Senior Embedded Software Engineer

About the role

Senior Embedded Software Engineer | Embedded Linux | Yocto | C/C++ | Niles, IL

Location: Niles, IL (Hybrid role)

Experience: 5+ Years

Core skills: Embedded Linux, Yocto/OpenEmbedded, C/C++, Linux BSP, U-Boot, Device Drivers

Algoworks

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About the company

Algoworks is an award-winning artificial intelligence, engineering services and experience transformation firm with offices across the United States, Europe, South America and India. We bring together a global team of engineers, architects, designers, researchers and operators united by rigor, accountability and a commitment to delivering measurable results.

For over 20 years, Algoworks has partnered with Fortune 500 organizations across the Americas, Europe and Asia to define, build and run technology that drives meaningful business outcomes. Our work combines human-centered design, engineering excellence and AI-powered capabilities to solve complex challenges with clarity and precision. Innovation, particularly in the responsible application of AI, is embedded in how teams approach problem-solving and continuous improvement.

At Algoworks, growth is continuous and closely tied to impact. Teams collaborate across geographies and disciplines, strengthening outcomes through shared insight and collective expertise. The culture values transparency, open dialogue and an environment where every voice is heard and contribution is recognized.

Through collaboration, accountability and a focus on results, Algoworks operates at the intersection of technology and people, building not only advanced systems but strong global teams that elevate performance and create lasting impact.

We're looking for an experienced Embedded Software Engineer with strong C/C++ and Embedded Linux experience. The ideal candidate has worked with Yocto/OpenEmbedded, Linux BSPs, networking protocols, and embedded hardware/software integration. Experience with audio or consumer electronics is a plus.

Required:

Embedded Linux

C/C++

Embedded systems development

Linux networking

Debugging

Strongly preferred:

Yocto / OpenEmbedded

BitBake

Buildroot

Linux BSP

U-Boot

Device drivers

Hardware debugging

About the Role

Location: Niles, IL – Hybrid. Candidates must be willing to work onsite in Niles, IL as required.

Responsibilities

Design, develop and test embedded software and associated components that are part of a software and hardware system for audio products.

Development will emphasize Linux platforms and can include leveraging Yocto toolsuite, hardware drivers, embedded software applications, audio and control networking and other networking protocols and related areas using C++ and C as the primary programming languages.

Work as part of a cross-functional development team on product architecture as well as the software design implementation cutting edge audio products and technologies.

Estimate, organize, and document tasks.

Practice established software development methodologies and principles focusing on software architecture and design.

Model designs using UML or similar methodologies as appropriate; develop use cases to model real-time systems behavior.

Review the design and code developed by peer engineers.

Engage in unit, integration and testing of software components and systems.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

BS degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or Computer Electrical Engineering; MS a plus.

5 or more years of requisite experience.

Required Skills

Specific experience with embedded Linux, HW/SW platforming desired, along with Yocto.

Demonstrated skills in C++ and/or C with object oriented design, analysis and programming.

Experience using and designing software with networking protocols - Ethernet, IP, TCP/UDP as well as exposure to network security and protocols a plus.

Understanding of operating system concepts, embedded software development environment and tools for real-time embedded operating systems.

Experience with embedded system architectures, development environments and debugging.

Hardware Driver development and hardware debugging exposure a plus.

Experience with software version control and release.

Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to analyze complex interdependent variables.

Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to work effectively within a team environment.

Quality consciousness.