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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Software Development Engineer - **Company:** PROPERTY VALUE, INC. - **Location:** Boston, MA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $137,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Board Bringup, Agile Methodology, Unit Testing, Bluetooth, Booting (BIOS), C++ (Programming Language), Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Linux, Device Drivers, Linux on Embedded Systems, Ethernet, Firmware, Hardware Design, Joint Test Action (IEEE Standards), Python (Programming Language), Linux Kernel, PCI Express, Performance Tuning, Software Architecture, Real-Time Operating Systems, Release Management, Software Engineering, Subsystems, System Software, TCP/IP, Toolchain, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, USB, Wi-Fi Technology, Serial Peripheral Interface, PIC Microcontroller, Real Time Systems, Concurrency, Yocto, Information Technology, Bare Metal, U-Boot - **Published:** July 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/05959d9e-b738-4908-b5e7-8622c21b42e4 ## About the Role * Bachelor's in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related field * At least 5 years of professional experience developing firmware/system software for embedded systems * Strong proficiency in C/C++ * Significant experience with embedded Linux, kernel internals, and device driver development. * Experience bringing up and debugging systems using U-Boot and common boot flows. * Experience with toolchain and debug tooling (e.g., gcc, binutils, gdb). * Experience designing and developing software/firmware using Free-RTOS as developing bare-metal applications for microcontrollers * Strong debugging capability using tools such as JTAG, logic analyzers, and oscilloscopes. * Proven ability to build performance-critical software in resource-constrained environments (e.g., high-speed peripheral drivers). * Proficiency with Yocto Project / OpenEmbedded workflows. * Strong understanding of Linux execution contexts and concurrency, including locking/mutexes, SMP behavior, and kernel/user boundaries. * Familiarity with key interfaces/protocols such as: + DDR, NAND, PCIe, Ethernet, USB + SPI, I2C, UART, I2S + TCP/IP, Wi-Fi (802.11), Bluetooth/BLE Preferred Qualifications: * Proficiency in Python * Experience with the HDMI subsystem (Video, ARC/eARC, CEC). * Prior hardware design exposure and ability to read schematics/datasheets. * Familiarity for low-level optimization and performance tuning. * Familiarity with USBPD and development experience in USB PD ICs * Experience working in Agile development environments. ## Description * Design and implement real-time system software architectures leveraging SMP (symmetric multiprocessing) and AMP (asymmetric multiprocessing) approaches for embedded audio systems * Bring up, debug, and maintain bootloader (U-Boot) and embedded Linux across new hardware platforms. * Lead early board bring-up and debug of new PCBs using ARM SoCs, WiSoCs, BT SoCs, and microcontrollers. * Develop and maintain Linux kernel drivers across a wide range of subsystems, interfaces, and peripherals. * Own and evolve the HDMI software stack, including: + Video path integration + ARC/eARC + CEC + Userspace interfaces supporting the audio/product pipeline * Integrate vendor SDKs, BSP components, and OS modules into the build and release process * Develop and maintain HAL libraries enabling clean, testable interfaces between hardware and user space. * Identify platform gaps relative to hardware capabilities and product requirements; 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