Sr. Embedded Linux Software Engineer

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 23000 employees operating in over 150 countries Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the worlds 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 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.

What Youll 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 Youll Bring:

• A Bachelors 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.
• Strong experience with embedded Linux build systems such as theYocto 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 likeDocker.
• Knowledge of CI/CD practices for generating release artifacts.
• Experience with multiprocessor system-on-chip devices running independent applications and shared memory architectures

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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.