Systems/Embedded Software Engineer

The Software Systems Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining embedded and systems software for both new and existing ASIC-based products. This role involves troubleshooting and debugging hardware and software issues, developing low-level system software components, and collaborating closely with hardware teams to ensure seamless integration and optimal system performance.

The position plays a key role in influencing hardware design decisions, driving innovation, and delivering high-quality software solutions for complex system architectures.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead project teams and development partners responsible for software design, analysis, coding, testing, and system integration activities.
• Manage and strengthen relationships with internal teams and outsourced development partners involved in software systems development.
• Review and evaluate software designs and project deliverables to ensure compliance with engineering standards, development guidelines, and quality requirements.
• Provide actionable feedback to improve product quality, reliability, and risk mitigation.
• Serve as a technical expert and provide software systems leadership across cross-functional programs and engineering initiatives.
• Drive the adoption and integration of new technologies, methodologies, and best practices within the software systems organization.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering technical growth and knowledge sharing.
• Leverage AI-assisted engineering tools and practices to improve software development, debugging, testing, diagnostics, and automation while maintaining quality, security, and engineering standards.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent technical discipline.
• Typically 5 to 8 years of experience in software engineering, systems engineering, or embedded systems development.

Technical Knowledge and Skills

Software Development and Embedded Systems

• Strong experience developing systems or embedded software using C and Rust; experience with Go is advantageous.
• Experience designing, implementing, testing, and integrating software features for embedded or systems-level environments.
• Strong understanding of software systems architecture, including:
  • Linux kernel drivers
  • Embedded systems
  • Multithreaded programming
• Experience integrating software across multiple hardware and platform environments.

Hardware and ASIC Development

• Proven experience debugging hardware/software interaction issues.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret ASIC designs in detail.
• Experience working with hardware emulation and simulation environments.

Testing and Quality Assurance

• Experience defining software testing methodologies and executing comprehensive validation plans.
• Proficiency with software debugging tools, testing frameworks, automation tools, and test scripting.
• Ability to identify, diagnose, and resolve complex technical issues effectively.

AI-Assisted Engineering

• Experience using AI-assisted engineering tools and practices to accelerate software development, debugging, testing, and technical problem-solving.
• Strong engineering judgment to review, validate, and verify AI-generated outputs while ensuring compliance with quality, security, and technical standards.

Professional Competencies

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to develop innovative technical solutions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and the local language.
• Ability to effectively present and communicate product architectures, design proposals, technical recommendations, and solution alternatives to engineering teams, stakeholders, and leadership.
• Demonstrated leadership, collaboration, and mentoring capabilities within complex technical environments.