Embedded C++ Developer

Embedded C++ Developer

Location: Dallas, TX

Experience: 7+ Years

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Embedded C++ Developer with strong hands-on expertise in modern C++ programming and Linux-based embedded systems. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of C++17/C++20, embedded software development, Linux internals, and system-level programming.

The candidate should be comfortable working close to the hardware, developing high-performance and reliable embedded software, debugging complex issues, and collaborating with hardware, firmware, and software engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded software using modern C++.
• Develop applications and system-level components for Linux-based embedded platforms.
• Write efficient, reliable, and maintainable code using C++11/14/17/20 standards.
• Work with multithreading, concurrency, synchronization, and inter-process communication.
• Develop and integrate software components with embedded hardware and peripherals.
• Debug complex software issues using tools such as GDB, Valgrind, and Linux debugging utilities.
• Analyze system performance, memory usage, CPU utilization, and application stability.
• Work with Linux system services, processes, networking, file systems, and device interfaces.
• Collaborate with hardware, firmware, QA, and systems engineering teams.
• Participate in software architecture, design reviews, code reviews, and technical discussions.
• Develop unit, integration, and system-level tests.
• Troubleshoot issues across software, operating system, and hardware interfaces.

Required Skills

• 7+ years of experience in C/C++ or embedded software development.
• Strong hands-on experience with Modern C++ (C++11/14/17/20).
• Strong experience developing software on Linux.
• Excellent understanding of object-oriented programming, STL, templates, smart pointers, RAII, and modern C++ design patterns.
• Strong knowledge of multithreading and concurrency.
• Experience with IPC mechanisms such as sockets, shared memory, pipes, or message queues.
• Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills using GDB, Valgrind, core dumps, and Linux command-line tools.
• Experience with Git and standard software development workflows.
• Strong understanding of memory management, pointers, data structures, and algorithms.
• Experience with build systems such as CMake, Make, or similar tools.
• Ability to analyze and resolve complex system-level software issues.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with embedded Linux development.
• Experience with Linux device drivers or hardware interfaces.
• Knowledge of POSIX APIs and Linux system programming.
• Experience with cross-compilation and embedded build environments.
• Familiarity with networking protocols such as TCP/IP, UDP, and Ethernet.
• Experience with ARM-based or other embedded processor architectures.
• Familiarity with Yocto, Buildroot, or similar embedded Linux build systems.
• Experience with CI/CD and automated testing.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments.