, Senior Embedded Software Engineer | Critical Infrastructure & IoT
Location: Yarraville, VIC (Hybrid / In office)
Role Type: Permanent, Full-time
Client Domain: Telecommunications, Energy Systems & Critical Infrastructure

About Our Client We are recruiting on behalf of a leading Australian provider of specialised asset management solutions for critical infrastructure across the APAC region. They design and manufacture next-generation secure embedded controllers that keep power, telecommunications, and energy systems connected and resilient. The Role On behalf of our client, we are seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to take technical ownership of their core embedded platform. Working across the entire software stack from bootloaders up to Linux services—you will lead board bring-up, shape product architecture, and build high-uptime systems for field deployment.

Key Responsibilities
System Architecture: Design secure, maintainable embedded software using Yocto/OpenEmbedded, U-Boot, and OTA mechanisms like RAUC.
Hardware & Stack Integration: Collaborate with hardware teams on board bring-up, peripheral configuration (UART, SPI, I²C, GPIO), and device drivers.
Protocol Implementation: Develop interfaces for industrial and IoT protocols, including Modbus, CAN bus, SNMP, MQTT, and TCP/IP.




Technical Leadership: Guide engineering standards, support CI/CD workflows, and mentor junior embedded engineers.

What Our Client Is Looking For
Embedded Linux: Solid expertise with Yocto, OpenEmbedded, U-Boot, and secure OTA update systems.
Core Languages: Advanced proficiency in C/C++ and Python.
Platform Knowledge: Deep understanding of the Linux device model, device trees, and hardware interfaces.
System Reliability: Experience engineering self-recovering, high-uptime systems deployed in remote environments.

Desirable Skills
Exposure to RTOS, microcontrollers, or reading hardware schematics.
Background in industrial control systems, IoT platforms, or energy/power systems.

Why Consider This Role?
Impactful Work: Contribute to mission-critical infrastructure deployed across major telecommunications networks.
Full Lifecycle Ownership: Solve complex hardware-software challenges from initial design through to field deployment.
Engineering Culture: Join a cooperative, high-performing team focused on technical excellence and career growth.

How to Apply Interested in joining this growing engineering team?

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📌 Senior Embedded Software Engineer 212344 Melbourne
🏢 Aquent Australia
📍 Melbourne