Embedded Lead Engineer

Role: Embedded Lead Engineer

Multiple Locations: Cleveland, OH/Detroit, MI / Buffalo, NY/ Pittsburgh, PA/ Columbus, OH

Work Model: Hybrid. 1 week a month of travel might be reasonable

Type: W2 Long term contract

Required Skills & Experience

• 5-10 years of embedded software experience

• Hands-on expertise with Yocto Linux build systems and ARM-based embedded platforms (NXP i.MX6 or similar)

• Working knowledge of systemd service management, hardware watchdog integration, and Linux OS optimization

• Familiarity with ASP.NET Core microservices and lightweight IPC frameworks such as ZeroMQ or D-Bus

• Experience working in regulated industries (medical devices, life sciences, or similar) is preferred

Responsibilities

• Optimize embedded software solutions using ZeroMQ, ActiveMQ, Embedded Linux, C#, and PostgreSQL, ensuring performance, reliability, and maintainability.

• Drive integration and communication strategies between microservices, legacy applications, and embedded systems using messaging frameworks and API-based architectures.

• Optimize system performance and operational excellence through database tuning, messaging optimization, observability, monitoring, logging, and proactive incident analysis.

• Expertise on code reviews, risk management, technical documentation, and guidance on Yocto-based Linux platforms.

• Collaborate with cross-functional Agile teams to ensure technical feasibility, support delivery roadmaps, and continuously improve solution quality and reliability.