Embedded Software Team Lead

About Essence Group:

Essence Group is a global technology leader in IoT-based platforms for security, healthcare, and senior care markets. With over 80 million devices deployed worldwide, our mission is to deliver innovative, cloud-connected solutions that empower people to live safer, more independent lives. Our products span smart home security, health monitoring, and emergency care-developed and manufactured in-house, from device to cloud.

We are seeking a Senior Embedded Engineer to join our team in our offices in Herzliya.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Embedded Software Engineers
• Own system architecture and drive technical decisions
• Design, develop, and optimize software based on Embedded Linux (Yocto)
• Oversee multi-process and networking system design
• Collaborate with hardware, QA, and product teams for full system integration
• Conduct code reviews and enforce best practices and high-quality standards
• Drive innovation and integrate AI-based capabilities into development processes
• Manage team execution, priorities, and delivery timelines

Requirements

• B.Sc. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• Proven experience as a Team Lead / Engineering Manager - at least 3 years
• 8 years of experience in Real-Time Embedded development
• Strong proficiency in C and modern C++ (C++14 and above)
• Extensive experience with Embedded Linux (Yocto), including kernel and drivers
• Strong experience with multi-threading / multi-process systems
• Experience with AI / Agentic AI
• Experience with Python for automation and testing
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies