Remote Embedded Linux Engineer – High-Performance Systems

SQUAD; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gig-contract

21 paid vacation days

Job summary

SQUAD is seeking an experienced Embedded Engineer to design, develop, and maintain Linux-based embedded systems. You will drive system software solutions, optimize performance, and guide technical directions across complex hardware-software environments.

The role focuses on integrating software with hardware, ensuring reliability, and mentoring colleagues while adopting modern tooling and processes. Strong C/C++, Linux, and debugging skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in embedded software development.
• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, IT, or related fields.
• Hands-on experience writing clean, optimized C/C++ for embedded platforms.
• Practical experience with embedded Linux platforms and kernel module development.
• Solid understanding of embedded peripherals, sensors, and standard communication protocols (I2C, SPI, UART).
• Proficiency with JTAG, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and troubleshooting tools for performance tuning.
• Strong Git workflow experience for version control and collaborative development.
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills, ownership of deliverables, adaptable mindset.
• At least an Intermediate level in both written and spoken English (B1).

Responsibilities

• Design, write, and optimize embedded software for hardware platforms, prioritizing reliability and high performance.
• Collaborate closely with hardware and software engineering teams to integrate, test, and validate system components.
• Identify and resolve complex system issues and bugs using hardware and software diagnostic tools to guarantee system stability.
• Conduct thorough code reviews to maintain high quality standards and mentor junior engineers on best practices.
• Adopt modern tools, frameworks, and methodologies to enhance engineering processes while keeping technical documentation accurate and up to date.

Skills

C/C++ for embedded

Embedded Linux

Git workflow

Analytical problem solving

English communication (B1+)

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s/PhD in CS/CE/IT or related

Tools

JTAG

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Job description

SQUAD is seeking an experienced Embedded Engineer to design, develop, and maintain Linux-based embedded systems. You will drive system software solutions, optimize performance, and guide technical directions across complex hardware-software environments.

The role focuses on integrating software with hardware, ensuring reliability, and mentoring colleagues while adopting modern tooling and processes. Strong C/C++, Linux, and debugging skills are essential.