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Embedded GUI Engineer

ALTEN
Palo Alto, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/3/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/30/2026
Role Summary: Embedded GUI Engineer

Seeking an experienced Embedded GUI Engineer to design, develop, and optimize graphical

user interfaces for next-generation embedded devices. The role requires strong hands-on

expertise with LVGL, Zephyr RTOS, and embedded graphics stacks, working closely with

UX, platform, and hardware teams.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and develop embedded GUIs using LVGL and Zephyr RTOS.
  • Collaborate with UX teams to evaluate design concepts, build prototypes, and assess

feasibility.

  • Develop UI assets and workflows using tools such as Figma, ProtoPie, FreeType,

emWin, etc.

  • Optimize graphics pipelines considering memory, performance, and system

constraints.

  • Interface with embedded platform software engineers and silicon vendor graphics

stacks (e.g., OpenGL, Skia, TouchGFX, VGLite).

  • Provide input on component and hardware selection related to 2D/3D graphics

performance.

  • Participate in system-level architecture, design reviews, and product definition.
  • Ensure alignment between development, testing, documentation, and delivery

milestones.

  • Communicate progress, risks, and dependencies to stakeholders.
  • Contribute to continuous improvements in development processes, tooling, and

methodologies.

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Bachelor's/Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Embedded

Systems, or related field.

  • 5 years of experience in embedded software, GUI development, or HMI

engineering.

  • Strong hands-on experience with LVGL and embedded UI frameworks.
  • Experience working with Zephyr RTOS or similar real-time operating systems.
  • Solid understanding of embedded platforms, compilers, build systems, and version

control.

  • Experience with GUI/UX workflows, validation, and performance optimization.
  • Strong communication, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
  • Ability to manage tasks, timelines, and deliverables in fast-paced environments.

Preferred / Good-to-Have

  • Experience designing complete GUI development pipelines (asset creation → build

→ deployment → automated testing).

  • Familiarity with GPU/graphics accelerators and hardware bring-up.
  • Exposure to automotive, consumer electronics, medical devices, or IoT products.
  • Experience with C/C , Python, or shell scripting.
  • Knowledge of Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Project, or similar PM tools.

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