Embedded Software Engineer III (GBL)

Embedded Software Engineer III (GBL)

TK Elevator CorporationAtlanta, Georgia, United States

What we expect

The first 3 letters in workplace safety are Y-O-U!

TK Elevator is currently seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer III (GBL) located in Atlanta, GA to lead the development and maintenance of the foundational software platform for our embedded systems. This role focuses on low-level programming, hardware integration, and providing a robust foundation to support application development. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Linux systems, drivers and kernel programming, hardware abstraction layers, board support packages (BSPs), image building using Yocto, and embedded software in general, ensuring the platform is optimized for performance, scalability, and flexibility.

This position is critical for enabling application teams to build innovative solutions by providing the tools, abstraction layers, and system support they need. They will ensure the efficient development of high-quality software components while aligning with the broader team’s goals and collaborating with the Product Owner, Technical Leader, other Component Leaders and stakeholders.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Lead Platform Development: Lead the development and maintenance of core platform components, including kernel modules, device drivers, board support packages (BSPs), and hardware abstraction layers, ensuring seamless integration with hardware and higher-level software layers.
  • System Image Customization: Lead the creation of Linux-based system images using the Yocto Project, tailoring configurations to meet specific hardware and project requirements.
  • Platform Tooling and Abstraction Layers: Build and maintain tools, APIs, and abstraction layers that simplify application development. Provide a reliable and efficient platform that enables application teams to focus on delivering innovative solutions.
  • Team Leadership and Mentorship: Lead and mentor a team of developers focused on platform development. Cultivate technical growth within the team by sharing expertise in embedded software development. Promote a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability to achieve high-quality deliverables.
  • Planning and Transparency: Track team progress and ensure alignment with project timelines and deliverables. Maintain clear visibility into development activities, identify risks early, and adjust plans as needed to meet committed deadlines. Report progress and challenges to stakeholders to ensure transparency and accountability.
  • Collaboration and Team Work: Work closely with the Technical Leader, Product Owner, other Component Leaders and stakeholders to align platform development with broader project goals. Collaborate with hardware engineers, platform, application and test automation teams to ensure seamless integration and optimal performance across the solution.

Who we are looking for

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • 7+ years of experience in embedded systems development, with a focus on low-level programming and Linux-based platforms.
  • Strong knowledge of embedded Linux systems, kernel programming, and hardware-software integration.
  • Experience with the Yocto Project for system image building and customization.
  • Proficiency in developing device drivers, BSPs, and hardware abstraction layers.
  • Familiarity with hardware and networking communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, Ethernet, TCP/IP, GSM.
  • Strong experience with troubleshooting of complex problems in diverse environments
  • Basic knowledge for reading electronic schematics and datasheets
  • Familiarity with end-to-end testing approaches and test automation, preferably with hardware-in-the-loop testing, to ensure reliable integration and quality of embedded systems.
  • Experience with Agile methodologies, backlog prioritization, and tools like JIRA and Confluence.
  • Strong ability to interact and align with stakeholders and technical leaders across the company, ensuring effective communication and shared understanding of project goals.
  • Proven ability to contribute to a collaborative team environment, always working as a team player and actively supporting colleagues and driving collective success.
  • Highly collaborative with excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
  • Clear and effective communicator, able to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, global environment, managing multiple priorities and adjusting to shifting requirements.
  • Proficient English communication skills, both written and spoken
  • Experience with hardware development, preferred 
  • Experience working in a global environment with cross-functional teams, preferred
  • Background in digital transformation, connectivity solutions, or IoT in the industrial or building automation sector, preferred

Additional information

TK Elevator is an equal opportunity employer and committed to diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and veteran status or any other protected status required by applicable law.

Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation in connection with the application process are encouraged to email us directly at ElevatorJobs.ams@tkelevator or call 1-844-427-5461.

Contact

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Job details

Posting date:2025/01/30
Experience level:Experienced professionals
Type of contract:Permanent, Full time
Work mode:Hybrid
Job field:Information Technology
Industry:Engineering & urban mobility
Job number:US_901745_ET_TKELECP11854

Application deadline: as long as the job is listed on our career page, we are looking for suitable candidates (all genders welcome). We are looking forward to receiving your application.

Benefits

Health and Safety

Highest standards and a wide range of health promotion and healthcare activities.

Highest standards and a wide range of health promotion and healthcare activities.

Collaboration

Collegiality is of huge importance – we treat everyone with respect and appreciation.

Collegiality is of huge importance – we treat everyone with respect and appreciation.

Development

Training and education programs to help you develop professionally and personally.

Training and education programs to help you develop professionally and personally.

Compensation and benefits

Fair working conditions and competitive pay are an important basis for us.

Fair working conditions and competitive pay are an important basis for us.

Diversity

We promote an open and tolerant work culture.

We promote an open and tolerant work culture.

Work Life Balance

We guarantee regular working hours to support work-life balance.

We guarantee regular working hours to support work-life balance.

Creative leeway

We offer a work environment in which you can try out new solutions in a no blame culture.

We offer a work environment in which you can try out new solutions in a no blame culture.

Vacation and paid time off

Paid vacation, sick leave and personal days.

Paid vacation, sick leave and personal days.

Sustainability

We act with responsibility and environmental awareness.

We act with responsibility and environmental awareness.

Onboarding

Individual and personal support to help you get started in your new job.

Individual and personal support to help you get started in your new job.

401(k) Plan

We have various financial models to give you individual support.

We have various financial models to give you individual support.

Who we are

With customers in over 100 countries served by more than 50,000 employees, TK Elevator achieved sales of around €9 billion in fiscal year 2022/2023. We ensure high levels of customer service globally from our extensive network of about 1,000 locations. Over the past several decades, TK Elevator has established itself as one of the world’s leading elevator companies and became independent after separation from the thyssenkrupp group in August 2020. The company’s most important business line is the service business proudly provided by around 25,000 service technicians. The product portfolio ranges from standardized elevators for low-rise residential buildings to highly customized solutions for skyscrapers. In addition, it covers escalators, moving walks, passenger boarding bridges and stair and platform lifts. Integrated cloud-based solutions, such as the MAX platform, are delivering enhanced services. With these digital offerings, there are no longer any limits to urban mobility. TKE – move beyond.

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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At TK Elevator, we understand, respect and appreciate that everyone is different. We value everyone as an individual. We believe that when our employees bring their authentic selves to work, and we recognize them as such, we strive to nurture a culture characterized by equal opportunities, mutual trust and respect. At TK Elevator, we aim to embrace diversity and welcome everyone -no matter the ethnicity, nationality, gender or gender expression, age, social background, religion or world belief, sexual orientation, disability, marital status or any other legally protected characteristic or status.

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