Embedded Software Engineer - Connected Watches - Freelance

Description

Job offer – Embedded Software Developer – Connected Watches

Context and objective

The mission is part of the development of connected watches in a fast-growing high-tech segment. The role aims to ensure the reliability and robustness of upcoming software updates for a recently launched product, combining embedded systems expertise with product quality and stability improvement.

Main responsibilities

• Performance and stability: contribute to the continuous improvement of system performance and stability by identifying bottlenecks and proposing targeted optimizations
• Defect analysis and diagnosis: identify, analyze, and diagnose software anomalies and failures on embedded systems, including RTOS, Linux and AOSP environments; reproduce bugs, examine logs, and use advanced debugging tools
• Optimization and robustness improvement: analyze the root causes of recurring failures and propose code modifications to improve the robustness and reliability of embedded software
• Incident documentation: create detailed documentation of incidents, root cause analyses, implemented solutions, and associated testing procedures
• Cross-functional collaboration: work closely with QA and customer support teams to understand reported issues and ensure quick and effective resolution; collaborate with the Android development team to identify integration issues
• Security: monitor security vulnerabilities that may affect the product and implement the necessary fixes

Profile required

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in embedded software development, with proven expertise in corrective maintenance and defect analysis, ideally in the wearables field
• Deep understanding of RTOS fundamentals
• Hands-on experience customizing Linux kernels and working in AOSP environments
• Proficiency in low-level system programming languages such as C/C++, as well as higher-level languages such as Rust
• Familiarity with power management strategies critical for wearables
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Fluent English

Bonus skills

• Bluetooth expertise would be a plus for the mission