# Embedded Software Engineer

**Company:** [Tulip](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/tulip)
**Location:** Budapest, Hungary
**Role:** Embedded Engineering
**Experience:** 4+ years
**Skills:** C, C++, Rust, Yocto, Buildroot, Android, Shell Scripting, JavaScript, Python, I2C, Spi, Pcie, TCP/IP, REST APIs, Node.js
**Posted:** 2026-07-06

> Maintains and advances Tulip’s embedded Linux operating system across bootloaders, kernels, userspace, networking, and hardware targets. The role requires 4+ years building customer-facing embedded products and experience with systems languages, OS build systems, and hardware interfaces.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Maintain the Tulip Operating System, including building, packaging, and support.
- Configure and maintain routing, networking, and device configurations.
- Maintain and add bootloader and kernel patches and device trees on Tulip hardware.
- Port the Tulip OS to other hardware targets.
- Maintain and support the OS toolchain and versioning.
- Debug and resolve customer issues with support staff and technical teams.
- Support security-related tooling for engineering firmware releases and the release process.
- Use AI-assisted tooling to accelerate troubleshooting, improve engineering workflows, and support development and maintenance of the Tulip OS and related platform components.

## Requirements
- 4+ years of experience building embedded products used daily by customers.
- Experience with a systems language such as **C**, **C++**, or **Rust**.
- Experience with an OS build system such as **Yocto**, **Buildroot**, or **Android**.
- Experience with shell scripting and command-line environments.
- Familiarity with an interpreted language such as **JavaScript** or **Python**.
- Familiarity with hardware buses and devices such as **I2C**, **SPI**, and **PCIe**.
- Working understanding of web and networking concepts, including **HTTP**, **DNS**, **TCP/IP**, **SSL/TLS**, sockets, and proxy servers.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.
- Experience partnering with Product and Design teams to scope work.
- Bias for action and impact.

## Nice-to-haves
- Experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs over a microservice architecture.
- Experience with **Redux**, **Node.js**, **Go**, **Electron**, **MongoDB**, **Postgres**, and **WebSockets**.
- Experience using AI-assisted engineering tools such as **Claude**, **Cursor**, or **GitHub Copilot** in embedded or systems environments.
- Experience as a team lead or technical lead for a software team.

## Benefits
- Private healthcare insurance.
- Company equity.
- Flexible work schedule and unlimited vacation policy.
- Learning and Development incentive.
- Hungary eyeglass benefit.
- Team lunches and office snacks.

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