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Bluesocket
Actively Hiring
Network access solutions for communications

Senior Software/Firmware Engineer

Posted: 12 months ago
Job Location
Remote Work Policy

In office - WFH flexibility

Visa Sponsorship

Not Available

RelocationAllowed
Skills
C++
Embedded Systems
C
Linux
Linux Kernel
Bluetooth
RTOS
ARM
Wi-Fi
Yocto
Buildroot
u-boot

About the job

Welcome!

Our Growth is Creating Great Opportunities!

Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it! Once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, apply to the ones you feel suit you best and keep track of both your progress in the selection process, and new postings that might interest you!

Thanks for your interest in working on our team!

Job Summary

The Software/Firmware Engineer will be responsible for developing and maintaining embedded Linux systems and firmware for custom hardware platforms. This role is critical to ensuring the reliability, performance, and scalability of our embedded solutions. Reporting to the Embedded Systems Manager, the engineer will contribute to the success of the organization by delivering robust and secure firmware and kernel-level software.

Duties and Responsibilities

· Design, develop, and maintain embedded Linux distributions tailored to custom hardware platforms.

· Modify and optimize the Linux kernel, including device drivers and board support packages (BSPs).

· Collaborate with hardware engineers to bring up new boards and debug hardware/software integration issues.

· Develop and maintain firmware for microcontrollers and embedded processors.

· Implement and maintain secure boot, OTA updates, and system diagnostics.

· Participate in code reviews, testing, and documentation to ensure high-quality deliverables.

· Work closely with cross-functional teams including QA, product management, and manufacturing.

· Troubleshoot and resolve system-level issues in embedded environments.

· Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies in embedded systems.

· Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.

· 5+ years of experience in Linux distribution build systems (e.g., Yocto, Buildroot).

· Strong experience in Linux kernel development and device driver integration.

· Proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems.

· Experience with firmware development for ARM-based microcontrollers.

Preferred Qualifications

· Experience with secure boot, U-Boot, and trusted execution environments.

· Familiarity with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and low-level debugging tools.

· Knowledge of networking protocols and wireless communication (e.g., Bluetooth, Wi-Fi).

· Experience with CI/CD pipelines for embedded software.

About the company

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Bluesocket

Actively Hiring
Network access solutions for communications501-1000 Employees
Company Location
Burlington
Company Size
501-1000
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Funding

AMOUNT RAISED
$27M
FUNDED OVER
4 rounds
Rounds
ACQ
Undisclosed amount
Acquired - Aug 2011+3

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