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# Embedded Engineer

- **Company:** Kelly Services Inc.
- **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $160,000.0 - $200,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Bluetooth, C++ (Programming Language), Software Debugging, Linux, Linux on Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Firmware, Hardware Design, Key Management, Linux Kernel, Secure Coding, EndPointSecurity, Wi-Fi Technology, Cloud Platform System, Software Security, Yocto, U-Boot
- **Published:** October 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/1_kellyservicesfeed4-884613

## About the Role

The ideal candidate enjoys solving complex problems around secure boot, Linux systems, firmware architecture, hardware integration, and connected device security.
Engineers on this team work with a high degree of autonomy, partner closely with international manufacturing teams, and have a direct impact on product quality and customer experience. **Required Skills & Experience** + 5+ years of embedded software or firmware development experience + Strong C and/or C++ programming skills + Deep experience with Embedded Linux environments + Hands-on experience with Yocto, Bitbake, and system + Linux kernel development experience + Experience working on IoT or connected hardware products + Knowledge of software security principles and secure development practices + Ability to support manufacturing and deployment activities as needed **Desired Skills & Experience** + Secure boot implementation experience + Key management and provisioning expertise + Anti-rollback and chain-of-trust experience + OP-TEE or Trusted Execution Environment experience + Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or other wireless protocol experience + Experience optimizing performance
in resource-constrained systems + Strong debugging and problem-solving abilities **What You Will Be Doing** Tech Breakdown + 75% Embedded Linux / Firmware Development + 15% Platform Security Engineering + 10% Wireless Communication & Hardware Integration Daily Responsibilities + 85% Hands-On Development + 5% Leadership / Technical Guidance + 10% Cross-Functional Collaboration **The Offer** + Bonus eligible You will receive the following benefits: + Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance + Vacation Time + Stock Options Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future. \#LI-EM1 Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available.
Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening.
Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP's Employment Accommodation policy.