iT Consulting

IT Consulting is a company that builds solutions in the areas of information technology, contributing to the development and continuity of its clients' businesses. The company offers various services ranging from system maintenance and helpdesk support to users, system consolidation and integration, data security and storage, network security, and cloud solutions.

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Embedded Systems Team Lead

On-site

location Aveiro

date August 1, 2026

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IT House is looking for an Embedded Systems Team Lead for a direct placement with an end client in the Telecommunications & Communications Engineering sector, located in Aveiro.

Main Responsibilities

Lead the roadmap and continuous evolution of a proprietary embedded operating system.
Drive embedded software development with a strong focus on embedded Linux, custom OS builds, device drivers and system tuning.
Oversee hardware architecture and integration, including advanced communication modules (Wi-Fi and Cellular 4G/5G).
Design and manage edge networking features, ensuring robust and secure device communication.
Manage and mentor the embedded engineering team, promoting technical excellence and collaborative problem-solving.
Act as the technical bridge between embedded systems and backend/platform teams to ensure seamless device integration.

Requirements

Degree in Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Telecommunications or a related field.
Proven experience in Embedded Systems and Hardware engineering, ideally with technical leadership or mentoring experience.
Strong business acumen, able to translate business needs into clear technical requirements and drive a product roadmap.
Deep expertise in embedded Linux, including hands-on experience with build systems and kernel-level work.
Strong proficiency in C/C++ and scripting languages, with additional languages considered a plus.
Solid networking knowledge (TCP/IP, routing protocols, wireless standards) applied to embedded devices.
Hands-on experience integrating and troubleshooting Wi-Fi and Cellular (4G/5G) systems.
Understanding of cybersecurity principles applied to embedded and IoT devices.
Good communication skills to align technical requirements across engineering teams.
Autonomous, proactive and organized mindset with strong backlog management skills.
Valued (not mandatory): experience with hardware lifecycle and manufacturing coordination, hardware certification/compliance processes, backend/IoT communication protocols, and PCB/hardware debugging.