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.
