Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Key/Primary Responsibilities

• Operate with minimal oversight to define requirements with stakeholders and design the implementation of new features.

• Investigate cyber security controls of processors and microcontrollers and develop Proof-of-Concepts and implementation guidance to suppliers.

• Perform research and development of novel cyber security features.

• Work with the open-source community to expand cyber security capabilities of existing projects and share new projects that are broadly useful outside of client.

• Develop software in accordance with team coding guidelines and industry standards including MISRA, SEI CERT, and AUTOSAR.

• Collaborate with CICD teams to add new capabilities to the build and release pipeline and customize pipeline for new projects.

• Collaborate with test teams to define testing strategies and assist in automated test development.

• Lead internal testing team and provide guidance when regular leadership is unavailable.

• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers in software development best practices and provide guidance in their design, implementation, and testing tasks.

• Conduct root cause analysis of defects and lead initiatives to improve product quality and testing processes.

• Work with a wide range of stakeholders to align on deliverable expectations, deployment timelines, and testing issues.

• Facilitate team meetings, including sprint planning, retrospectives, and daily stand-ups, to ensure effective communication and collaboration.

• Stay current with industry trends and best practices in embedded systems development, and advocate for their integration into the team’s processes.

Requirements

• 14+ years of experience in embedded systems software development, with a focus on both hardware and software components.

• Strong understanding of embedded programming languages (e.g., C, C++) and real-time operating systems (RTOS).

• Experience developing embedded Linux systems, including Linux driver development, BSP integration and customization with tools such as Yocto, and board bring-up.

• Experience with testing tools and frameworks (e.g., LabVIEW, JTAG, etc.) and developing automated tests.

• Knowledge of communication protocols (e.g., I2C, SPI, UART) and hardware interfaces.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and guide team members.

Added Bonus:

• Experience with embedded security features such as secure boot, TrustZone development, filesystem encryption, etc.

• Experience developing in compliance with safety and security standards such as MISRA, SEI CERT, and AUTOSAR.

• OSCP, SANS/GIAC, CISSP, or other related/equivalent certifications.

• Experience with compliance regulations/laws, security frameworks and standards (e.g., ISO/SAE 21434, NIST, HIPAA, ISO, COBIT, OWASP, ITIL, etc.).

• Experience with one or more of the following industries: law enforcement, defense, intelligence community, automotive, manufacturing, software,

• Bachelor’s degree or higher, in Computer Science, Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent professional experience

• Fluent in Japanese (reading, writing, speaking) for business and technical discussions.