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Sr. Embedded Linux Software Engineer
Experience: Not Available to Not Available years
Location: Morrisville, North Carolina
Skills: Embedded Linux, C/C++, Python, Bash, Yocto Project, Linux kernel, U-Boot, device drivers, file systems, cross-compilation toolchains, I2C, SPI, UART, WIFI, low-power sleep modes, real-time operating systems (RTOS), Docker, CI/CD, GDB, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, Agile, Scrum
Company Overview
Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.
The Role:
We are seeking a talented and experienced Sr. Embedded Linux Software Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be crucial in designing, developing, and maintaining tailored Linux distributions for our cutting-edge hardware platforms. You will work across the entire software development life cycle, from board bring-up to deploying secure, over-the-air (OTA) updates, ensuring high performance, reliability, and security for our embedded systems in electric metering products.
What You'll Do:
Custom Linux Distribution Development:
Design, develop, and maintain custom Linux operating systems and Board Support Packages (BSPs) using Yocto Project.
Kernel and Driver Development:
Configure, build, and debug the Linux kernel, and develop or port device drivers for various peripherals.
Hardware Integration and Board Bring-Up:
Collaborate closely with hardware and firmware engineers on initial board bring-up and troubleshoot complex hardware/software integration issues.
System Architecture:
Design and implement robust software architectures for resource-constrained embedded systems, focusing on efficiency, stability, and scalability.
Security and Updates:
Implement security frameworks (e.g., secure boot, encryption) and design infrastructure for reliable OTA updates with A/B partitioning support.
Testing and Debugging:
Perform root cause analysis and advanced troubleshooting at the kernel and user space levels, using tools like GDB, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.
Documentation and Collaboration:
Create comprehensive technical documentation and participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to best practices within an Agile/Scrum environment.
What You'll Bring:
A Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering field. Proven, hands-on experience in embedded software development, with 3+ years experience building and shipping embedded Linux distributions for high-volume, long-life products. Expertise in C/C++ programming for embedded systems and proficiency in scripting languages like Python or Bash. In-depth knowledge of Linux internals (kernel, bootloaders like U-Boot, device drivers, file systems) and cross-compilation toolchains. Solid experience with embedded Linux build systems such as the Yocto Project. Ability to read schematics and data sheets, and familiarity with hardware interfaces, communication protocols (e.g., I2C, SPI, UART, WIFI), and memory characteristics/tradeoffs. Experience optimizing software applications for low-power sleep modes. Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and associated design techniques. Experience designing time-critical data processing functions. Familiarity with container technologies like Docker. Knowledge of CI/CD practices for generating release artifacts. Experience with multiprocessor system-on-chip devices running independent applications and shared memory architectures.
Join the global Xylem team
to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world. At Xylem, you'll not only contribute to solving water issues but also have the chance to make a difference through our paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark. We prioritize our employees' well-being through inclusion and belonging as well as our Employee Resource Groups (ERG). Proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (including disability and veterans) and Affirmative Action workplace, Xylem fosters an inclusive environment free from discrimination .
