Senior Embedded Lead Engineer — Yocto/Linux & ARM

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group is seeking an Embedded Lead Engineer with deep expertise in Embedded Linux, Yocto, and ARM-based platforms. You will design, optimize, and integrate embedded software across microservices and legacy components.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with C#, ZeroMQ, ActiveMQ, PostgreSQL, and regulated environments such as medical devices or life sciences, and will guide Agile teams toward higher quality software.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of hands-on embedded software development experience.
• Strong experience with Yocto Linux build systems.
• Hands-on experience with ARM-based embedded platforms such as NXP i.MX6 or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of Embedded Linux, systemd service management, hardware watchdogs, and Linux OS optimization.
• Familiarity with ASP.NET Core microservices and C#.
• Experience with lightweight IPC frameworks such as ZeroMQ or D-Bus.
• Knowledge of messaging technologies such as ActiveMQ.
• Experience with PostgreSQL and database performance optimization.
• Strong understanding of system integration, APIs, software performance, and reliability.
• Experience with code reviews, technical documentation, risk management, and Agile development.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize embedded software solutions using Embedded Linux, C#, ZeroMQ, ActiveMQ, and PostgreSQL.
• Work with Yocto Linux build systems and ARM-based embedded platforms, including NXP i.MX6 or similar architectures.
• Manage Linux services using systemd and implement hardware watchdog integration and OS optimization.
• Design and implement communication strategies between microservices, legacy applications, and embedded systems using messaging frameworks and APIs.
• Optimize database performance, messaging systems, and application reliability.
• Implement observability, monitoring, logging, and proactive incident analysis to improve operational performance.
• Conduct code reviews, perform risk assessments, and maintain technical documentation.
• Provide technical guidance on Yocto-based Linux platforms and embedded software development best practices.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional Agile teams to assess technical feasibility, support delivery roadmaps, and continuously improve solution quality.

Skills

Embedded C/C++

Yocto Linux

ARM-based platforms

C#

ZeroMQ

ActiveMQ

PostgreSQL

Systemd

Agile

Code reviews

Tools

D-Bus

Job description

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group is seeking an Embedded Lead Engineer with deep expertise in Embedded Linux, Yocto, and ARM-based platforms. You will design, optimize, and integrate embedded software across microservices and legacy components.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with C#, ZeroMQ, ActiveMQ, PostgreSQL, and regulated environments such as medical devices or life sciences, and will guide Agile teams toward higher quality software.