Embedded System Engineer

Principal Embedded Software Engineer

A leading advanced technology organization is seeking a highly experienced

Principal Embedded Software Engineer

to design, develop, and optimize embedded software solutions for secure, high-performance communication systems. The role involves working across multidisciplinary hardware and software teams to deliver robust, scalable, and secure embedded systems used in mission-critical applications. ***RELOCATION TO ABU DHABI IS REQUIRED*** This is a full time, onsite role based in Abu Dhabi. Key Responsibilities

Design and implement

Layer 2 (MAC Layer)

embedded software in

C++ , running on

FreeRTOS

or similar RTOS environments. Develop low-level embedded software, board drivers, and firmware for

ARM Cortex-A53/Cortex-R5

processors on

MPSoC

platforms. Utilize industry-standard

trace, profiling, and debugging tools

to analyze software–hardware interactions and optimize performance. Lead

FPGA, DSP, and CPU board bring-up

activities and support hardware integration. Implement

secure boot , encryption controls, and secure firmware update mechanisms. Drive the integration of multiple software and hardware components on

Xilinx/UltraScale+ -based embedded platforms. Contribute to continuous improvement and CI/CD pipelines for embedded development. Work with technologies including

Embedded Linux, VxWorks, FreeRTOS, µC/OS-III, GCC , SDR systems, waveforms, SatCom, and wireless communication protocols (WiFi, LTE, 5G). Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in

Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering , or a related field. 10+ years

of experience in embedded software engineering. Strong background in

algorithm understanding and implementation , especially in L2 protocol stack components. Experience with real-time operating systems, ARM architectures, and embedded communication protocols. Proven track record in board bring-up and embedded platform debugging. Technical & Soft Skills

Expertise in C, C++, Python, RTOS environments, debugging tools, and embedded toolchains. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills—able to interpret complex system interactions. Highly organized, proactive, self-driven, and able to work autonomously. Strong communication and collaboration skills, working effectively in cross-functional technical teams. Seniority level

Mid-Senior level Employment type

Full-time Job function

Engineering and Information Technology IT Services and IT Consulting

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