We're looking for an Embedded Software Engineer who enjoys solving hard systems problems, influencing technical direction, and helping teams build better software.
This is a role for someone who naturally gravitates toward architecture, engineering standards, and long-term technical strategy. You'll still spend time close to the code, but your biggest impact will come from improving how software is designed, built, tested, and maintained across multiple engineering teams.
The environment is heavily Linux-based, with software running on embedded hardware in demanding real-world conditions. Success in this role requires strong systems thinking, sound engineering judgement, and the ability to influence outcomes across software, hardware, systems, and product teams.
You'll work on questions such as:
- How should an embedded platform evolve over the next 3-5 years?
- What architectural decisions will improve reliability without sacrificing development velocity?
- How do we reduce technical debt while continuing to ship product?
- How do we create engineering standards that scale as teams grow?
You'll be trusted to challenge assumptions, improve existing approaches, and help shape the technical future of the platform.
We're interested in speaking with people who have:
- A background in Linux-based environments
- Strong experience designing complex software systems
- Expertise in Python, C and C++, or similar systems-level languages
- Experience making architectural decisions that have scaled across teams or products
- A track record of improving engineering practices, testing strategies, and software quality
- The ability to mentor engineers and raise the technical bar around them
Bonus Points For
- Hardware-software integration
- Exposure to FPGAs
- Embedded Linux experience
- Distributed systems
- Real-time or performance-sensitive applications
Why This Opportunity?
You'll join a highly capable engineering group where technical decisions matter, ownership is encouraged, and engineers are trusted to solve difficult problems properly.
This is an opportunity to operate at the senior level - influencing architecture, engineering culture, and technical direction while remaining close enough to the technology to see your decisions make a tangible impact.
Embedded Software Engineer in Sydney employer: AEY & Associates
Join a leading Australian technology company that values innovation and collaboration, offering a dynamic work culture where your expertise as a Principal Embedded Software Engineer will directly influence cutting-edge projects. With a strong focus on employee growth, you'll have opportunities to mentor fellow engineers and shape engineering standards while enjoying the benefits of a supportive environment that encourages hands-on involvement in complex real-time embedded systems. Located in Australia, this role provides a unique chance to work at the forefront of technology, contributing to impactful solutions in a thriving industry.
