What are the responsibilities and job description for the Embedded Software Engineer position at jabil?
At Jabil (NYSE: JBL), we are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions. With 60 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe. Job Summary: We are looking for an Embedded Software Engineer to join an existing embedded platform. The role involves working on system-level and low-level software components, close to the operating system and hardware. The ideal candidate has strong embedded systems experience and is comfortable working with Linux-based platforms and low-level software. Experience with Android-based embedded systems is considered a strong plus. Technical Requirements: 7 years of experience in embedded software development Strong proficiency in C and C Solid experience with embedded Linux, including: Low-level system development Linux kernel debugging and modification Device Tree configuration Bootloader interaction (e.g., U-Boot) Experience debugging complex system-level issues Familiarity with Git-based source control workflows Understanding of networking fundamentals (Ethernet, IP, TCP, UDP) Ability to work independently and in a distributed team environment Nice to Have: Hands-on experience with Android AOSP in embedded environments Good understanding of Android system architecture and source code Experience with Android development in embedded systems (AOSP or vendor-modified Android) Familiarity with Android HALs and system services Experience using Android tools such as adb and fastboot Experience with Qualcomm or similar SoC platforms Scripting experience (Bash, Python) Experience with CI pipelines and automated build systems Responsibilities: Develop, maintain, and support embedded software components Work on system-level and low-level software close to the operating system and hardware Debug and resolve issues across embedded Linux and related software layers Participate in platform integration, stabilization, and maintenance activities Collaborate with other engineers to support ongoing development and system improvements Analyze and troubleshoot complex software issues using both software and hardware debugging tools Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge sharing when required BE AWARE OF FRAUD: When applying for a job at Jabil you will be contacted via correspondence through our official job portal with a jabil.com e-mail address; direct phone call from a member of the Jabil team; or direct e-mail with a jabil.com e-mail address. Jabil does not request payments for interviews or at any other point during the hiring process. Jabil will not ask for your personal identifying information such as a social security number, birth certificate, financial institution, driver’s license number or passport information over the phone or via e-mail. If you believe you are a victim of identity theft, contact your local police department. Any scam job listings should be reported to whatever website it was posted in. Jabil, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accessibility Accommodation If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Jabil.com/Careers site as a result of your disability. You can request a reasonable accommodation by sending an e-mail to Always_Accessible@Jabil.com with the nature of your request and contact information. Please do not direct any other general employment related questions to this e-mail. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to. #whereyoubelong