Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Senior Embedded Software Engineer required for on-site role in Galway to be responsible for developing software for Embedded Linux, RTOS & microcontrollers and implement security mechanisms, including authentication and authorisation systems

REQUIREMENTS: 

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent field
• Proven experience developing embedded software for embedded Linux, RTOS and microcontrollers
• Proven experience developing production-level software solutions in telecommunications, robotics, medical devices, automotive, aerospace , or similar industry
• Experience writing software for low-level interfaces such as UARTs, CAN bus, I2C, RS-422 and similar interfaces.
• Experience with network interfaces and protocols such as Ethernet, TCP/IP and UDP
• Experience with high-level protocols and data formats such as DHCP, XML, JSON, YAML, HT ML
• Strong experience with both functional and object oriented programming in C, C++ and Python
• Experience developing high-level applications that include full-stack web functionality, databases, connection to cloud APIs
• Experience managing version control systems and pipelines, with an emphasis on GIT
• Experience implementing security mechanisms, including authentication and authorisation systems , and familiarity with SAML, X.509, PAM, OATH, SSO and related protocols and approaches

ADVANTAGEOUS:

• Ability to read and understand technical specifications related to the programming of integrated circuits
• Familiarity with or exposure to digital logic, FPGAs, SoCs, SoMs
• Some familiarity with GUI development for the creation of internal utility applications

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Generating software requirements documents, using adopted and proven requirement management systems and practices
• Generating software architecture documents that guide the development of scalable, modular software systems with clean application programming interfaces
• Generating design and test documents following various standards including ECSS (European Cooperation for Space Standardisation)
• Participating in internal and customer-facing reviews
• Developing system and application software on (primarily) embedded Linux systems
• Developing software on embedded systems running real-time operating systems
• Creating peripheral device drivers by liaising with electronics and hardware engineers
• Growing CI/CD pipeline to accommodate complex build tooling and version control
• Developing independent software testing capabilities, setting the foundations for code quality processes
• Ensuring all architectures and systems utilise robust security mechanisms
• Leading by example the adoption of SCRUM methodology and framework processes together with the SCRUM Master and the Product Owner
• Coaching existing software team and instilling a work ethic of excellence, innovation and collaboration