Software and Automation Engineer

Quick Facts

• Role: Software and Automation Engineer

• Focus: Linux-based embedded software, automation, automated testing, CI/CD, and security compliance for embedded biometric devices

Description

You will develop, maintain, and enhance software running on Linux-based embedded devices, working closely with R&D engineers. The role includes building automated testing frameworks, maintaining CI/CD pipelines, strengthening security and compliance, and automating Linux environment provisioning and deployment. You will also contribute to software-level integration of controllers and hardware modules.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and improve Linux embedded software for reliability, performance, and maintainability

• Integrate controllers and hardware modules with embedded devices

• Develop and maintain automated testing frameworks and processes

• Maintain and optimize CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure, and development tools

• Implement security best practices, address vulnerabilities, and ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards

• Build Python and Bash scripts for provisioning, configuration, deployment, and routine operations

• Identify improvements to software architecture, development workflows, and engineering tools

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues

Requirements

• Strong C++ programming skills and experience in software development

• Good Linux knowledge, including system configuration, troubleshooting, and shell scripting

• Hands-on experience with Linux-based embedded devices

• Experience with automated testing frameworks and software quality assurance

• Familiarity with Git and CI/CD pipelines; automation tools such as GitLab CI/CD or Jenkins

• Understanding of secure software development, vulnerability management, and cybersecurity principles

• Practical experience with AI coding assistants, including reviewing and validating AI-generated code

• Strong problem-solving skills, ability to work independently, and effective cross-functional collaboration

• Good written and spoken English

• Relevant technical degree or equivalent practical experience

Benefits

• Hybrid working with flexible home-office arrangements, flexible working hours, and five weeks of paid holiday

• Continuous learning and professional growth in embedded software development, automation, and cybersecurity

• Hands-on technical ownership and freedom to introduce new tools and improvements

• Opportunities to collaborate across engineering teams and gain practical experience with biometric technologies and embedded systems

• International environment with a small, agile engineering team and global customer base