Senior Engineer - Embedded System Software at hyre – Abu Dhabi | Jobyssey

Senior Engineer - Embedded System Software
Abu Dhabi, UAE

We are looking for a Senior Engineer - Embedded System Software to join a highly skilled engineering team developing next-generation secure satellite communications technology for mission- critical government and defence applications.

This is a hands-on engineering role focused on low-level software development for a next-generation satellite modem platform. You'll play a key role in developing embedded Linux drivers, firmware components and system software, working closely with hardware, platform and systems engineers to deliver robust, production-ready embedded solutions.

What You'll Do

Develop and maintain embedded Linux drivers and firmware components for a next-generation satellite modem platform
Design, implement and maintain low-level system software, including boot management and platform utilities
Develop Golang based system tools to replace legacy scripting and improve platform reliability
Integrate software with ARM-based hardware platforms, including NXP Layerscape and Qualcomm processors
Develop and maintain Board Support Packages (BSPs), device drivers and hardware abstraction layers
Write unit tests and functional tests for firmware and low-level software components
Support board bring-up, hardware integration, debugging and system validation
Maintain build systems, cross-compilation toolchains and CI/CD pipelines
Produce technical documentation and collaborate closely with hardware, systems and software engineering teams throughout the product lifecycle

What We're Looking For

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
7+ years' experience developing embedded software, firmware or low-level Linux systems
Strong experience with Embedded Linux and ARM-based platforms
Proven experience developing Linux device drivers, Board Support Packages (BSPs) and system software
Strong programming skills in C/C++, with experience using Go (Golang) for systems development considered highly desirable
Experience with bootloaders, Linux boot processes and system bring-up
Experience with hardware interfaces such as SPI, I²C, UART and USB
Familiarity with cross-compilation environments, Make, CMake or Bazel build systems
Experience debugging low-level software and integrating embedded software with hardware platforms
Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills
Experience within telecommunications, networking, wireless communications, satellite or defence environments would be advantageous

Apply directly or get in touch for a confidential discussion.

PLEASE NOTE THIS ROLE REQUIRES RELOCATION TO ABU DHABI

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