Principal Engineer, Embedded Systems

Company Description

We are a Digital Product Engineering company that is scaling in a big way! We build products, services, and experiences that inspire, excite, and delight. We work at scale — across all devices and digital mediums, and our people exist everywhere in the world (15000+ experts across 26 countries, to be exact). Our work culture is dynamic and non-hierarchical. We are looking for great new colleagues. That is where you come in!

Job Description

Job Title: Principal Engineer Embedded Systems

Job Summary: We seek an experienced Principal Engineer with expertise in designing, developing, and integrating embedded systems software and firmware.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in C/C++ programming, mobile operating systems internals, driver development, and SDK/API architecture. This person will lead teams, develop innovative solutions, and deliver enterprise-grade products within Agile environments. They will work on advanced projects involving edge computing systems, Android/Linux platforms, and custom solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the architecture, design, and development of embedded systems, software solutions, operating systems and firmware.
• Manage the design and development of SDKs, drivers, and APIs for various embedded platforms and devices.
• Lead Android/Linux operating system internals and custom framework development.
• Architect and lead the development of complex solutions having deeper integration with embedded operating systems, edge computer vision and edge AI systems.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements, design solutions, and ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Mentor and guide engineering teams, ensuring adherence to Agile principles and best practices.
• Lead unit testing, integration, and verification activities for embedded applications.
• Communicate with external stakeholders and manage project timelines and deliverables.

Qualifications:

• Education: Master's degree in Computer Science, Electronics, or related field (preferred).

Experience:

• 10+ years in embedded systems development, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proficiency in C/C++, embedded technologies (Android, Linux, Windows), and driver development.
• Strong understanding of hardware architecture, system integration, and real-time embedded systems.
• Hands-on experience with SDK/API design, prototyping, and object-oriented programming.
• Experience with tools like Android Studio, Visual Studio, GIT, CI/CD (Jenkins), JIRA, and Confluence.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with cloud integration and Edge computing
• Experience in Agile software development, unit testing, and performance benchmarking.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to coordinate between teams and clients.