| Location | Cleveland, OH |
Embedded Lead Engineer
Max Vendor Rate: #### - ####. HM confirmed flexible on rates
Location: Cleveland, Detroit, Akron, Buffalo, Pittsburgh, Columbus, Toedo & Ann Arbor
Work Model: Hybrid. 1 week a month of travel might be reasonable
*Years of experience: 5-10 years
*needs embedded device experience*
Required Skills & Experience
5-10 years of embedded software experience
Hands-on expertise with Yocto Linux build systems and ARM-based embedded platforms (NXP i.MX6 or similar)
Working knowledge of systemd service management, hardware watchdog integration, and Linux OS optimization
Familiarity with ASP.NET Core microservices and lightweight IPC frameworks such as ZeroMQ or D-Bus
Experience working in regulated industries (medical devices, life sciences, or similar) is preferred
Responsibilities
Optimize embedded software solutions using ZeroMQ, ActiveMQ, Embedded Linux, C#, and PostgreSQL, ensuring performance, reliability, and maintainability.
Drive integration and communication strategies between microservices, legacy applications, and embedded systems using messaging frameworks and API-based architectures.
Optimize system performance and operational excellence through database tuning, messaging optimization, observability, monitoring, logging, and proactive incident analysis.
Expertise on code reviews, risk management, technical documentation, and guidance on Yocto-based Linux platforms.
Collaborate with cross-functional Agile teams to ensure technical feasibility, support delivery roadmaps, and continuously improve solution quality and reliability.