Job Title: Embedded Lead Engineer

Location: Cleveland, OH | Detroit, MI | Akron, OH | Buffalo, NY | Pittsburgh, PA | Columbus, OH | Toledo, OH | Ann Arbor, MI
Work Model: Hybrid
Travel: Approximately one week per month, as required

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Embedded Lead Engineer with strong hands-on expertise in embedded software development, Embedded Linux, Yocto build systems, and ARM-based embedded platforms. The ideal candidate will have experience developing and optimizing embedded device software, integrating microservices with embedded systems, and building reliable, high-performance solutions for complex technical environments.

The candidate should have a strong understanding of Linux system management, hardware watchdog integration, inter-process communication (IPC), and messaging frameworks. Experience with ASP.NET Core microservices, C#, PostgreSQL, and regulated industries such as medical devices or life sciences is highly desirable.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• 5–10 years of hands-on embedded software development experience, including embedded device development.

• Strong experience with Yocto Linux build systems and Embedded Linux environments.

• Hands-on experience with ARM-based embedded platforms, such as NXP i.MX6 or similar architectures.

• Working knowledge of systemd service management, hardware watchdog integration, and Linux operating system optimization.

• Experience with messaging frameworks such as ZeroMQ and ActiveMQ.

• Familiarity with lightweight IPC frameworks, including ZeroMQ or D-Bus.

• Working knowledge of ASP.NET Core microservices and API-based architectures.

• Experience with C# and PostgreSQL in software development or system integration environments.

• Strong understanding of performance optimization, system reliability, logging, monitoring, observability, and incident analysis.

• Experience conducting code reviews, managing technical risks, and preparing technical documentation.

• Ability to lead technical discussions and collaborate with cross-functional Agile teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in regulated industries, particularly medical devices, life sciences, healthcare technology, or similar environments.

• Experience integrating embedded devices with microservices, legacy applications, and enterprise systems.

• Familiarity with database tuning, messaging optimization, and production system troubleshooting.

• Experience providing technical leadership and guidance on Yocto-based Linux platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize embedded software solutions using Embedded Linux, Yocto, C#, ZeroMQ, ActiveMQ, and PostgreSQL.

• Lead integration strategies connecting embedded devices, microservices, and legacy applications through messaging frameworks and API-based architectures.

• Optimize system performance, reliability, maintainability, and operational stability across embedded and software components.

• Configure and maintain Linux services, hardware watchdog mechanisms, and system-level performance optimizations.

• Identify and resolve complex technical issues through proactive monitoring, logging, observability, database tuning, and incident analysis.

• Conduct code reviews, assess technical risks, maintain comprehensive documentation, and establish development best practices.

• Provide technical guidance and support for Yocto-based Linux platforms and ARM-based embedded systems.

• Collaborate with cross-functional Agile teams to evaluate technical feasibility, support delivery roadmaps, and improve overall solution quality.

• Promote reliable, scalable, and maintainable software architectures while ensuring alignment with applicable quality and compliance requirements.