Lead Embedded Software Engineer

Valmet Inc.
Owings Mills, United States of America
yesterday

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior

Job location

Owings Mills, United States of America

Tech stack

LTE (Telecommunication)
Adobe InDesign
Software Applications
Booting (BIOS)
C++
Profiling
Software Debugging
Device Drivers
Linux on Embedded Systems
Embedded Software
Firmware
Linux kernel
Linux Distribution
Memory Leaks
Real Time Systems
Perf (Linux)
Yocto
Information Technology
Low Latency

Job description

Are you a technical leader who can define platform direction, tackle complex embedded challenges, and shape the long-term evolution of embedded products? If so, you could be our next Lead Embedded Software Engineer, responsible for leading the architecture, implementation, and advancement of the embedded Linux platforms that power our automation solutions. Our winning team is built by continuous investment in skills development, leadership and well-being. As a global company, we offer many career paths to suit individual needs and aspirations. Apply your expertise in our industry leading team of automation professionals. As a senior technical authority, you will influence product strategy, drive architectural decisions, mentor engineers, and ensure our embedded platforms deliver on performance, reliability, and lifecycle expectations. You'll work across hardware, firmware, software, and product teams to align the platform with both immediate needs and long-term vision. In this role you will: Provide technical leadership and architectural oversight for embedded Linux software across multiple product lines Drive the platform strategy across Yocto builds, kernel configuration, driver architecture, and real-time system behavior Lead development, debugging, and optimization of Linux kernel modules, device drivers, and application software Architect and guide the implementation of real-time, performance-critical applications in C/C++ Drive resolution of complex issues spanning hardware, kernel, bootloaders, and user-space components Ensure long-term platform maintainability, security posture, and scalability Mentor embedded engineers and raise the technical bar across the organization Collaborate with hardware, test, manufacturing, and product management to ensure system success Oversee BSP integration and validation of embedded platform components Contribute to architecture documentation, design guidelines, and engineering standards Represent embedded engineering in design reviews, technical governance, and roadmap planning

Requirements

Brings 7+ years of experience in embedded Linux development Holds a Bachelor's or Master's in Computer/Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent Has strong expertise with Yocto and custom Linux distribution development Is familiar with debugging and profiling tools such as Valgrind, perf, oprofile, or similar Has mastery of Linux kernel internals, device drivers, and low-level system debugging Is highly proficient in C/C++ for embedded and real-time applications Understands low-latency and deterministic system design (e.g., PREEMPT_RT). Has a proven track record of technical leadership Is comfortable working at the intersection of hardware and software Demonstrates strong systems thinking, structured problem-solving, and lifecycle awareness Experience in industrial automation or mission-critical environments is a plus

Benefits & conditions

We offer a challenging work environment that values innovation and suits development-minded people who enjoy working in a fast-paced and dynamic setting. Includes a generous wage and benefits package that includes a company-funded registered pension plan. Please note that any offer of employment is contingent upon a background check.

About the company

Delivering competitive technologies and services is what we do best. At Valmet, we continue to push forward and develop ourselves, concentrating on technology, services, sustainability, local presence, and our people. To be included in the recruiting process, please apply directly with us online. When everything works together Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. With over 19,000 professionals around the world, we are the leading global developer and supplier of technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries. Our commitment to moving our customer's performance forward requires creativity, technological innovations, service know-how - and above all, teamwork. Join the team!, T. Rowe Price + Baltimore, MD At T. Rowe Price, we identify and actively invest in opportunities to help people thrive in an evolving world. As a premier global asset management organization with more than 85 y…, Who We Are Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi-industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators and doers worldwide. We make things that …, © 2026 Careerjet All rights reserved

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