Embedded C++ Linux Developer

Job Description

Job Title Variations: • Embedded C++ Linux Developer Job Summary/Overview: • Design, develop, test, and debug embedded software applications for Linux-based systems. • Work on the full software development lifecycle for various embedded devices and hardware platforms. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (hardware, QA, product management) to deliver integrated solutions. • Ensure the reliability, performance, and scalability of embedded software. Key Responsibilities: • Software Development: o Design, develop, and maintain embedded software in C++ (often C++11/14/17 or newer) for Linux-based embedded systems. o Write efficient, robust, and optimized code for resource-constrained environments. o Implement and optimize low-level drivers, communication protocols (e.g., I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, Ethernet, USB), and system software. o Work on user-space applications, daemons, and shared libraries. o Develop firmware for various hardware platforms, including microcontrollers, microprocessors, and SoCs (System-on-Chips). • Linux Specifics: o Strong experience with Linux operating systems, including kernel and device driver development. o Hands-on experience with building, configuring, and customizing the Linux kernel. o Familiarity with Linux OS internals, memory management, inter-process communication (IPC), and thread programming. o Experience with tools like the Yocto Project (for building custom Linux distributions), BusyBox, Buildroot, etc. o Knowledge of device trees and hardware abstraction layers. o Experience with command-line tools and scripting (Bash). • Debugging and Testing: o Perform system-level debugging and troubleshooting on target hardware platforms. o Utilize debugging tools such as GDB, JTAG, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing. o Conduct unit testing, integration testing, and system validation. o Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality, maintainability, and adherence to coding standards (e.g., MISRA for safety-critical systems). • Architecture and Design: o Contribute to system-level design decisions and participate in requirement analysis, architecture definition, and software implementation. o Apply object-oriented analysis and design (OOAD) principles and software design patterns.