{"id":90547,"date":"2026-04-13T20:21:25","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T16:21:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/herecareers.com\/job\/principal-software-engineer-embedded-wireless-systems\/"},"modified":"2026-04-13T20:21:26","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T16:21:26","slug":"principal-software-engineer-embedded-wireless-systems","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/herecareers.com\/ar\/job\/principal-software-engineer-embedded-wireless-systems\/","title":{"rendered":"Principal Software Engineer \u2013 Embedded &#038; Wireless Systems"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>411_3433759<\/p>\n<p><h3>Principal Software Engineer \u2013 Embedded &#038; Wireless Systems <\/h3>\n<p>Job Openings Principal Software Engineer \u2013 Embedded &#038; Wireless Systems <\/p>\n<h3>About the job Principal Software Engineer \u2013 Embedded &#038; Wireless Systems <\/h3>\n<p><b>PLEASE NOTE THIS ROLE REQUIRES RELOCATION TO ABU DHABI <\/b> <\/p>\n<p><b>Principal Software Engineer (Embedded &#038; Wireless Systems) <\/b> <\/p>\n<p>We are seeking a hands-on Principal Software Engineer to lead the design and development of software for next-generation secure wireless communication systems. 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You will play a key role in shaping system architecture, driving performance optimisation, and ensuring seamless integration across complex communication systems deployed in high-impact, real-world environments. <\/p>\n<p><b>What You&#8217;ll Do <\/b> <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lead the development of software for ARM-based embedded systems running Linux <\/li>\n<li>Design and develop low-level software including kernel modules, device drivers, and Board Support Packages (BSP) <\/li>\n<li>Develop and optimise networking stacks, routing algorithms, and wireless communication protocols <\/li>\n<li>Design and implement scalable microservices and distributed system architectures <\/li>\n<li>Ensure high performance, low latency, and reliability across communication systems <\/li>\n<li>Perform system-level debugging, performance profiling, and optimisation <\/li>\n<li>Collaborate closely with hardware, firmware, and product teams for full system integration <\/li>\n<li>Drive best practices in software design, testing, and deployment <\/li>\n<li>Mentor and provide technical leadership to engineering teams <\/li>\n<li>Contribute to architecture decisions and long-term product evolution <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>What We&#8217;re Looking For <\/b> <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>10+ years of experience in embedded software, systems engineering, or related domains <\/li>\n<li>Strong experience with Embedded Linux and ARM-based platforms <\/li>\n<li>Expertise in C\/C++ with additional experience in Python or similar languages <\/li>\n<li>Experience developing kernel modules, device drivers, and BSPs <\/li>\n<li>Strong understanding of networking protocols (TCP\/IP, routing) and wireless systems (Wi-Fi, 5G, etc.) <\/li>\n<li>Experience with microservices, containerisation (Docker), and orchestration (Kubernetes) <\/li>\n<li>Strong debugging, performance optimisation, and system-level problem-solving skills <\/li>\n<li>Experience working in telecom, wireless, SATCOM, or defence environments is highly desirable <\/li>\n<li>Ability to operate at both hands-on technical and architectural levels <\/li>\n<li>Strong communication skills and ability to work across cross-functional teams <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This is an opportunity to work on advanced, high-assurance secure communication systems where performance, scalability, and reliability are critical. <\/p>\n<p>The hiring process can take approximately 2 &#8211; 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