W2 ONLY - Need C++/Embedded Lead Engineer- HYBRID- Multiple Locations

Embedded Lead Engineer

Location: Cleveland, OH | Detroit, MI | Akron, OH | Buffalo, NY | Pittsburgh, PA | Columbus, OH | Toledo, OH | Ann Arbor, MI
Work Model: Hybrid. 1 week a month of travel might be reasonable
Years of Experience: 5-10 years

Required Skills & Experience

• 5-10 years of embedded software experience
• Hands-on expertise with Yocto Linux build systems and ARM-based embedded platforms (NXP i.MX6 or similar)
• Working knowledge of systemd service management, hardware watchdog integration, and Linux OS optimization
• Familiarity with ASP.NET Core microservices and lightweight IPC frameworks such as ZeroMQ or D-Bus
• Experience working in regulated industries (medical devices, life sciences, or similar) is preferred

Responsibilities

• Optimize embedded software solutions using ZeroMQ, ActiveMQ, Embedded Linux, C#, and PostgreSQL, ensuring performance, reliability, and maintainability.
• Drive integration and communication strategies between microservices, legacy applications, and embedded systems using messaging frameworks and API-based architectures.
• Optimize system performance and operational excellence through database tuning, messaging optimization, observability, monitoring, logging, and proactive incident analysis.
• Expertise on code reviews, risk management, technical documentation, and guidance on Yocto-based Linux platforms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional Agile teams to ensure technical feasibility, support delivery roadmaps, and continuously improve solution quality and reliability.