Senior Embedded Software Architect & Lead, RTOS/Linux

Aleron; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 93,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Aleron is seeking a Sr Embedded Software Engineer in Melbourne, FL, to lead architecting, developing, and integrating complex embedded software across Bare-Metal, RTOS, and Embedded Linux environments. You will drive hardware/software integration, system debugging, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities include driving software architecture decisions, mentoring junior engineers, and delivering robust software components with direct impact on client projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, CS, software engineering, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in embedded software development.
• Expert‑level proficiency in C and C++.
• Strong Python development experience.
• Experience developing software for Bare‑Metal, FreeRTOS, and/or Embedded Linux environments.
• Experience developing software for AMD/Xilinx Zynq MPSoC and/or MicroBlaze platforms.
• Experience using AMD Vitis IDE and associated debugging tools.
• Experience developing and debugging low‑level device drivers including UART, SPI, I2C, DMA, GPIO, and Ethernet interfaces.
• Strong understanding of embedded software architecture and design principles.
• Experience with hardware/software integration and system‑level debugging.
• Familiarity with GitLab, JIRA, Confluence, and software configuration management practices.
• Strong communication and technical leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, integration, and verification of embedded software components and subsystems.
• Own software architecture and implementation decisions for assigned products and features.
• Develop software solutions for Bare‑Metal, RTOS, and Embedded Linux environments.
• Design and implement low‑level drivers, middleware, communication protocols, and application software.
• Lead software integration efforts involving processors, FPGA designs, sensors, imaging systems, and peripheral devices.
• Perform root‑cause analysis and resolve complex software and system‑level issues.
• Develop software requirements, architecture documents, design specifications, and verification procedures.
• Conduct code reviews and mentor junior engineers in software design, implementation, and debugging techniques.
• Collaborate with systems, FPGA, hardware, verification, manufacturing, and program teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Support project planning activities including technical risk identification, effort estimation, and schedule development.
• Participate in customer demonstrations, technical reviews, and design reviews.

Skills

C/C++ Proficiency

Python

Bare-Metal/RTOS/Embedded Linux

AMD/Xilinx Zynq MPSoC

Vitis IDE debugging

Drivers (UART SPI I2C DMA Ethernet)

Systems-level debugging

Software architecture

Leadership/Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer engineering/EE/CS

Tools

Vitis IDE

Debugging tools

Job description

Aleron is seeking a Sr Embedded Software Engineer in Melbourne, FL, to lead architecting, developing, and integrating complex embedded software across Bare-Metal, RTOS, and Embedded Linux environments. You will drive hardware/software integration, system debugging, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities include driving software architecture decisions, mentoring junior engineers, and delivering robust software components with direct impact on client projects.