Senior Embedded Linux Engineer - IoT & Hardware

Nrg Bluewater Wind; Washington; Hybrid; USD 161,000 - 207,000; Full time

Job summary

NRG Energy in Seattle offers a hybrid software engineering role focused on embedded systems. You will develop in C/C++ for Linux-based IoT hardware, build custom distributions with Yocto/Buildroot, and work closely with hardware teams on board bring-up and debugging.

The role requires 5+ years in professional software development, a BS in CE/CS, and strong Linux/IoT protocol skills (HTTP, MQTT, JSON).

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of professional software development experience.
• BS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or closely related field.
• Strong proficiency in C and modern C++.
• Deep understanding of embedded Linux (kernel, drivers, boot chain).
• Experience with Yocto, Buildroot, or similar build systems.
• Experience with hardware bring-up, debugging at the hardware/software boundary.
• Experience with Python or Rust.
• Solid understanding of web/IoT protocols (HTTP, MQTT, JSON, Protobufs).

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded Linux software for hardware platforms.
• Build and customize Linux distributions using Yocto/Buildroot.
• Collaborate with hardware teams on board bring-up and debugging.
• Implement cross-compiling, unit testing, and debugging in Linux environments.

Skills

C

C++

Embedded Linux

Python

Rust

IoT Protocols

Education

BS in Computer Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

JTAG

Logic analyzers

Oscilloscopes

Yocto

Buildroot

Job description

NRG Energy in Seattle offers a hybrid software engineering role focused on embedded systems. You will develop in C/C++ for Linux-based IoT hardware, build custom distributions with Yocto/Buildroot, and work closely with hardware teams on board bring-up and debugging.

The role requires 5+ years in professional software development, a BS in CE/CS, and strong Linux/IoT protocol skills (HTTP, MQTT, JSON).