Lead Software Engineer- Embedded Linux Platform

About the role

About Signify Through bold discovery and cutting-edge innovation, we lead an industry that is vital for the future of our planet: lighting. Through our leadership in connected lighting and the Internet of Things, we're breaking new ground in data analytics, AI, and smart solutions for homes, offices, cities, and beyond. At Signify, you can shape tomorrow by building on our incredible 125+ year legacy while working toward even bolder sustainability goals. Our culture of continuous learning, creativity, and commitment to diversity and inclusion empowers you to grow your skills and career. Join us, and together, we'll transform our industry, making a lasting difference for brighter lives and a better world. More about the role Are you looking for an exciting opportunity as a Lead Software Engineer? Join our Hue R&D development team and work on one of the largest commercial IoT systems in the world! Our team is globally diverse, with engineers from different backgrounds and nationalities, and we believe in peer learning to achieve greatness together. We need a highly skilled and motivated Lead Software Engineer to develop new functionality, maintain stability and high performance for our customers. We are looking for someone who can work with the latest techniques and practices in the world of networked devices and agile software development. As a Lead Engineer for the Hue Bridge in our Platform team, you'll be in the midst of cutting-edge software development. You will be technically responsible for the Yocto-based Linux platform architecture, ensuring scalability and long-term maintainability across embedded products. Leading, owning, and evolving the embedded Linux platform architecture. Join us and be a part of the future of IoT! Key Areas of Responsibility This position opens a great opportunity for those who wish to contribute to development and further growth of the largest IoT ecosystem in the world: Join the team responsible for cloud connectivity, security, and fleet management of Hue Bridge devices. Participate in development of new IoT infrastructure together with cloud engineers. Develop, test, and integrate Hue Bridge SW components for embedded Linux. Improve user experience and operational costs based on data from the field. Learn and innovate on our development practices and processes. Explore opportunities of full stack IoT SW development, from devices to cloud Develop using a wide variety of programming languages: C, C++, Bash, Python, C#, Go, Shell, Rust,Normal Python and Lisp. More about you While we value and appreciate all applicants, we believe that the following experience and skills will be needed to shine brightly in this job opening: At least 8+years of experience with connectivity, networking, and IoT Background in Computer Science, software engineering, mathematics or similar. Strong SW design skills and ability to create simple, robust, and elegant SW systems. Strong problem solving and analytical skills. Knowledge and experience in network security, knowledge and experience in data-driven product development. Technically responsible for the Yocto-based Linux platform architecture, ensuring scalability and long-term maintainability across embedded products. Leading, owning, and evolving the embedded Linux platform architecture. Driving BSP integration, kernel strategy, and bootloader design. Optimizing system performance, boot time, footprint, and overall reliability Able and willing to work with a mixed technology software stack, including C, Python, Rust, C#, Shell, Go, and Scheme. The ambition to work with highly intelligent peers and business leaders in a vibrant, collaborative environment while developing the skills required to excel. Good knowledge of English both written and verbal, excellent communication skills.am player, pro-active attitude. Everything we'll do for you You can grow a lasting career here. We'll encourage you, support you, and challenge you. We'll help you learn and progress in a way that's right for you, with coaching and mentoring along the way. We'll listen to you too, because we see and value every one of our 27,000+ people. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and a full spectrum of bright ideas. With a global workforce present in 70+ countries, we are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where every voice is heard and valued, helping us all achieve more together. Come join us, and together we can light up the future.