Embedded Systems Engineer

About the Position

Bloq.it is on a mission to revolutionize the smart locker industry in Europe. We are currently seeking a dedicated Embedded Systems Engineer to join our innovative team as our new #bloqstar. In this role, you'll play a crucial role in the development of firmware for our hardware products and the integration of high-level software with the firmware. The ideal candidate will have experience in IoT and embedded systems, from microcontrollers to SoC (System-on-a-Chip), with a strong background in RTOS, bootloaders, driver development, and OTA implementation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain firmware for various hardware components;
• Debug system-level issues across multiple stack layers from kernel to application and drive firmware/software code optimizations;
• Understand software components from multiple partner teams, lead the integration of those components into an unified product code base;
• Develop and maintain Yocto Project-based Linux distributions (e.g., Torizon OS);
• Customize existing Yocto layers, implement drivers and system configurations;
• Design and implement firmware unit testing and configure CI pipelines;
• Participate in design reviews, providing feedback and suggesting improvements to enhance hardware system performance and reliability;
• Produce comprehensive technical documentation.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Electrical, Electronic, or Software Engineering; 3-5 years of experience in Embedded Software and Systems development;
• Proficient in Python and C/C++ applied at application level; Solid understanding of real-time embedded systems and OS (e.g., Embedded Linux, Yocto-based OS);
• Experience in distributed systems, microservices architectures and Docker;
• Experience with Django, FastAPI, Flask or similar for REST API development;
• Experience with Firmware unit testing; Familiar with version control systems (e.g., Git, SVN);

Nice to Have

• Basic awareness of cloud computing architectures;
• Experience troubleshooting hardware issues and providing technical support;
• Familiarity with IoT and communication protocols (e.g., MQTT, 4G LTE, Nb-IoT);
• Familiarity with AWS services (especially IoT Core and S3).

We Offer

• The opportunity to join our team and play a pivotal role in contributing to innovative solutions that redefine Bloq.it's revolution in the smart locker industry;
• A dynamic and fast-paced work environment with a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning;
• Competitive salary and flexible benefits package, tailored to your experience and skills;
• Eligibility for performance-based bonus, tied to your results and designed to reward your impact;
• Work how you work best - we offer a remote-friendly policy and flexible hours so you can stay productive and keep life balanced;
• Portuguese Health Insurance including mental health;
• Flexible Sports and Wellness membership covering multiple gyms and studios;
• Unlimited days off (subject to manager approval).

About the Company

At Bloq.it, we provide end-to-end solutions for Smart Lockers, and our software ecosystem, Bloq.it OS, is the leading tech solution available in the market.

We've had the pleasure of working with some of the biggest names in e-commerce, logistics, and retail in Europe, such as Vinted and DHL.

We have recently become the fastest-growing Smart Locker company in the world. Before Bloq.it the industry had stagnated and lacked innovation and good products. We strive to have the same impact in this industry as Tesla has had on the car industry.

We believe that Smart Lockers are a big part of the future for everyone, and we want to play our part in making sure that Smart Lockers become as mainstream as the mobile phone.

Founded in 2019, Bloq.it has over 250 coworkers and is based in Porto, Portugal. We offer a hybrid work environment.

Bloq.it is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are based on merit, competence, and qualifications and not on race, gender, nationality, or any other personal characteristic.

If you require any special arrangements during the recruitment process, please let us know so that we can accommodate you in the best possible way.

Ready to join the revolution?