Job Description

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 talented and driven Embedded Software Engineer with expertise in Linux systems to join our innovative team. This role blends embedded application development, platform engineering, board support package (BSP) maintenance, and hardware bring-up. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to create secure, high-performance software for Linux-based embedded systems.

Key Responsibilities

Embedded Application Development

• Design, develop, and maintain applications for embedded Linux environments.
• Write clean, efficient code in C, C++, and Python.
• Implement and optimize device drivers, APIs, and middleware.
• Conduct system-level debugging, performance optimization, and troubleshooting.
• Create and execute test plans to ensure functionality, reliability, and quality.
• Partner with QA teams for seamless deliverables.

Platform Engineering & BSP Maintenance

• Maintain and update BSPs across diverse hardware platforms.
• Work with hardware teams to develop, validate, and configure drivers, kernels, and bootloaders.
• Lead hardware bring-up for new designs, ensuring smooth software-hardware integration.

Security and Compliance

• Embed security best practices throughout the software stack.
• Perform vulnerability assessments and risk analyses.
• Collaborate with security experts to resolve incidents and uphold compliance standards.

Collaboration & Mentorship

• Partner with hardware, firmware, and QA teams to define requirements and solve challenges.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team knowledge-sharing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Computer, or Software Engineering (or related field); advanced degrees preferred.
• Level III: 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Level IV: 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Hands-on experience in embedded Linux development, including kernels, drivers, and applications.
• Strong knowledge of Linux kernel architecture, system calls, and bootloaders.
• Proficiency with version control systems (e.g., Git) and collaborative 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.
• Expertise in Yocto Project, OpenEmbedded, and cross-compilation tools.
• Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Background in safety-critical or security-focused systems.
• Contributions to open-source embedded or Linux projects.
• Understanding of digital electronics and hardware design.

At Lincoln Electric, we invest in your growth through ongoing training, competitive benefits, and a collaborative culture that rewards initiative. Ready to power up your career? Apply now and help us weld the future.

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.

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