Principal SW Engineer Embedded (m/f)

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We‘re the Yunex Traffic team, a global leader in intelligent traffic systems. We have been working on revolutionary technologies for the mobility of the future. We develop solutions for traffic management leading to greater traffic flow, safety, efficiency and environmental friendliness. The results of our work are perceived by the citizens in cities around the world.

Who are we looking for?

We're on the lookout for an experienced colleague and Principal/Senior SW Engineer to work on diverse embedded projects, ensuring the innovation, performance, maintainability, and competitiveness of our AI / IoT- enabled devices (with cloud integration).

What will be your responsibilities?

· Lead the design, development, and optimization of embedded software for our products, ensuring performance, reliability, and maintainability.

· Drive architecture decisions for AI / IoT embedded platforms, selecting appropriate operating systems (e.g., Yocto, OpenWRT, Ubuntu, Fedora, RTOS) and hardware abstraction layers.

· Collaborate with hardware and product teams to define requirements, interfaces, and integration strategies.

· Guide the implementation of software development best practices, coding standards, and code review processes across embedded teams.

· Mentor and technically guide other embedded SW engineers (continuous learning and improvement).

· Oversee integration and validation of embedded systems, including performance profiling, debugging, and troubleshooting.

· Evaluate and introduce new technologies, tools, and methods to improve efficiency and quality in embedded software development.

· Support product lifecycle activities, including product field issues resolution and long-term maintenance strategies.

· Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and regulations for embedded systems (e.g., safety, security, interoperability).

What do you need to qualify for the role?

· Expert-level knowledge of embedded software engineering including Linux, Shell scripting, C/C++ and Python for embedded environments.

· Strong understanding of embedded Linux (Yocto, OpenWRT, Buildroot) and/or real-time operating system.

· Experience with NVIDIA Jetson platform and software stack (Linux for Tegra, hardware-accelerated AI/vision pipelines).

· Experience with embedded security concepts, secure boot, OTA updates and encryption.

· Proven track record of delivering embedded systems to production (industrial, AI / IoT, consumer product).

· Experience with hardware and debugging tools (JTAG, logic analyzers, oscilloscopes).

· Familiarity with communication standards / protocols such as SPI, I²C, UART, CAN, Ethernet, and wireless stacks (Wi-Fi, BLE, LTE).

· Solid understanding of software development lifecycle management, CI/CD pipelines, version control (git), and automated testing in embedded contexts.

· Strong problem-solving skills, analytical thinking.

· Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical details into clear actions and priorities.

What is your desired qualifications?

· Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related STEM field.

· Minimum 8 years of professional experience in embedded software development.

· Fluent in English (C1 / cooperation with colleagues from abroad).

Additional desired qualifications and competencies?

· Master’s or Doctorate degree in Computer Engineering, or related field.

· Experience with safety-critical or high-reliability systems.

· Knowledge of modern SoCs, microcontrollers, and FPGA integration.

· Familiarity with Agile and Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) project delivery.

With joining us, among other things, you will get:

· Working on products that have a significant impact on people's daily lives.

· Up to 33 days of vacation.

· Working hours as you organize them (you should always be on call between 10 am and 2 pm).

· The opportunity to work from home for a better work-life balance

· Our company offers a flexible benefits plan through an online cafeteria system

Where can you find us? In our modern offices just a short walk from the Zvonařka bus station on Škrobárenská Street.

How do you apply?

We can only accept online applications. Click the “Apply Now” button via this link: https://jobs.yunextraffic.com/job/Brno-Principal-SW-Engineer-Embedded-%28mf%29-617-00/827691002/

About Us:

We are a global leader in intelligent transport systems with more than 3,500 passionate employees who pioneer, develop, create, install and maintain innovative road traffic and mobility solutions all over the world. We make our roads smarter, safer and greener. The work we do enables cities, highways authorities and infrastructure operators to create a new world of mobility and makes cities more livable for everyone. Our solutions range from traffic lights, tolling solutions and tunnel management to software, AI applications and the intelligent networking of all road users.

Our Commitment:

At Yunex Traffic, the uniqueness of our people is our strength. Our people are at the heart of what we do and every voice, perspective and contribution is valued. The future of mobility needs people who think down different tracks and we empower our people to transform cities all over the world. Join us and make a difference too.

See what we look like on our community website: www.vyvojar.yunextraffic.cz

How do our colleagues see us? Check out their reviews on Atmoskop.

Become a Traffic Transformer and help us to continue transforming towns and cities all over the world.