Senior Embedded Linux Engineer - C/C++, IoT, Hybrid Seattle

NRG Energy; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 161,000 - 207,000; Full time

Job summary

NRG Energy, in Seattle, seeks a senior software engineer to design and maintain embedded systems for its smart home portfolio. The role demands deep expertise in C, C++, and embedded Linux, with hands-on work on Yocto/Buildroot, hardware debugging, and BSP integration.

You will collaborate across hardware and software teams in a hybrid in-office and remote setting. The position requires in-office presence in Seattle on a hybrid schedule (Mon–Thu in the office with a work-from-home day on

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of professional software development experience.
• BS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Strong proficiency in C and modern C++.
• Deep understanding of embedded Linux (kernel, drivers, boot chain).
• Hands-on experience with Yocto or Buildroot.
• Hardware debugging on board bring-up with JTAG, logic analyzers, oscilloscopes.
• Experience integrating BSPs and drivers from vendors/partners.
• Python or Rust experience.
• Knowledge of HTTP, MQTT, JSON, Protobufs protocols.
• Linux cross-compiling, unit testing, and debugging.

Skills

C

C++

Embedded Linux

Yocto/Buildroot

Hardware Debugging

BSP Integration

Python

Rust

IoT Protocols

Linux Cross-compiling

Education

BS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Yocto

Buildroot

JTAG

Logic Analyzers

Oscilloscopes

Job description

NRG Energy, in Seattle, seeks a senior software engineer to design and maintain embedded systems for its smart home portfolio. The role demands deep expertise in C, C++, and embedded Linux, with hands-on work on Yocto/Buildroot, hardware debugging, and BSP integration.

You will collaborate across hardware and software teams in a hybrid in-office and remote setting. The position requires in-office presence in Seattle on a hybrid schedule (Mon–Thu in the office with a work-from-home day on