{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"6fced25ec2e23e649145eeaf","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/6fced25ec2e23e649145eeaf","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/6fced25ec2e23e649145eeaf","title":"Sr Software Engineer, Embedded Linux","description":"Welcome to the intersection of energy and home services. At NRG, we’re driven by our passion to create a smarter, cleaner and more connected future.\n\nVivint Smart Home, an NRG owned company, is a leading smart home company in the United States, dedicated to redefining the home experience with intelligent products and services. We find purpose in proactively protecting and keeping our customers connected to home, no matter where they are. Join the Smart Home team to create smarter, safer and more sustainable homes.\n\nWho Are We:\n\nVivint Smart Home is the leading provider of smart home services in North America. Vivint delivers an integrated smart home system with in-home consultation, professional installation and support delivered by its Smart Home Pros, as well as 24-7 customer care and monitoring.\n\nDedicated to redefining the home experience with intelligent products and services, Vivint serves more than two million customers throughout the U.S.\n\nJob Functions:\n\nPosition requires in-office presence in Seattle, WA on a hybrid schedule for Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday with a work from home day on Friday. The position will start remote and then will move into the hybrid schedule.\n\nJob Requirements\n\nRequired Technical Skills & Experience\n\nExperience: Minimum of 5 years of professional software development experience.\n\nEducation: BS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related technical field.\n\nCore Languages: Strong proficiency in C and modern C++.\n\nEmbedded Linux: Deep understanding of the embedded Linux ecosystem (kernel, device drivers, and the boot chain: bootloader, device tree, init).\n\nBuild Systems: Hands-on experience building and customizing Linux distributions using Yocto, Buildroot, or similar.\n\nHardware Debugging: Proven track record with board bring-up and debugging at the hardware/software boundary (reading schematics/datasheets; utilizing JTAG, logic analyzers, and oscilloscopes).\n\nBSP Integration: Experience evaluating and integrating vendor- or partner-delivered BSPs and drivers.\n\nAdditional Languages: Experience with Python or Rust.\n\nIoT Protocols: Solid understanding of common web/IoT protocols (HTTP, MQTT, JSON, Protobufs).\n\nDevelopment Environment: Proficiency with compiling, cross-compiling, unit testing, and debugging within Linux environments.\n\nHighly Desirable Skills (Nice-to-Have)\n\nDirect experience collaborating with JDM/ODM or contract manufacturing partners on hardware/software co-development.\n\nFamiliarity with wireless communication protocols (Wi-Fi, BLE, Zigbee, Z-Wave).\n\nExperience with SoC platforms from vendors like NXP, Rockchip, Qualcomm, etc.\n\nUnderstanding of embedded security fundamentals (secure boot, OTA updates, and device provisioning).\n\nExperience leveraging generative AI developer tools (e.g., Claude Code, GitHub Copilot) to design, build, debug, and review production software.\n\nThe base salary range for this position is: $160,700 to $206,600*. *The base salary range above represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonus, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition the position may be eligible to participate in the benefits program which include, but are not limited to, medical, vision, dental, 401K, and flexible spending accounts.\n\nNRG Energy is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. To the extent permitted by law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability. 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