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Principal Engineer for Embedded Systems

Location: Remote
Compensation: Salary
Reviewed: Mon, Sep 14, 2026
This job expires in: 30 days

Job Summary

Seeking a highly skilled Principal Engineer for Embedded Systems, this full-time hybrid position will lead the development of advanced embedded systems, focusing on FPGA-based processing and embedded Linux environments, while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating across teams to ensure high-quality product delivery.

Key responsibilities:
  • Participate in the architectural design, development, integration, and testing of complex embedded systems utilizing Xilinx FPGAs and Embedded Linux
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to establish standards, best practices, and design patterns
  • Investigate and resolve complex technical issues, serving as a subject matter expert
Required qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field; Master's degree preferred
  • 6+ years of experience in embedded systems development
  • Experience with Xilinx FPGAs, including Vivado, VHDL or Verilog
  • Strong proficiency in Embedded Linux, including kernel configuration and device driver development
  • Proficiency in C/C++ with a solid understanding of memory management and data structures

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