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Motion Recruitment

Senior Embedded Engineer

chicago, IL

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About this opportunity

Motion Recruitment lists this Senior Embedded Engineer opportunity in chicago, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

A growing consumer technology company is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join its full-time engineering team in San Francisco, CA. This organization develops innovative connected hardware products that combine sensors, machine learning, mobile applications, and embedded systems to help users improve performance and recovery. The environment is highly technical and focused on Embedded Linux development, firmware engineering, platform security, and IoT connectivity.

This is an opportunity to own critical components of an advanced embedded platform used by customers globally. The ideal candidate enjoys solving complex problems around secure boot, Linux systems, firmware architecture, hardware integration, and connected device security. Engineers on this team work with a high degree of autonomy, partner closely with international manufacturing teams, and have a direct impact on product quality and customer experience.

Required Skills & Experience

5+ years of embedded software or firmware development experience

Strong C and/or C++ programming skills

Deep experience with Embedded Linux environments

Hands-on experience with Yocto, Bitbake, and system

Linux kernel development experience

Experience working on IoT or connected hardware products

Knowledge of software security principles and secure development practices

Ability to support manufacturing and deployment activities as needed

Desired Skills & Experience

Secure boot implementation experience

Key management and provisioning expertise

Anti-rollback and chain-of-trust experience

OP-TEE or Trusted Execution Environment experience

Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or other wireless protocol experience

Experience optimizing performance in resource-constrained systems

Strong debugging and problem-solving abilities

What You Will Be Doing

Tech Breakdown

75% Embedded Linux / Firmware Development

15% Platform Security Engineering

10% Wireless Communication & Hardware Integration

Daily Responsibilities

85% Hands-On Development

5% Leadership / Technical Guidance

10% Cross-Functional Collaboration

The Offer

Bonus eligible

You Will Receive The Following Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Vacation Time

Stock Options

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.

Posted By: Esteban Medina

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Worksite address

chicago, IL, 60290, US

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