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# Lead Embedded Software Engineer

- **Company:** Copeland LP
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), C (Programming Language), UClibc (C Standard Library), C Sharp (Programming Language), Communications Protocols, Cyber Security, Computer Programming, Software Debugging, Linux on Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Inter-Process Communication, Modbus, Message Queuing Telemetry Transport (MQTT), Software Architecture, Software Engineering, Git, Yocto, Information Technology, Bacnet, Software Version Control
- **Published:** July 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/c10cc7ad-3143-4987-877e-044e3cb1e67f

## About the Role

Whether you are a professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring your first opportunity, or recent graduate with an advanced degree, we have opportunities that will allow you to innovate, be challenged and make an impact. Join our team and start your journey today!, * 8+ years experience in embedded development

 * Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science or similar
 * Deep knowledge of C programming language
 * Ability to translate business requirements into a technical design
 * Rich experience in large-scale embedded projects
 * Rich experience in solving various technical issues
 * Proficiency in English (written and verbal)
 * Interpersonal skills and teamwork ability
 * Rich experience in multithread programming and inter-process communication (IPC)
 * Rich knowledge of Linux kernel and drivers
 * Knowledge of embedded distributions such as Yocto and Buildroot
 * Good knowledge of Git versioning system
 * Familiarity with cybersecurity concepts
 * Knowledge of Rust programming language is preferred
 * Knowledge of Zephyr project is preferred
 * Knowledge of communication protocols (Modbus, BACnet, MQTT, etc.) is preferred
 * Experience of C# is preferred

## Description

* Define and evolve the software architecture for new embedded products
 * Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and regulations (e.g. cybersecurity requirements)
 * Develop, document and test software in Linux embedded environments
 * Actively participate in code-review sessions and discussions over software design
 * Improve continuous integration (CI) processes in order to increase build and deployment automation
 * Collaborate with global teams to solve issues, perform debugging and increase software performances


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