Senior Embedded Linux Engineer - C++/Qt (Smart Home)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

401K plan

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

NRG Energy, via Vivint Smart Home, is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to design and implement embedded Linux software for smart home devices in Seattle. You will work on integrating devices over wireless protocols into the Vivint ecosystem and build compelling user experiences.

The role emphasizes problem solving, teamwork, and delivering high-quality code, with a path from remote to hybrid work schedule and in-office presence in Seattle on a hybrid schedule.

Qualifications

• Experience developing front-end software on embedded Linux platforms.
• Proficiency with modern C++ and QT/QML for UI.
• Knowledge of web/mobile UI concepts is beneficial.
• Experience with Python or Rust.
• Familiarity with HTTP, MQTT, JSON, protobufs.
• Understanding of OO design patterns.
• Experience compiling, unit testing and debugging in Linux.
• BS in Computer Engineering, CS, or closely related field.
• At least 5 years of professional software development experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, deliver, and maintain application-level software for embedded Linux devices.
• Integrate smart home devices over wireless protocols into the Vivint ecosystem.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build compelling user experiences.
• Write high-quality code and continuously learn new skills and technologies.

Skills

Modern C++

QT/QML

Python

Rust

HTTP/MQTT/JSON/Protobuf

OO design patterns

Linux debugging/unit testing

Embedded Linux UI

5+ years of experience

Education

BS in Computer Engineering or CS

Tools

GitHub Copilot

Linux build tools

Protobuf

Job description

NRG Energy, via Vivint Smart Home, is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to design and implement embedded Linux software for smart home devices in Seattle. You will work on integrating devices over wireless protocols into the Vivint ecosystem and build compelling user experiences.

The role emphasizes problem solving, teamwork, and delivering high-quality code, with a path from remote to hybrid work schedule and in-office presence in Seattle on a hybrid schedule.