

GitHub/GitLab

Docker

Job description

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead embedded platform software efforts in Colorado. You will build Yocto-based Linux distributions, implement CI/CD pipelines with security automation, and drive BSP development including hypervisors and device drivers.

You’ll ensure secure boot, OTA updates, and collaboration across hardware, software, and product teams, applying Agile practices and mentoring junior engineers.