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# Principal Software Engineer- Embedded OS

- **Company:** Alten USA
- **Location:** Toledo, OH, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $125,000.0 - $150,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Confluence, JIRA, Bash Shell, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Device Drivers, Linux on Embedded Systems, Github, Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Linux-Powered Devices, Scrum Methodology, Software Engineering, System on a Chip, EndPointSecurity, Gitlab, Yocto, Atlassian Tools, GNU Operating System, Build Tools, Bitbucket, U-Boot, Atlassian Bamboo, Docker, Artifactory
- **Published:** August 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gneasf

## About the Role

* 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 Yocto

 * Strong experience embedded Linux platform development

 * Hands-on experience with Xilinx SoC-based embedded systems (AMD Zynq 7000 series / Zynq UltraScale+, Kria SOM)

 * Experience with Yocto, build systems, and CI/CD pipelines

 * Solid understanding of BSP and OS layers, boot flows, and device security

 * Ability to collaborate in a cross-functional team with hardware, application, and product management stakeholders

 * Familiarity with Agile software development methodologies (Scrum)

 * Strong debugging and problem-solving skills

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or technically related

7+ years of software development experience or, Master's Degree in Engineering or technically related

5+ years of software development experience, or PhD with 3 years of software development experience

Salary Range: $125k-$150k

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

MANDATORY FOR ALL REMOTE/HYBRID AND/OR CALIFORNIA, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, HAWAII, COLORADO, MARYLAND, CONNECTICUT, ILLINOIS, MINNESOTA, VERMONT, MASSACHUSETTS, NEVADA, NEW YORK, RHODE ISLAND, WASHINGTON STATE & CINCINNATI, OHIO, JERSEY CITY, NEW JERSEY, TOLEDO, OHIO BASED ROLES.

## Description

* Develop and maintain embedded platform software and build infrastructure

 * Create and support Yocto-based embedded Linux distributions

 * Create CI/CD pipelines integrated with security automation tools

 * Develop and maintain BSP software, including hypervisors and device drivers

 * Support networking security, secure boot, and OTA update mechanisms

 * Collaborate with product teams to define platform capabilities

 * Develop and document software engineering policies and procedures

 * Act as primary Platforms POC with program leads and other stakeholders


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