Senior Software Engineer, C++

IDEMIA

full-time

Posted on: 12/30/2025

Location Type: Office

Location: 🇫🇷 France

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Senior

C++Linux

About the role

Design, develop, and debug C++ applications on Embedded Linux systems
Perform advanced debugging using GDB for application and system-level issues
Diagnose complex issues involving C++ runtime, OS services, and kernel interactions
Customize and maintain Yocto Linux distributions
Develop and manage BitBake recipes, layers, and build configurations
Handle Linux kernel hardening and system security configurations
Implement root/user privilege segregation and secure system design
Create, integrate, and validate production-ready firmware images
Analyze and resolve boot, performance, memory, and stability issues
Conduct code reviews and mentor junior engineers
Collaborate with hardware, QA, and system teams for end-to-end delivery

Strong expertise in C++ (C++11/14/17)
Solid understanding of OOP, STL, memory management, multithreading
Excellent debugging skills using GDB
Strong knowledge of Linux systems, including filesystem management, user/root privilege handling, and scripting
Good knowledge of Linux kernel configuration and tuning
Solid experience using Git for source code management
Good understanding of LXC and Linux containerization concepts
Strong knowledge of Embedded Linux internals
Hands-on experience with Yocto Project & BitBake
Understanding of security concepts, root access control, and privilege separation
Experience in firmware image creation and release management
Good overview of IT fundamentals (networking, services, security basics)

Benefits

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

C++OOPSTLmemory managementmultithreadingdebuggingLinux systemsLinux kernel configurationfirmware image creationsecurity concepts

code reviewsmentoringcollaboration