Embedded Software Engineer
$110k - $145kALTEN
We're ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life-from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.
As part of the global ALTEN Group-57,000+ engineers in 30 countries-we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.
When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you'll collaborate on some of the world's toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.
As an Embedded Software Engineer you will be responsible for;
Key Responsibilities
Develop and maintain embedded platform software and build infrastructure
Create and support embedded Linux distributions
Create CI/CD pipelines integrated with security automation tools
Technologies & Tools
AMD Zynq and Zynq UltraScale+ SoCs
Yocto-based Embedded Linux
Embedded hypervisors and Linux device drivers
Custom build systems and CI/CD pipelines
Docker and Artifactory
Python, Bash, and GNU Make
Atlassian tools (Bitbucket, Jira, Bamboo, Confluence) and GitHub/Gitlab
Networking security and secure boot technologies
Qualifications;
Strong experience in embedded software development on a Linux platform
C++ programming expertise
Experience working in regulated industries
Experience with build systems, and CI/CD pipelines
Ability to collaborate in a cross-functional team with hardware, application, and product management stakeholders
Strong debugging and problem-solving skills
Must be able to be fully on-site in Lafayette, CO
Salary Range: $110K-$145K
The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate's combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.
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Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.
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