Embedded Software Engineer (Mid-Senior Level)
Movandi is hiring an embedded software engineer in Riyadh to design, develop, and maintain C/C++ firmware for its 5G mmWave (BeamXR) products, including hardware bring-up, debugging, testing, and documentation. Requires 6+ years of embedded systems experience; open only to Saudi Arabia citizens.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 6+ years
- Category
- Embedded
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor's in Engineering/Mechatronics/Electrical Engineering or related degree (Master's preferred)
- 6+ years of experience in embedded systems development, testing and deployment
- Strong programming skills in C/C++
- Experience with Python for scripting, automation, or testing
- Experience with automated testing and module unit testing in Python (Pytest, fixtures)
- Strong working knowledge of microcontrollers and Linux-based embedded systems
- Experience interfacing with embedded hardware peripherals (flash, eMMC, FPGA, GPIO, sensors)
- Experience developing and interfacing with static/dynamic libraries for embedded targets and architectures
- Experience with version control & collaboration tools (Git, Confluence, Jenkins)
- Experience with cross-compilation and build systems (Makefiles, CMake)
- Familiarity with compiler toolchains (GCC, Clang)
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins)
- Knowledge of reproducible builds, dependency management, and automated testing
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated working well in a team environment and collaborating across geographies
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to understand and work with electrical schematics
- Experience with lab tools (logic analyzer, JTAG debugger, oscilloscope, power supply, signal generator)
- Saudi Arabia citizenship (only Saudi citizens may apply)
Nice to have
- Experience mentoring junior engineers or leading small technical efforts
- Exposure to wireless communication systems and performance testing
Full description
Movandi has made a big impact on 5G in a short amount of time — from foundational research and innovative modular, high efficiency mmWave system design to the introduction of our BeamXR 5G system that delivers improvements in performance, coverage, and latency to connect 5G everywhere. Now more than ever, 5G—supported by Movandi technology— is becoming an integral part of the telecommunications landscape. And we’re only getting started.
At Movandi we work as a team. We like hard problems and solving them with the sharpest people. Are you looking to make a difference on the future of technology? At Movandi, you will help solve the growing challenges of deploying 5G millimeter wave networks. You will make an impact.
About the Role
Movandi is looking for a motivated and skilled Embedded Software Engineer to join our team. You will be responsible for supporting the Firmware Development Team in the design, development and production of our firmware supported products. You will be responsible for testing, documenting, and creating firmware standards.
Duties and responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain embedded firmware (C/C++).
- Support bring-up of new hardware platforms.
- Debug and optimize embedded software systems.
- Develop and execute firmware test strategies.
- Gathering and analyzing requirements from customers.
- Write and maintain technical documentation (developer and user guides).
- Conduct code reviews and ensure high-quality standards.
- Collaborate with Digital design, RF verification, and DevOps teams.
- Work with customers to investigate and resolve technical issues.
Technical Requirements
- Completed Bachelor of Engineering/Mechatronics/Electrical Engineering or related degree (Master’s preferred).
- 6+ years of experience in embedded systems development, testing and deployment.
- Strong programming skills in C/C++.
- Experience with Python for scripting, automation, or testing.
- Experience with automated testing and module unit testing in Python (Pytest, fixtures, etc).
- Strong working knowledge of microcontrollers and Linux-based embedded systems.
- Experience interfacing with common embedded hardware peripherals (flash, eMMC, FPGA, GPIO, sensors, etc).
- Experience developing and interfacing with static/dynamic libraries for various embedded targets and architectures.
- Experience using version control & collaboration tools (Git, Confluence, Jenkins, etc).
Build & Tooling
- Experience with cross-compilation and build systems (Makefiles, CMake, etc).
- Familiarity with compiler toolchains (GCC, Clang).