Principal Embedded Software Engineer

Principal Embedded Software Engineer

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

About the Opportunity

Join a highly advanced engineering team building next-generation secure communication platforms used by governments and critical infrastructure worldwide. Working at the intersection of cybersecurity, embedded systems, and wireless communications, you will help design and develop mission-critical technologies protecting sensitive voice, video, and data communications across mobile, network, and satellite environments.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Principal Embedded Software Engineer to lead the development of software platforms for ARM-based wireless communication systems. This role combines embedded Linux development, networking, and scalable software architectures, working closely with hardware, firmware, and product teams to build high-performance and secure communication solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead development of embedded software for ARM-based platforms.
• Design and implement scalable microservices architectures supporting communication systems.
• Develop and optimize networking protocols and routing algorithms.
• Build and maintain Board Support Packages (BSP) for embedded hardware platforms.
• Develop Linux kernel modules, drivers, and system-level integrations.
• Optimize systems for low latency, high throughput, and reliability.
• Mentor engineers and drive best practices across the software stack.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in embedded software or systems development.
• Strong expertise in C/C++, Python, and Linux-based development.
• Experience developing software for ARM-based embedded systems.
• Knowledge of networking protocols and wireless technologies (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, etc.).
• Experience with microservices, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Experience with kernel modules, device drivers, and BSP development.
• Understanding of advanced wireless systems (5G, IoT, or secure communications) is a plus.

Why This Role

• Work on mission-critical secure communication technologies
• Join a highly specialized engineering team solving complex challenges
• Contribute to next-generation wireless and cybersecurity systems
• Competitive compensation and relocation support