Embedded Lead Engineer - Onsite

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Date published Aug 31 2026
Location Cleveland / United States
Job category Digital
Work model Hybrid

Job Title: Embedded Lead Engineer

Location: Cleveland, Detroit, Akron, Buffalo, Pittsburgh, Columbus, Toedo & Ann Arbor

Work Model: Hybrid. 1 week a month of travel might be reasonable

Required Skills & Experience

• 5-10 years of embedded software experience

• Hands-on expertise with Yocto Linux build systems and ARM-based embedded platforms (NXP i.MX6 or similar)

• Working knowledge of systemd service management, hardware watchdog integration, and Linux OS optimization

• Familiarity with ASP.NET Core microservices and lightweight IPC frameworks such as ZeroMQ or D-Bus

• Experience working in regulated industries (medical devices, life sciences, or similar) is preferred

Responsibilities

Optimize embedded software solutions using ZeroMQ, ActiveMQ, Embedded Linux, C#, and PostgreSQL, ensuring performance, reliability, and maintainability.
Drive integration and communication strategies between microservices, legacy applications, and embedded systems using messaging frameworks and API-based architectures.
Optimize system performance and operational excellence through database tuning, messaging optimization, observability, monitoring, logging, and proactive incident analysis.
Expertise on code reviews, risk management, technical documentation, and guidance on Yocto-based Linux platforms.
Collaborate with cross-functional Agile teams to ensure technical feasibility, support delivery roadmaps, and continuously improve solution quality and reliability.

About Cognizant
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.

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