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