Sr Principal Software Engineer, Sr Principal Embedded Software Engineer

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Hopkins, MN, USA
Hybrid
Senior level
Cloud • Hardware • Internet of Things
The Role
Lead architecture and development of embedded Linux software for 5G cellular routers with Wi‑Fi 7/8. Implement roadmap features (eSIM, network slicing, dual‑SIM), design networking stack (routing, NAT, firewall), drive cross‑functional integration, champion agile practices, automated testing, CI/CD, and adopt AI tools to improve code quality and delivery.
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Key Responsibilities:
• Architect and develop embedded Linux software for 5G cellular routers with integrated Wi-Fi 7/8 capabilities.
• Lead the implementation of key features on the product roadmap, including eSIM, 5G Network Slicing, Dual SIM / Dual Standy/Active, and user experience enhancements.
• Design and optimize networking components, including IP routing, Ethernet interfaces, NAT, and firewall functionality.
• Lead cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of software with hardware, cloud services, and user interfaces.
• Drive agile development practices, including sprint planning, code reviews, and continuous integration.
• Champion software quality through automated testing, static analysis, and robust CI/CD pipelines.
• Integrate AI-powered development tools to accelerate development and improve code quality.
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Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related field
• 10 + years of hands-on software engineering experience
• Proven expertise programming in C for real-time embedded systems or Linux/FreeRTOS platforms

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Preferred Skills:
• Experience with wireless (5G, Wi-Fi, GNSS, BT) and network technologies.
• Experience with Qualcomm software architecture (ex. SDX35, SDX6x, SDX7x platforms)
• Knowledge of containerization, virtualization, or edge computing in embedded environments.
• Exposure to DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines for embedded systems.
• Contributions to open-source networking or embedded projects.


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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
  • 10+ years of hands-on software engineering experience
  • Proven expertise programming in C for real-time embedded systems or Linux/FreeRTOS platforms
  • Experience with wireless technologies (5G, Wi‑Fi, GNSS, Bluetooth)
  • Experience with Qualcomm platforms (SDX35, SDX6x, SDX7x)
  • Knowledge of containerization, virtualization, or edge computing in embedded environments
  • Exposure to DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines for embedded systems
  • Contributions to open-source networking or embedded projects
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The Company
Hopkins, MN
920 Employees
Year Founded: 1985

What We Do

Digi International (Digi) is a leading global provider of mission-critical and business-critical machine-to-machine (M2M) and Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity products and services. We help our customers create next generation connected products and deploy and manage critical communications infrastructures in demanding environments. Our embedded modules and off-the-shelf routers, gateways and network products are designed for relentless reliability and deliver unquestioned performance and security. Our cloud-based software and professional services help customers put their connected products and assets to work across a broad range of mission-critical industry applications. Founded in 1985, we’ve helped our customers connect over 100 million things, and growing.

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