Job Description

Senior Embedded Software Engineer | Critical Infrastructure & IoT

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- Role Type: Permanent, Full-time
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- Client Domain: Telecommunications, Energy Systems & Critical Infrastructure
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About Our Client

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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.

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The Role

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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.

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Key Responsibilities

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



SNMP, MQTT, and TCP/IP.
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- Technical Leadership: Guide engineering standards, support CI/CD workflows, and mentor junior embedded engineers.
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What Our Client Is Looking For

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- Embedded Linux: Strong expertise with Yocto, OpenEmbedded, U-Boot, and secure OTA update systems.
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- Core Languages: Advanced proficiency in C/C++ and Python.
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- Platform Knowledge: Deep understanding of the Linux device model, device trees, and hardware interfaces.
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- System Reliability: Experience engineering self-recovering, high-uptime systems deployed in remote environments.
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- Exposure to RTOS, microcontrollers, or reading hardware schematics.
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- Background in industrial control systems, IoT platforms, or energy/power systems.
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Why Consider This Role?

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- Impactful Work: Contribute to mission-critical infrastructure deployed across major telecommunications networks.
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- Full Lifecycle Ownership: Solve complex hardware-software challenges from initial design through to field deployment.
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- Engineering Culture: Join a collaborative, high-performing team focused on technical excellence and growth opportunities.
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📌 Senior Embedded Software Engineer ( 212344 ) (Victoria)
🏢 Aquent Australia
📍 Victoria