Job Description

Embedded Software Engineer at Lincoln Electric summary:

The Embedded Software Engineer at Lincoln Electric is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining embedded Linux software applications, including device drivers and middleware. The role includes managing board support packages (BSP), hardware bring-up, Yocto-based Linux distribution customization, and ensuring system security and compliance. Collaboration with cross-functional teams, mentorship, and debugging to deliver reliable embedded solutions in welding and automation systems are key aspects of this position.

Lincoln Electric is the world leader in the engineering, design, and manufacturing of advanced arc welding solutions, automated joining, assembly and cutting systems, plasma and oxy-fuel cutting equipment, and has a leading global position in brazing and soldering alloys. Lincoln is recognized as the Welding Expert™ for its leading materials science, software development, automation engineering, and application expertise, which advance customers' fabrication capabilities to help them build a better world. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is a $4.2B publicly traded company (NASDAQ:LECO) with over 12,000 employees around the world, with operations in 71 manufacturing and automation system integration locations across 21 countries and maintains a worldwide network of distributors and sales offices serving customers in over 160 countries.

Location: Euclid - 22801  
Employment Status: Salary Full-Time  
Function: Engineering  

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Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Embedded Linux Systems Engineer to join our team. This role combines responsibilities across embedded application development and platform engineering, including board support package (BSP) maintenance, hardware bring-up, and Yocto-based distribution management. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and maintain robust, secure, and high-performance software solutions for Linux-based embedded systems.

Key Responsibilities

Embedded Application Development

• Design, develop, and maintain software applications for embedded Linux systems.
• Write efficient, maintainable code in C, C++, and Python.
• Implement and optimize device drivers, APIs, and middleware.
• Perform system-level debugging, performance tuning, and troubleshooting.
• Develop and execute test plans to validate software functionality and reliability.
• Collaborate with QA to ensure high-quality deliverables.

Platform Engineering & BSP Maintenance

• Maintain and update BSPs for various hardware platforms.
• Collaborate with hardware teams to develop and validate drivers, kernel, and bootloader configurations.
• Lead hardware bring-up efforts for new designs, ensuring seamless software-hardware integration.

Yocto-Based Distribution Management

• Customize and manage Yocto Project-based Linux distributions.
• Create and maintain Yocto recipes and layers for new software components.
• Monitor and apply security patches to maintain system integrity.

Security and Compliance

• Implement security best practices across the software stack.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and risk analysis.
• Collaborate with security teams to address incidents and maintain compliance.

Collaboration & Mentorship

• Work closely with hardware, firmware, and QA teams to define requirements and resolve issues.
• Maintain clear documentation for BSPs, Yocto configurations, and development processes.
• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and participate in knowledge sharing initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum four-year engineering degree is required. Electrical, Computer, or Software Engineering is preferred.
• Level III: Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree required in an engineering field and 5+ years experience.
• Level IV: Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree required in an engineering field and 8+ years experience.
• Proven experience in embedded Linux development, including kernel, drivers, and applications.
• Strong proficiency with Yocto Project, OpenEmbedded, and cross-compilation tools.
• Solid understanding of Linux kernel architecture, system calls, and bootloaders.
• Experience with version control (e.g., Git) and collaborative development workflows.
• Familiarity with networking protocols, communication interfaces, and embedded hardware.
• Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and low-level programming.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Background in safety-critical or security-sensitive systems.
• Contributions to open-source embedded or Linux projects.
• Knowledge of digital electronics and hardware design principles.

Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity for applicants, without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

Keywords:

embedded software, embedded Linux, Yocto Project, device drivers, BSP maintenance, hardware bring-up, C programming, Linux kernel, system security, embedded systems development

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