The Embedded Software Engineer develops and integrates real-time embedded systems, collaborates with teams, and ensures system performance and compliance through hands-on debugging and optimization.
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Embedded Software Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in real-time embedded systems development using C/C++, with proven expertise in FreeRTOS and various communication protocols. This role involves close collaboration with both hardware (HW) and software (SW) teams from the design phase through product development and deployment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work closely with HW and SW teams to define system requirements and design specifications.
- Perform board bring-up activities and introduce Board Support Packages (BSP) across all company products.
- Develop, integrate, and optimize BSP components for embedded systems.
- Conduct HW and SW integration activities to ensure seamless system performance.
- Hands-on experience in Embedded Linux, Linux BSP development, including Yocto / Buildroot, drivers, bootloader, and device tree.Implement and test communication protocols such as UART, SPI, I2C, etc.
- Utilize measurement tools such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and logic analyzers to validate and debug system functionality.
- Support the product lifecycle from prototype to production, ensuring compliance with design requirements.
- Debug and troubleshoot system-level issues, including hardware/software interactions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize embedded system performance.
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in real-time embedded systems development using C/C++.
- Strong hands-on experience with FreeRTOS.
- Proficiency in communication protocols: UART, SPI, I2C (must-have).
- Solid experience with software and hardware integration.
- Hands-on experience with measurement tools, including oscilloscope, multimeter, and logic analyzer.
- Ability to analyze and interpret electronic schematics.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Preferred Qualifications (Big Advantage):
- Experience with STM32 MCUs.
- Knowledge and experience with BLE and Wi-Fi technologies.
- Proficiency in reading and understanding electronics schematics.
- Hands-on experience in Embedded Linux, Linux BSP development, including Yocto / Buildroot, drivers, bootloader, and device tree.
What We Offer:
- A challenging and rewarding work environment.
- Opportunities to work on cutting-edge technologies.
- Collaborative and supportive team culture.
Top Skills
Buildroot
C/C++
Embedded Linux
Freertos
I2C
Logic Analyzers
Multimeters
Oscilloscopes
Spi
Uart
Yocto
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