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Principal Embedded Linux Software Engineer

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Lafayette, CO
140K-210K
Senior level
Lafayette, CO
140K-210K
Senior level
The Principal Embedded Linux Software Engineer leads software projects, mentors engineers, and implements software for medical devices while ensuring compliance with quality systems.
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We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company that provides solutions for engineering, technology, and product development projects. For decades, we’ve been helping our clients develop products that are changing the world, whether that’s by shaping the future of space exploration, saving lives with medical devices that set a new standard of care, or creating the fully autonomous electric taxi of tomorrow. Our team of more than 600 people works across industries including aerospace, medical devices and life sciences, unmanned systems and robotics, automotive OEM and tier 1 suppliers, commercial vehicle, electric vehicles, rail, and more. Our offices across the US have different industry focuses and engage with our clients in different ways, ranging from working on-site at client facilities to performing product development at our delivery centers.
 
ALTEN Group, our parent company, has been a leader in engineering and information technology for more than 30 years. ALTEN Group operates in 30 countries across Europe, North America, Asia, Africa and the Middle East and employs more than 36,000 people, 88% of whom are engineers. The company covers the whole development cycle and offers a choice of service levels, from technology consulting to complete project outsourcing.
 
When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you join a group of people passionate about collaborating to solve some of the world’s most technical engineering challenges. Our success is tied to taking care of our employees by building relationships and providing opportunities for mentorship and career growth. We offer comprehensive benefits for all full-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) plan with employer matching; paid time off (PTO); paid parental leave; and mentorship to help you take your career to the next level. You don’t have to take our word for it that we are a great place to work—we were named on the 2023 Top Workplaces list thanks to feedback from our proud employees.

As the Principal Embedded Linux Software Engineer you will be responsible for;

  • Evaluating software change requests to medical devices and supporting tools 
  • Leading SW Project teams and/or major features 
  • Mentoring engineers in their areas of expertise 
  • Designing, implementing, and testing software changes for medical devices 
  • Participating in change control board, risk reviews, and other project meetings as necessary 
  • Working with cross functional team to communicate changes, and understand impacts to their function  
  • Creating documentation throughout the development process 
  • Committing to achieving and exceeding project goals and timelines  
  • Performing duties in compliance with the Quality Systems

Qualifications;

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent 
  • 7+ years experience with C++/C 
  • Working knowledge of embedded software development best practices. 
  • Experience in Linux driver development 
  • Experience with python development 
  • Background in DevOps, CI/CD, embedded software toolchains and version management systems

Nice to have:

  • Knowledge of OOA&D concepts 
  • Hands-on experience in navigating FDA and ISO/IEC standards, including ISO 13485, IEC62304, and ISO 14971.   
  • Understanding of cybersecurity techniques such as code signing and encryption
  • Experience with Yocto Linux 
  • Windows, and cloud platforms knowledge 
  • Experience with embedded graphics technologies 
  • Xilinx Toolchain experience 
  • Experience with Git, Bash, gnu tools



Salary Range: $140K-$210K

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 

Location: Lafayette, CO

ALTEN Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Policy is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.

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

Top Skills

Bash
C
C++
Ci/Cd
DevOps
Embedded Software Toolchains
Git
Linux
Python
Version Management Systems
Yocto Linux

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