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Senior Embedded Software Engineer - Cork, Ireland

Cork, IrelandFull-time2026-11-06 → 2026-11-10

Core

Design, implement, debug, and maintain real-time operating system (RTOS) software components for Qualcomm SoCs, supporting mobile, XR, automotive, and IoT markets.

Role type

Senior IC embedded software engineer (RTOS)

Builds

QuRT OS and Zephyr RTOS platforms for Qualcomm SoCs

Domain

Semiconductor / Embedded Systems / Real-Time Operating Systems

Required skills

RTOS development, C/C++, system-level debugging, root-cause analysis, hardware-software integration, open-source contribution, CI/automation, performance optimization, power efficiency, concurrency management

Preferred skills

Zephyr RTOS expertise, Hexagon DSP architecture knowledge, upstream community collaboration, technical mentorship

Technologies

Zephyr RTOS, QuRT OS, C, C++, Hexagon DSP, CI/CD, static analysis, debuggers, profilers, tracing tools

Responsibilities

Design and implement RTOS features with attention to correctness, performance, and power efficiency; Develop and maintain Zephyr subsystems, drivers, and board support; Contribute high-quality changes to the upstream Zephyr project; Analyze crash dumps and logs to perform root-cause analysis; Collaborate with hardware and validation teams to deliver robust solutions; Improve testing, automation, and CI infrastructure

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC