Senior Embedded Linux Software Engineer

Amaris Consulting; Westford (MA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Amaris Consulting is seeking a Senior Embedded Linux Software Engineer to join an R&D team developing next-generation embedded software solutions for critical communication and safety systems. You will work on embedded Linux-based systems, contributing to full lifecycle development and collaborating across locations.

The role emphasizes design, debugging, testing, deployment, and performance optimization, with a hybrid work arrangement requiring 3 onsite days per week in Westford, MA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or a related technical field.
• 7+ years of experience in embedded software development.
• Strong experience developing software for embedded Yocto Linux-based systems.
• Strong programming skills in C and C++.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all phases of the embedded software development lifecycle, from requirements analysis and design through development, testing and deployment.
• Design, develop and maintain embedded applications running on Yocto-based Linux systems.
• Develop multithreaded, multiprocess and real-time applications in C and C++.
• Analyze technical requirements and contribute to software architecture and design decisions.
• Develop and optimize software features with a focus on performance, reliability and maintainability.
• Work closely with software, hardware, systems and other engineering teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Debug and troubleshoot software and hardware-related issues using appropriate development and test tools.
• Perform code reviews and contribute to software quality and development best practices.
• Participate in software integration, verification and validation activities.
• Work with Azure IoT and connected embedded systems.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of development processes, tools and software solutions.
• Support the identification and remediation of software security vulnerabilities, including CVE remediation.
• Collaborate with teams located across different departments, organizations and international locations.
• Contribute technical expertise and provide support and knowledge sharing to other team members.
• Plan and estimate development activities and contribute to project planning.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation related to software design, development and testing.

Skills

C and C++

Embedded software development

Azure IoT

Multithreaded real‑time embedded

Debugging and troubleshooting

GDB

I2C debuggers

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Git

Confluence

JIRA

Python

Make

Bash

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science

Tools

Yocto / BitBake

GDB

I2C debuggers

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Git

Artifactory

JIRA

Confluence

Bash

Make

Python

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Embedded Linux Software Engineer to join an R&D team developing next-generation embedded software solutions for critical communication and safety systems.

In this role, you will contribute to the full software development lifecycle, from architecture and design to development, debugging, testing and deployment. You will work on embedded Linux-based systems and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across different locations.

This is a hybrid position requiring 3 days per week onsite.

Mission

As a Senior Embedded Linux Software Engineer, you will contribute to the design and development of reliable, high-performance embedded applications.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Participate in all phases of the embedded software development lifecycle, from requirements analysis and design through development, testing and deployment.
• Design, develop and maintain embedded applications running on Yocto-based Linux systems.
• Develop multithreaded, multiprocess and real-time applications in C and C++.
• Analyze technical requirements and contribute to software architecture and design decisions.
• Develop and optimize software features with a focus on performance, reliability and maintainability.
• Work closely with software, hardware, systems and other engineering teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Debug and troubleshoot software and hardware-related issues using appropriate development and test tools.
• Perform code reviews and contribute to software quality and development best practices.
• Participate in software integration, verification and validation activities.
• Work with Azure IoT and connected embedded systems.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of development processes, tools and software solutions.
• Support the identification and remediation of software security vulnerabilities, including CVE remediation.
• Collaborate with teams located across different departments, organizations and international locations.
• Contribute technical expertise and provide support and knowledge sharing to other team members.
• Plan and estimate development activities and contribute to project planning.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation related to software design, development and testing.

Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or a related technical field.
• 7+ years of experience in embedded software development.
• Strong experience developing software for embedded Yocto Linux-based systems.
• Strong programming skills in C and C++.
• Experience developing multithreaded, multiprocess and real-time embedded applications.
• Experience with Yocto / BitBake.
• Experience with Azure IoT or similar IoT platforms.
• Good understanding of formal software development methodologies and engineering practices.
• Ability to plan, estimate and manage software development activities.
• Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills.
• Hands-on experience with development and test tools such as GDB, I2C debuggers, oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary and international teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Assets

• Knowledge of network programming and communication protocols.
• Experience with software security and CVE remediation.
• Experience working with rigorous product approval or certification standards such as UL / ULc.
• Experience with Git or other version control systems.
• Experience with artifact management tools such as Artifactory.
• Experience with issue tracking tools such as JIRA or Integrity.
• Experience with scripting and build tools such as Bash, Make and Python.
• Experience with Atlassian tools, including Confluence.
• Experience working on safety-critical, industrial, IoT or connected embedded systems is an asset.

Work Arrangement

Hybrid – 3 days per week onsite in Westford.