Valmet
Lead Embedded Software Engineer
Owings Mills, MD · Contract
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 21 days ago
C++LinuxCybersecurityProduct StrategyRoadmappingEmbedded SystemsElectrical EngineeringLeadershipProblem Solving
About the role
- Our winning team is built by continuous investment in skills development, leadership and well-being.
- Please note that any offer of employment is contingent upon a background check.
- Additional Information Delivering competitive technologies and services is what we do best.
Responsibilities
- Drive the platform strategy across Yocto builds, kernel configuration, driver architecture, and real‑time system behavior
- Lead development, debugging, and optimization of Linux kernel modules, device drivers, and application software
- Drive resolution of complex issues spanning hardware, kernel, bootloaders, and user‑space components
- Collaborate with hardware, test, manufacturing, and product management to ensure system success
- Contribute to architecture documentation, design guidelines, and engineering standards
- Represent embedded engineering in design reviews, technical governance, and roadmap planning
- If so, you could be our next Lead Embedded Software Engineer, responsible for leading the architecture, implementation, and advancement of the embedded Linux platforms that power our automation solutions.
- As a senior technical authority, you will influence product strategy, drive architectural decisions, mentor engineers, and ensure our embedded platforms deliver on performance, reliability, and lifecycle expectations.
Requirements
- Brings 7+ years of experience in embedded Linux development
- Holds a Bachelor's or Master's in Computer/Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent
Benefits
- Includes a generous wage and benefits package that includes a company-funded registered pension plan.
- You'll work across hardware, firmware, software, and product teams to align the platform with both immediate needs and long‑term vision.
Company info
- We offer a challenging work environment that values innovation and suits development-minded people who enjoy working in a fast-paced and dynamic setting.
- As a global company, we offer many career paths to suit individual needs and aspirations.
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