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ALTEN Technology USA

Embedded Software Engineer

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In-Office
Lafayette, CO, USA
110K-145K Annually
Mid level
In-Office
Lafayette, CO, USA
110K-145K Annually
Mid level
Design, develop, and maintain embedded platform software and Yocto-based Linux distributions. Build and support CI/CD pipelines (with security automation), device drivers, and embedded hypervisor integrations. Collaborate with hardware, application, and product teams to debug and deliver regulated-industry systems. Must be on-site in Lafayette, CO.
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We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.

As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.

As an Embedded Software Engineer you will be responsible for;


Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain embedded platform software and build infrastructure
  • Create and support embedded Linux distributions
  • Create CI/CD pipelines integrated with security automation tools

Technologies & Tools

  • 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 embedded software development on a Linux platform
  • C++ programming expertise
  • Experience working in regulated industries
  • Experience with build systems, and CI/CD pipelines
  • Ability to collaborate in a cross-functional team with hardware, application, and product management stakeholders
  • Strong debugging and problem-solving skills
  • Must be able to be fully on-site in Lafayette, CO

Salary Range: $110K-$145K

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 


All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.

Please beware of job seeker scams and see this important notice on our careers page for more information about our recruiting process.

Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.

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