Embedded Software Engineer

Role Overview

This position is for an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to work with a major global technology company on advanced embedded audio platforms. The role focuses on next-generation solutions spanning embedded systems, Linux kernel work, multimedia software, and open-source development.

What You’ll Do

• Create, implement, and troubleshoot embedded software for ARM-based processors, microcontrollers, and SoCs operating on Linux and Zephyr.
• Build, support, and diagnose Linux kernel modules and hardware drivers.
• Improve software in terms of speed, battery efficiency, and overall system stability.
• Work on the development and integration of multimedia and audio-related software components.
• Use audio stacks and frameworks such as ALSA and PipeWire.
• Enable and support audio functions such as playback, capture, voice wake-up, voice calling, and audio context recognition.
• Develop and debug drivers for audio hardware components including CODECs, speaker amplifiers, and digital microphones.
• Partner with hardware and software teams across functions to deliver solutions.
• Contribute to open-source codebases and participate in upstream development whenever applicable.

Experience and Technical Fit

• Between 5 and 8 years of hands-on embedded software experience.
• Strong background with ARM-based embedded processors, MCUs, or SoCs.
• Practical development experience on Embedded Linux and Zephyr environments.
• Solid coding ability in C, C++, and Python.
• Familiarity with Linux kernel structure, device driver development, debugging, and upstream contribution.
• Working knowledge of power and performance tuning in embedded environments.
• Exposure to multimedia and audio frameworks such as ALSA and PipeWire.
• Basic understanding of audio signal processing concepts.
• Comfort with audio connectivity standards such as I2S, TDM, and SoundWire.
• Experience building drivers for audio devices like CODECs, speaker amplifiers, and digital microphones.

Preferred Background

• Prior experience with DSP-based platforms is an advantage.
• Interest in open-source ecosystems such as the Linux Kernel, Zephyr, ALSA, and PipeWire is highly valued.
• Awareness of open-source collaboration practices, community participation, and upstream contribution processes.
• Ability to work on both open-source engineering and commercial product delivery.

Additional Information

This is a contract position based onsite in Cork, County Cork, Ireland.