Sr. Software Engineer

Description

Position Overview: The Senior Software Engineer is responsible for developing, maintaining, and enhancing the software on embedded Linux-based devices, including RFID readers and edge computing platforms. This role is ideal for candidates who thrive in a cross-functional environment, demonstrate strong ownership of their technical domain, and are passionate about building robust device software that seamlessly integrates hardware and cloud solutions. Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain Linux-based services, microservices, and system components (primarily using Python, Bash, or other scripting languages). Design and implement REST APIs for microservices, device UIs, and Azure cloud integrations. Collaborate with firmware engineering teams to define and consume hardware-level interfaces (RFID, GPIO, drivers, etc.). Enhance telemetry, logging, diagnostics, and observability to facilitate support for QA and Field Service teams. Write unit, integration, and system-level tests suited for embedded environments. Conduct peer code reviews, ensuring code quality, maintainability, and adherence to security and architectural standards. Document APIs, service behavior, package flows, upgrade procedures, and troubleshooting guides. Contribute to design discussions, evaluate technology stack choices, and champion improvements for performance, reliability, and architecture. Stay current with Linux, networking, packaging technologies, RFID standards, and cloud-integration approaches. Partner with QA to review test plans, validate regressions, and resolve field or production issues. Support operations and manufacturing teams by ensuring reliable flows for device provisioning, configuration, and upgrades. Mentor entry level engineers and help develop team skillsets. Demonstrate readiness to learn new frameworks, languages, and platforms as the technology evolves.

Requirements

Required Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science (or related). Equivalent experience with demonstrated software engineering roles may be accepted. 8+ years of software engineering industry experience, with at least 3 years in a senior-level role. Strong Linux experience, including system services, networking, permissions, and shell tools. Solid background in developing microservices, service orchestration, REST APIs, and cloud integrations. Proficient in Python, or willingness to ramp up quickly. Front-end development experience using React. Familiarity with systemd, service orchestration, and Git or equivalent version control. Hands-on experience with software updates, OTA, commissioning, remote device management, and telemetry. Deep understanding of unit, integration, and E2E testing for embedded systems. Ability and drive to troubleshoot complex hardware, software, and system-level interactions. Openness and aptitude for learning new programming languages, tools, and frameworks. Preferred/Additional Qualifications: 2+ years of direct experience with embedded software engineering. Exposure to Rust and/or Go. Experience with RFID systems, IoT, sensor integration, or field-deployed devices. Azure cloud integration experience; working knowledge of MQTT, Linux networking, reverse proxies (e.g., Traefik). Familiarity with DevSecOps, CI/CD (GitHub Actions, Azure Pipelines), and automated testing. Experience navigating compliance or regulated product environments. Security experience (SAST, DAST, SCA tools). Key Attributes for Success: Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Proven ability to take ownership of technical challenges and deliver solutions. Strong troubleshooting expertise for device-to-cloud and device-to-hardware interactions. Team player open to mentoring and learning.

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