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# Engineer, Lead Software - Embedded System Architecture -ANI

- **Company:** Wabtec Corporation
- **Location:** Waltham, MA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $116,385.0 - $162,939.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Abstraction Layers, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Build Automation, UClibc (C Standard Library), C++ (Programming Language), Code Review, Linux, Linux on Embedded Systems, Performance Tuning, Qt Modeling Language (QML), Qt (Software), Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Strategies of Testing, Modern Ui, Backend, Yocto, Information Technology, Hardware Infrastructure
- **Published:** June 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/39801104FA6E4E53B25A34886DBE5163/job/

## About the Role

* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
 * 10 years professional experience
 * Extensive experience (7+ years) in C++ , Qt/QML , and full-stack embedded application development.
 * Strong background in embedded Linux development .
 * Proven experience leading engineering teams or acting as a senior technical lead.
 * Demonstrated ability to produce elegant, maintainable software architectures and design artifacts.

Soft Skills

 * Strong leadership and communication skills.
 * Ability to mentor, influence, and elevate team performance.
 * Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
 * Comfortable leading initiatives in fast-paced, agile environments.

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## Description

* Develop and maintain system designs, APIs, interface specifications, and design documentation.
 * Establish scalable, modular frameworks for complex embedded systems.
 * Drive adoption of modern design patterns, testability, maintainability, and performance optimization.

Technical Leadership & Team Direction

 * Lead a cross-functional team of software engineers, providing mentorship, technical guidance, code reviews, and architectural oversight.
 * Define technical strategy, evaluate design trade-offs, and ensure alignment with long-term product goals.
 * Promote high-quality standards, systematic problem solving, and continuous improvement.

System Integration & Embedded Linux Architecture

 * Lead integration of software and hardware components into embedded Linux (Yocto, Buildroot, or custom Linux).
 * Architect and Integrate with hardware abstraction layers, backend engines, and system services.
 * Ensure system robustness, resource efficiency, and smooth inter-component communication.
 * Establish and enforce testing strategies (unit, integration, UI, and automated validation).
 * Support CI/CD pipelines, build automation, and OTA update systems.


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