Pivotics is an international software development and AI company, with a dedicated R&D center in Wroclaw, Poland, a leader in creating advanced solutions for industrial companies as well as eLearning, Logistics & Transportation, Healthcare, and Car Retail.

We are looking for a Lead Embedded Linux Engineer for work with the potential to grow into a leadership role managing future test engineers on the same project.

Project Description

Our сlient specializes in producing next-gen smart PDUs (Power Distribution Units) designed for mission-critical IT, AV, and industrial environments. Their products are known for their reliability, stability, and advanced feature set.

For the embedded engineer: their flagship product lines, SynLink Smart PDUs and netBooter™ Switched PDUs, offer robust power management, automation, and monitoring solutions.

Technical Skills:

• Strong Embedded Linux development experience, particularly in Buildroot.
• Expertise in NOR flash memory expansion and partitioning.
• Proficiency in IPv6 and IPv4 networking protocols.
• Familiarity with USB, I2C, SPI, and serial interfaces for peripheral connectivity.
• Familiar with Continuous Integration and Validation Tools such as Jenkins.

Leadership Skills (Preferred):

• Ability to manage and guide a small team of test engineers.
• Strong organizational and communication skills to ensure smooth coordination between firmware development and QA teams.

Soft Skills:

• Problem-solving mindset with a focus on proactive bug detection and resolution.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work independently on a project basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with power management or IoT devices.
• Familiarity with API design, versioning, and integration testing.
• Knowledge of automated testing frameworks and CI/CD pipelines.

Key Responsibilities:

Firmware Development:

• Expand and optimize NOR flash memory (32MB to 64MB+), including partitioning for bootloaders, U-Boot, Buildroot userspace, and application code.
• Implement support for IPv6, including backend functionality, GUI-based, and commandline configuration.
• Develop Wi-Fi support using USB, I2C, SPI, or serial interfaces (interface TBD).
• Enhance proof-of-concept solutions for robust production use.
• Collaborate with development team in managing and maintaining multiple product configurations based on customer requirements and custom feature sets.
• Refactor code and help revise existing firmware development processes to improve ease of use and maintainability.

Testing and Quality Assurance Leadership (Optional):

• Collaborate on the development of automated tests for firmware, PDU code, cloud integrations, and API compatibility.
• Lead the hiring and management of test engineers to build a robust QA pipeline.
• Ensure firmware changes are thoroughly tested to prevent disruptions, safeguarding customer satisfaction and product reliability.

API and Integration Stability:

• Ensure backward compatibility for APIs, reducing risks of breaking changes that could impact customer operations.
• Collaborate with large clients to address concerns promptly and maintain trust.

Social package description:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on innovative SSD technologies.
• Flexible work environment with a focus on autonomy and creativity.
• Professional growth in a fast-paced, global team.
• 14 days of paid vacation
• 2 weeks of paid sick leave
• Sports compensation
• Corporate events’ celebrations, outdoor activities, Pizza Fridays, bar days in Wroclaw and Warsaw