Embedded Linux Software Engineer

Wave Central is advancing RF wireless video solutions by tightly integrating digital hardware with embedded Linux software. The Embedded Linux Software Engineer will take a leading role in shaping system architecture across hardware and software, collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams to turn concepts into production-ready implementations. The position is based in New Jersey with remote work options.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead overall system architecture, define interfaces, and steer major design decisions spanning hardware and software
• Coordinate multiple engineering disciplines while actively contributing to hands-on development
• Convert broad product requirements into concrete engineering specifications, tasks, and deliverables
• Design and validate digital hardware, including board bring-up, debugging, and system-level performance testing
• Build embedded Linux components, including kernel drivers, device trees, system services, and applications
• Collaborate with distributed software teams on code reviews, CI pipelines, and integration support
• Lead prototyping efforts, system validation, manufacturing handoffs, and release activities
• Diagnose and troubleshoot complex issues across hardware, software, RF, and networking domains
• Provide technical support and documentation for Product Management, Sales Engineering, Operations, and QA

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree is required, with a master's degree preferred, in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• Experience designing and debugging digital hardware systems
• Strong embedded Linux development background, including kernel, drivers, device trees, and system services
• Proven ability to lead and collaborate within distributed engineering teams
• Proficiency in C/C++ and Python
• Strong networking fundamentals: TCP/IP, routing, VLANs, and multicast
• Experience with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power measurement tools, and system-level debugging workflows
• Ability to operate across hardware, software, RF, and networking domains

Technologies

• Embedded Linux
• Linux kernel drivers
• Device trees
• C, C++, Python
• TCP/IP, VLANs, Multicast
• Yocto, Buildroot
• GStreamer
• Verilog, VHDL
• HEVC, H.264, MPEG-TS
• SRT, RTP
• FPGA development

Benefits

• 15 days accrued paid time off per year
• 9 Federal holidays
• Sponsored health and welfare plan
• 401k plan with matching employer contribution
• Employee Assistance Program