intive

Senior Embedded Software Engineer (Embedded Linux / MQTT)

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About the role

Join a diverse team of approx. 2000 professionals across four continents, driving innovation and growth within intive’s technology hubs. Work alongside industry experts trusted by leading brands like Audi, BMW, Deichmann, Meta, NewsCorp, Tandem, Paramount, Vorwerk, and Warner Bros. Discovery to create pioneering, sustainable digital experiences.
At intive, agile thinking and deep industry expertise come together across Automotive & Mobility, Commerce, Financial Services, Healthcare & Life Sciences, and Technology, Media & Communication. Be part of a team that’s shaping the future of digital innovation.
Remote from Poland | Swiss Client | Product Development
About the Project:
Join us and develop software for connected devices used in commercial products.
The project focuses on Embedded Linux platforms, MQTT-based communication, and software for network-connected devices. We are looking for an engineer who can independently drive technical topics and contribute to the development of real-world embedded products.
Who We Are Looking For:
We are looking for a Senior Embedded Engineer with experience developing embedded products and strong hands-on knowledge of MQTT and Embedded Linux.
You should be comfortable working independently, analysing requirements, proposing solutions, and driving technical topics forward in collaboration with experienced engineers.
Experience with connected devices, IoT solutions, smart appliances, consumer electronics, or similar embedded products is highly valued.
Responsibilities:

Develop software for Embedded Linux platforms

Design and implement MQTT-based communication solutions

Analyse technical requirements and propose solutions

Participate in technical design and architecture discussions

Troubleshoot and optimise embedded applications

Take ownership of technical topics and drive them independently

Must-Have:

Strong commercial experience with C++

Commercial experience with MQTT

Practical experience with Embedded Linux

Experience in developing embedded products

Ability to work independently

Good English communication skills

Nice-to-Have

Experience with Connected Devices / IoT products

Experience analysing requirements and proposing solutions

Understanding of software architecture and design principles

Python

Yocto

ARM-based platforms

TCP/IP networking knowledge

Why This Role May Be Interesting for You:
You will work on software used in real products rather than internal platforms or tools. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to connected devices and take ownership of technical topics from idea to implementation.
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I am interested in the Senior Embedded Software Engineer (Embedded Linux / MQTT) role because I can bring practical experience in Project Management, Python and Remote Collaboration, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes intive needs from this hire.

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