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# Embedded Systems Engineer

- **Company:** SSTech LLC
- **Location:** Dallas, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Unit Testing, Binary Space Partitioning, C++ (Programming Language), Client Server Models, Profiling, Code Review, Communications Protocols, Computer Programming, Software Debugging, Linux, Device Drivers, Linux on Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Protocol Buffers, JSON, Linux Kernel, Peer-To-Peer (P2P), Performance Tuning, Data Streaming, Subsystems, WebSocket, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Multithreading, Software Troubleshooting, RTSP, Build Process, C++14
- **Published:** September 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/88b7d9e3-a5eb-4261-ac4b-351f8485d18d

## About the Role

We are looking for a Senior Embedded Systems Engineer with strong experience in C/C++, Embedded Linux, Device Drivers, and Linux BSP. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience designing, developing, testing, and optimizing embedded software for streaming/CTV platforms.

Must-Have Skills

 * 6-8 years of Embedded Systems development experience
 * Expert-level C and C++ programming
 * Strong experience with C++11 / C++14 / C++17
 * Strong Embedded Linux experience
 * Hands-on experience with Device Drivers, BSP, and Linux Subsystems
 * Strong knowledge of Multithreading, Algorithms, IPC, and RPC
 * Experience with embedded software architecture, design, prototyping, development, code reviews, and unit testing
 * Strong understanding of C++ build processes
 * Experience with Memory and Performance Profiling tools
 * Strong understanding of Linux internals and system-level programming
 * Experience working with client-server, peer-to-peer, and publish/subscribe communication models
 * Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and performance optimization skills
 * Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional and distributed engineering teams

Streaming / Communication Skills - Strong Plus

Experience with streaming and communication protocols such as:

RTP | RTSP | HLS | HTTP | TLS | REST | WebSockets | JSON | XML | Protobuf | FlatBuffers

Must-Have Screening Checklist

· C / C++ (C++11/14/17)

· Embedded Linux

· Device Drivers

· BSP / Linux Subsystems

· Multithreading / Algorithms

· IPC / RPC

· C++ Build Process

· Memory & Performance Profiling

· RTP / RTSP / HLS - Strong Plus



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