Job Description

Seeking a Senior Embedded Linux Firmware Engineer located ON-SITE in Blue Bell, PA. This position is responsible for firmware/software development for the security system in concert with the Principal Engineers, the Senior Embedded Linux Firmware Engineer also helps design stable, scalable, resilient, and fault-tolerant systems and reusable frameworks and libraries. The candidate should possess sound technical judgement and be proficient at selecting the appropriate algorithms to meet the functional and non-functional requirements. The candidate should also be skilled in designing superior solutions and embedding simplicity into designs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Designs integrated system components and develops high-quality engineering deliverables to achieve performance, scalability, and availability metrics. Defines and implements operational tools and practices needed to sustain metrics at desired levels.
• Actively participates in requirement definition, technical architecture review, iterative development, code review, and operations.
• Provides technical design artifacts for Engineers and provides peer-review feedback to confirm the quality and completeness of the deliverables. Creates automated feedback loops and uses data to make decisions.
• Investigates, designs, prototypes, and evaluates the technical feasibility of new technologies.
• Develops core practices, frameworks, and/or libraries for consistency and reuse.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Management Information Systems, or equivalent experience.
• Strong proficiency working in Linux environments, including experience with networking and software security analysis.
• Expert-level, extensive C and C++ experience is required. Candidates without this level of C and C++ expertise will not be considered.
• Proficient with Buildroot or Yocto toolchains and firmware Over-The-Air (OTA) upgrade processes.
• Experience with communication protocols such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, LTE, etc., and IoT device development, preferably with Z-Wave, Matter, or Thread devices.

Preferred Education and Experience Requirements

• Education or experience in engineering, computer science, or another technical field.

Additional Skills and Certifications:

• A solid understanding of Linux kernel space is highly desirable.
• Expert in three or more engineering disciplines/coding languages.
• Deep knowledge and experience designing systems to achieve non-functional requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment where learning new concepts quickly is a must.
• Strong teamwork aptitude and ability to partner with the product owner/business sponsor to ensure the delivered system meets expectations.
• Able to lead a cross-functional team of Engineers and effectively communicate to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

The salary range for this role is $121,600 -$182,400 and is based on experience and qualifications.

Certain roles are eligible for annual bonus and may include equity. These awards are allocated based on company and individual performance.

We offer employees access to healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits and paid time, among others. Employees accrue up to 120 hours in their first year. Your accrual rate increases after your first year. We also offer 6 paid holidays.

Background checks will be conducted during the employment process. Any information will be reviewed through an individualized assessment in accordance with the Philadelphia Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance.

ADT is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. ADT strives to ensure every employee and applicant feels valued. Visit us at jobs.adt.com/diversity to learn more.​