Job Description

WE ARE LOOKING FOR


Lead Platform Engineer



We're seeking a self-driven and proactive Lead Platform Engineer to join our team in Abu Dhabi, UAE . If you thrive on challenges and have expertise in the following areas, we want to hear from you!



In this role, you will be responsible for identifying areas that require new development, such as device drivers, middleware, or bootloader customization, while ensuring the platform supports and facilitates security requirements based on SOC capabilities. You will execute technical investigations and experiments to integrate new devices and capabilities into existing platforms, conduct applied research into platform-level security techniques for wireless communications, and prototype research concepts into working demos. Additionally, you will identify opportunities to utilize open-source software, facilitate application start-up and capabilities restrictions, and work on embedded security architectures.




Skills Required


• Embedded C Programming
• Yocto
• Linux Kernel
• ARM
• UART
• SPI
• I2C
• Wireless Networks
• Trusted Execution Environment (TEE)
• USB
• RISC-V
• x86
• Linux
• Buildroot
• Python

Locations


• Abu Dhabi, UAE
REQUIRED SKILLS






• Strong C development experience
• Experience with ARM, X86 and RISCV based SoCs
• Experience bringing up Linux on an SBC or custom design.
• Experience with Linux kernel configuration, patching, and maintenance
• Experience with Linux driver development and upstreaming practices
• Experience with wired and wireless networks
• Prior experience with embedded Linux builds systems (such as Yocto or Buildroot or Nix)
• Experience debugging Linux kernel, bootloader, and driver issues, especially root cause analysis and SoC vendors coordination.
• Experience with industry best practices for device security (secure boot, encryption key management, process isolation, etc.) Experience with Python, and Linux Bash.
• Experience with common bus protocols such as PCI, USB, SPI, I2C, and UART
• Ability to learn new skills and operate in a fast-paced and changing environment.
• Direct experience in the overlap between software and hardware security, low level development, and firmware/software technologies.
• Experience with cryptography for platform security and implementation of secure software stacks and runtimes
• Experience with secure boot and TEE(Trusted Execution Environment)
• Highly professional, with the ability to deliver proven work on tight schedules.



REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS



Master's in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering or relevant discipline

• 7+ years of research (including degree) and/or industry experience.


The selected candidates will be invited to an interview for further discussion.




WHY JOIN UNIKIE?





We are dedicated partner for global players in our segments - Unikie supplies technology solutions and services to several global Fortune 500 companies in EMEA and America.



As a responsible and competent partner, we have access to some of the most interesting projects. Technology we create enables our clients to become digital leaders in their own industries.



We cherish transparency and do our best that it shows up in as many processes as possible. One example of this is our salary model.



We have top-notch technical talent, dedication and excitement to develop ourselves and solve even the toughest challenges.



The combination of our agile teams, proven track record, industry insight, and holistic service and solution model place us at the forefront of cutting-edge technologies.



Work in a flexible low-hierarchy organization that looks after its own.





Unikie is a global software engineering and innovation company that infuses intelligence into machines, vehicles, and industrial solutions. We provide intelligent solutions for the automotive, heavy equipment, transportation & logistics, devices & IoT, and networks & communication industries.




With over 600 engineering professionals and a revenue of 56 million euros (2022), Unikie is a premium partner for unique embedded software and marshalling solutions that create value and success in the evolving digital landscape of tomorrow.