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Embedded Software Engineer

eTeam

Location

Cork, County Cork, Ireland

Salary

Not specified

Type

contract

Posted

Today

via linkedin

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced

Embedded Software Engineer

to join a leading global technology organisation working on next-generation embedded audio solutions. This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge embedded platforms, Linux kernel development, multimedia frameworks, and open-source technologies.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and debug embedded software for ARM-based processors, MCUs, and SoCs running Linux and Zephyr.
  • Develop, maintain, and debug Linux kernel modules and device drivers.
  • Optimise software for performance, power efficiency, and system reliability.
  • Develop and integrate multimedia and audio software components.
  • Work with audio frameworks such as ALSA and PipeWire.
  • Support audio features including playback, recording, voice activation, voice calls, and audio context detection.
  • Develop and debug drivers for audio peripherals including CODECs, speaker amplifiers, and digital microphones.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional hardware and software engineering teams.
  • Contribute to open-source projects and participate in upstream development where applicable.

Required Skills \& Experience

  • 5–8 years of experience in embedded software development.
  • Strong experience with ARM-based embedded processors, MCUs, or SoCs.
  • Hands-on experience developing software on Embedded Linux and Zephyr platforms.
  • Strong programming skills in

C, C\+\+, and Python

.

  • Experience with Linux Kernel architecture, device driver development, debugging, and upstreaming.
  • Understanding of embedded system power and performance optimisation.
  • Experience with multimedia and audio frameworks such as

ALSA

and

PipeWire

.

  • General understanding of audio signal processing.
  • Familiarity with audio interfaces including

I2S, TDM, and SoundWire

.

  • Experience developing drivers for audio hardware such as CODECs, speaker amplifiers, and digital microphones.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working with DSP platforms.
  • Passion for contributing to open-source projects such as Linux Kernel, Zephyr, ALSA, or PipeWire.
  • Understanding of open-source development, community engagement, and upstream contribution workflows.
  • Experience supporting both open-source development and commercial product delivery.

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