Embedded Software Engineer

Client: Young, high tech organization building mission critical systems, based in Abu Dhabi

Role Overview

As an Embedded Software Engineer, you will design, develop, and optimize real-time embedded software running on cutting-edge hardware platforms. You’ll work in a Linux-based and real-time (RTOS) environment, applying modern C++ (C++14 and above) standards to create efficient, robust, and maintainable software. You’ll collaborate with hardware, signal processing, and systems engineers to integrate advanced capabilities into their mission-critical products.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded software for mission-critical real-time systems.
• Implement robust, efficient, and scalable code using modern C++ (14/17/20) standards.
• Develop applications and drivers for Embedded Linux platforms.
• Work with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) and multithreaded environments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define software requirements and system interfaces.
• Optimize software for performance, reliability, and resource efficiency.
• Conduct debugging, integration, and validation on target hardware.
• Participate in code reviews, continuous integration, and version control best practices.
• Contribute to system-level design discussions and architecture improvements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in embedded software development.
• Strong proficiency in modern C++ (C++14 or newer) — templates, RAII, smart pointers, constexpr, etc.
• Hands-on experience with Linux (Ubuntu)
• Experience with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) and multithreaded programming.
• Solid understanding of software design principles, concurrency, and synchronization.
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and build tools (CMake, Yocto, etc.).

Highly Desirable

• Experience with Digital Signal Processing (DSP) algorithms or frameworks.
• Proficiency in C for low-level hardware interfacing.
• Scripting and automation skills in Python.
• Exposure to real-time data pipelines, sensor fusion, or signal acquisition systems.
• Experience with unit testing and continuous integration in embedded contexts.

What They Offer

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge, mission-critical technologies.
• Collaborative environment with strong technical mentorship and career growth opportunities.
• Competitive compensation and benefits (tax free, relocation support provided by the client)
• A culture that values innovation, precision, and impact.

Relocation is expected, the position is not remote