Embedded Lead Engineer

Work Model: Hybrid
Locations: Cleveland, Detroit, Akron, Buffalo, Pittsburgh, Columbus, Toedo & Ann Arbor
Job Type: Contract

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Embedded Lead Engineer with strong expertise in Embedded Linux, Yocto, ARM-based embedded platforms, C#, microservices, and system integration.

The ideal candidate will have 5–10 years of embedded software development experience and hands-on experience developing, optimizing, and integrating embedded Linux solutions. Experience with regulated industries such as medical devices or life sciences is highly preferred.

Required Skills & Experience

• 5–10 years of embedded software development experience.

• Hands-on experience with Yocto Linux / Yocto Project build systems.

• Strong experience with ARM-based embedded platforms, preferably NXP i.MX6 or similar.

• Working knowledge of systemd service management.

• Experience with hardware watchdog integration.

• Experience with Embedded Linux OS optimization, performance tuning, and troubleshooting.

• Familiarity with ASP.NET Core microservices.

• Experience with lightweight Inter-Process Communication (IPC) frameworks such as:

  • ZeroMQ

  • D-Bus

• Experience with C# and embedded software development.

• Experience with PostgreSQL and database optimization.

• Strong understanding of embedded system integration and software architecture.

• Experience with code reviews, technical documentation, and risk management.

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in regulated industries, especially:

  • Medical Devices

  • Life Sciences

  • Healthcare Technology

  • Other safety- or compliance-driven environments

• Experience with messaging frameworks such as ActiveMQ.

• Experience integrating embedded systems with legacy applications and microservices.

• Knowledge of observability, monitoring, logging, and incident analysis.

• Experience working in Agile development environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and optimization of embedded software solutions using Embedded Linux, Yocto, C#, ZeroMQ, ActiveMQ, and PostgreSQL.

• Design and optimize communication strategies between microservices, legacy applications, and embedded systems.

• Implement messaging and API-based architectures for reliable system communication.

• Optimize system performance, reliability, maintainability, and operational efficiency.

• Perform database tuning and messaging optimization.

• Implement and improve observability, monitoring, logging, and incident analysis.

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

• Conduct code reviews and support software quality and engineering best practices.

• Support risk management and development of technical documentation.

• Collaborate with cross-functional Agile teams to assess technical feasibility and support delivery roadmaps.

• Troubleshoot system-level issues across embedded Linux, microservices, messaging, databases, and hardware interfaces.

• Continuously improve software reliability, performance, and overall solution quality.