About the role

What will you do at Abra?

abra's R&D Embedded division is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer (Python/Linux) to join our team in Ra'anana/Jerusalem!

We are seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to develop software solutions for Linux-based embedded systems. The role involves designing and implementing software that interfaces with hardware components, communication peripherals, and system-level services. The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer with strong Python skills, experience working in embedded Linux environments, and the ability to independently investigate technical challenges and drive solutions from concept to implementation.

Key Responsibilities

Develop software for embedded Linux platforms using Python.
Design and implement software interfaces for hardware peripherals and system components.
Integrate and validate communication interfaces and device functionality.
Investigate, debug, and resolve software and hardware integration issues.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Utilize AI-assisted development tools to improve productivity and software quality.
Document software design and implementation.

Requirements

B.Sc. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.
3+ years of software development experience with Embedded Python/C++ programming skills and tools development.
Hands-on experience working with Embedded Linux environments.
Experience interfacing with hardware devices and peripherals through software.
Ability to read hardware specifications and datasheets and implement software APIs accordingly.
Understanding of low-level communication protocols such as I2C, SPI, UART, and Ethernet.
Practical experience using modern AI-assisted development tools (such as GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Cursor, or similar) as part of the software development workflow.
Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and investigative skills.
Self-driven engineer capable of independently driving technical investigations, identifying information gaps, and collaborating with stakeholders to resolve them.
Advantages:
Experience developing hardware diagnostics, validation, test, or board bring-up tools for embedded systems – big advanate.
Experience with gRPC and Protocol Buffers (Protobuf).
Experience with FPGA-based systems, PCIe, ADCs, or clocking devices.
B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering.
Experience working with lab equipment such as logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, or JTAG debuggers.

Which skills does this role require?

PythonEmbedded LinuxC++Hardware InterfacingI2CSPIUARTEthernetDebuggingTroubleshootingAI-assisted development toolsGitHub CopilotChatGPTCursorSoftware APIsSystem-level servicesEmbedded Software EngineerLinuxHardwareAI-assisted developmentgRPCProtocol BuffersFPGAPCIeADCJTAGLogic analyzerOscilloscopeEmbedded systemsSoftware APIBoard bring-upDiagnosticsValidationComputer ScienceSoftware EngineeringElectrical Engineering

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