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Embedded SW Technical Leader (Atlanta)

TK Elevator
Atlanta, GA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/17/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/17/2025

The first 3 letters in workplace safety are Y-O-U!

TK Elevator is currently seeking an experienced Embedded SW Technical Leader located in Atlanta, GA with a strong technical background in embedded systems, including networking protocols, Yocto, Linux, C / C and multithreading and proven leadership skills to guide our engineering team. This role combines hands-on technical responsibilities with strategic oversight, ensuring the delivery of high-quality software while fostering a collaborative and innovative environment. The Technical Leader will drive best practices in design, architecture, and development, as well as mentor team members and support cross-functional collaboration.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

  • Technical Leadership and Strategy : Define and drive the technical vision for embedded software projects, including architecture, design, and development standards. Ensure alignment with project goals, technical feasibility, and scalability requirements.
  • Embedded Systems Development : Oversee and contribute to complex development tasks, especially in areas such as Linux / Yocto, networking protocols, multi-threading, and interface design. Act as a primary technical resource for complex issues.
  • Azure IoT Integration : Collaborate with cloud developers and architects to ensure seamless integration between embedded systems and Azure-based IoT cloud backends. Implement and optimize communication protocols (e.g., MQTT, HTTP) for reliable data transmission to the cloud.
  • Team Mentorship and Development : Mentor and coach engineers, providing guidance on best practices, code quality, and troubleshooting. Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the team.
  • Cross-functional Collaboration : Partner closely with the Product Owner to align technical execution with the product vision and requirements, ensuring the highest standards of technical excellence in delivered solutions. Work together to prioritize features, address product backlog items, and translate business needs into technical solutions. Ensure that all technical decisions support both product goals and engineering best practices, enabling a seamless workflow between development, QA, and release teams to meet delivery timelines and quality expectations.
  • Quality Assurance and TDD : Promote and implement test-driven development (TDD) practices, code reviews, and continuous integration to maintain high standards for code reliability and robustness.
  • Process Improvement : Identify and implement process improvements to enhance development speed, quality, and efficiency. Champion Agile development practices, fostering transparency, accountability, and collaboration.
  • Technical Documentation : Oversee the creation of comprehensive technical documentation, ensuring that project details, design choices, and troubleshooting steps are accessible and well-documented.
  • Continuous Improvement : Stay updated with industry trends and emerging technologies in the IoT and embedded systems space. Propose and implement improvements to existing processes and systems.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE :

  • Education : Bachelor's or Master's degree on Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related field.
  • 10 years of experience in embedded software development, with hands-on expertise in Linux, C / C , Yocto, networking protocols, and multi-threaded programming.
  • 5 years of experience in a technical leadership or senior engineering role, with a track record of successfully leading teams in embedded systems or IoT projects.
  • Expert in C / C development for Linux, with a focus on building scalable, high-performance embedded software solutions that set technical standards for the team.
  • Strong proficiency in networking protocols (TCP / IP, MQTT, SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, Ethernet) to guide the team in achieving reliable, efficient data communication across embedded systems.
  • Advanced knowledge of the Linux Yocto Project for creating customized Linux builds and Board Support Packages (BSP), enhancing the flexibility and performance of embedded devices.
  • Familiarity with wireless networks (Wi-Fi, Cellular)
  • Experience with Serial protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, Ethernet etc.,)
  • Experience with interface design and data exchange between embedded systems and other software components.
  • Commitment to Test-Driven Development (TDD), implementing testing practices that promote code quality and long-term reliability across the team's work.
  • Proficient in establishing and optimizing CI / CD pipelines, streamlining the development, integration, and deployment processes to improve team productivity and release quality, preferably with experience using tools like Bamboo, JIRA, and Confluence.
  • Solid experience with Agile development practices
  • Experience with Azure IoT services and integrating embedded systems with cloud backends, including knowledge of IoT communication protocols (e.g., MQTT, CoAP) and data security best practices.
  • Proven ability to mentor, guide, and elevate team members, driving a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence in embedded software development
  • Strong ability to interact and align with stakeholders and technical leaders across the company, ensuring effective communication and shared understanding of project goals.
  • Proven ability to contribute to a collaborative team environment, always working as a team player and actively supporting colleagues and driving collective success.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.
  • Master's degree on Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related field, preferred
  • Experience in embedded software development in the IoT, telecom or industrial automation sectors, preferred
  • Experience in safety-critical systems, preferred
  • Familiarity with data security practices and regulatory compliance for embedded devices, preferred

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