What are the responsibilities and job description for the Embedded Software Engineer - Entry Level position at NovaTech Automation?
About the Role
Join our R&D team in Lima, Peru, where you will contribute to the development of embedded software for industrial automation products that serve electric utilities worldwide. You will work alongside experienced engineers on products including RTUs, GNSS timing systems, Ethernet switches, and power meters, building software that runs in critical infrastructure environments around the globe.
What You Will Do
- Design, develop, test, integrate, and maintain embedded product software for Linux-based automation platforms
- Develop and maintain serial and network communication protocols (including DNP3, IEC 61850, and Modbus)
- Contribute to middleware libraries, database integrations, and user logic frameworks
- Diagnose and resolve software defects; author source code patches against released firmware
- Evaluate and integrate open-source security patches into active product branches
- Research emerging technologies relevant to substation automation and industrial networking
- Represent NovaTech Automation values: Service, Integrity, Innovation, and Teamwork
What You Will Need
- C1 or B2 Level English
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
- 2 years of professional experience in C/C development (internship or co-op experience considered)
- Solid foundation in object-oriented design and development in a Linux environment
- Familiarity with Git version control
- Ability to read, understand, and extend existing codebases
- Strong self-motivation with the ability to collaborate effectively across distributed teams
What We Would Love to See
- Experience with build systems such as Autotools, CMake, or Yocto/OpenEmbedded
- Exposure to embedded processors and real-time or resource-constrained environments
- Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (DNP3, Modbus, IEC 61850, C37.118)
- Knowledge of software security practices, including secure coding and vulnerability management
- Database design or middleware development experience
- Linux kernel or BSP development experience