Principal Software Engineer- Embedded OS
altentechnologyusa • Denver, Colorado, United States
Posted: August 14, 2026
Job Description
As a Principal Software Engineer you will be responsible for;
Key Responsibilities
· Develop and maintain embedded platform software and build infrastructure
· Create and support Yocto-based embedded Linux distributions
· Create CI/CD pipelines integrated with security automation tools
· Develop and maintain BSP software, including hypervisors and device drivers
· Support networking security, secure boot, and OTA update mechanisms
· Collaborate with product teams to define platform capabilities
· Develop and document software engineering policies and procedures
· Act as primary Platforms POC with program leads and other stakeholders
Technologies & Tools
· AMD Zynq and Zynq UltraScale+ SoCs
· Yocto-based Embedded Linux
· Embedded hypervisors and Linux device drivers
· Custom build systems and CI/CD pipelines
· Docker and Artifactory
· Python, Bash, and GNU Make
· Atlassian tools (Bitbucket, Jira, Bamboo, Confluence) and GitHub/Gitlab
· Networking security and secure boot technologies
Qualifications;
· Strong experience in Yocto
· Strong experience embedded Linux platform development
· Hands-on experience with Xilinx SoC-based embedded systems (AMD Zynq 7000 series / Zynq UltraScale+, Kria SOM)
· Experience with Yocto, build systems, and CI/CD pipelines
· Solid understanding of BSP and OS layers, boot flows, and device security
· Ability to collaborate in a cross-functional team with hardware, application, and product management stakeholders
· Familiarity with Agile software development methodologies (Scrum)
· Strong debugging and problem-solving skills
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or technically related
7+ years of software development experience or, Master's Degree in Engineering or technically related
5+ years of software development experience, or PhD with 3 years of software development experience
Salary Range: $125k-$150k
The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience
MANDATORY FOR ALL REMOTE/HYBRID AND/OR CALIFORNIA, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, HAWAII, COLORADO, MARYLAND, CONNECTICUT, ILLINOIS, MINNESOTA, VERMONT, MASSACHUSETTS, NEVADA, NEW YORK, RHODE ISLAND, WASHINGTON STATE & CINCINNATI, OHIO, JERSEY CITY, NEW JERSEY, TOLEDO, OHIO BASED ROLES.
Note: Due to the nature of the work, only US Persons (citizens or permanent residents) need apply for this position. - OPTIONAL
Additional Content
As a Principal Software Engineer you will be responsible for;
Key Responsibilities
· Develop and maintain embedded platform software and build infrastructure
· Create and support Yocto-based embedded Linux distributions
· Create CI/CD pipelines integrated with security automation tools
· Develop and maintain BSP software, including hypervisors and device drivers
· Support networking security, secure boot, and OTA update mechanisms
· Collaborate with product teams to define platform capabilities
· Develop and document software engineering policies and procedures
· Act as primary Platforms POC with program leads and other stakeholders
Technologies & Tools
· AMD Zynq and Zynq UltraScale+ SoCs
· Yocto-based Embedded Linux
· Embedded hypervisors and Linux device drivers
· Custom build systems and CI/CD pipelines
· Docker and Artifactory
· Python, Bash, and GNU Make
· Atlassian tools (Bitbucket, Jira, Bamboo, Confluence) and GitHub/Gitlab
· Networking security and secure boot technologies
Qualifications;
· Strong experience in Yocto
· Strong experience embedded Linux platform development
· Hands-on experience with Xilinx SoC-based embedded systems (AMD Zynq 7000 series / Zynq UltraScale+, Kria SOM)
· Experience with Yocto, build systems, and CI/CD pipelines
· Solid understanding of BSP and OS layers, boot flows, and device security
· Ability to collaborate in a cross-functional team with hardware, application, and product management stakeholders
· Familiarity with Agile software development methodologies (Scrum)
· Strong debugging and problem-solving skills
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or technically related
7+ years of software development experience or, Master's Degree in Engineering or technically related
5+ years of software development experience, or PhD with 3 years of software development experience
Salary Range: $125k-$150k
The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience
MANDATORY FOR ALL REMOTE/HYBRID AND/OR CALIFORNIA, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, HAWAII, COLORADO, MARYLAND, CONNECTICUT, ILLINOIS, MINNESOTA, VERMONT, MASSACHUSETTS, NEVADA, NEW YORK, RHODE ISLAND, WASHINGTON STATE & CINCINNATI, OHIO, JERSEY CITY, NEW JERSEY, TOLEDO, OHIO BASED ROLES.
Note: Due to the nature of the work, only US Persons (citizens or permanent residents) need apply for this position. - OPTIONAL