Embedded Software Engineer - HU
Tulip Interfaces
| Company | Tulip Interfaces |
| Category | Engineering |
| Location | Budapest |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Not stated |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 29 Sept 2025 |
| Last verified | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Source | Employer career page (greenhouse) |
Description
This role is located in Budapest, Hungary – We are a hybrid work environment and are in the office 3+ days per week.
Tulip , the leader in AI-native frontline operations, is helping companies around the world equip their workforce with composable, connected apps, leading to higher quality work, improved efficiency, and end-to-end traceability across operations. Tulip’s cloud-native, no-code platform, powered by embedded AI, is driving the digital transformation of industrial environments through composable, human-centric solutions that go beyond disrupting the Manufacturing Execution System (MES) category.
A spinoff out of MIT, Tulip is headquartered in Somerville, MA, with offices in Germany, Hungary, Singapore, and Israel. Tulip has been recognized as a World Economic Forum Global Innovator, a 2024 Deloitte Technology Fast award winner, one of Energage’s Top Workplaces USA, and one of Built In Boston’s “Best Places to Work” and “Best Midsize Places to Work.”
About You
The Tulip Embedded team focuses on development of the Tulip OS, maintaining and supporting bootloader, kernel, and userspace development for Tulip Hardware (Edge MC, Edge IO) and beyond. In this role, you will also work alongside product management and customers to identify key features, product performance, and contribute to strategic planning.
Built large embedded (Linux) products in past roles (specifically user-facing products).
Worked or designed connected edge/cloud environments and architected systems.
Worked independently on problems and learned in the process.
Collaborated on an interdisciplinary and diverse team.
Partnered with Product and Design teams to help scope work.
What skills do I need?
4+ years of experience building embedded products used daily by customers
Experience with a systems language (C, C++, Rust)
Experience in an OS build system (Yocto, Buildroot, Android)
Experience with shell scripting and command line environments
Familiarity with an interpreted language (e.g., JavaScript, Python)
Familiarity with common hardware buses and devices (e.g., I2C, SPI, PCIe)
Working understanding of fundamental web and networking concepts, including HTTP, DNS, TCP/IP, SSL/TLS, sockets, proxy servers
Experience in designing and implementing RESTful APIs over a microservice architecture (bonus)
Experience with Redux, Node.js, Go, Electron, MongoDB, Postgres, WebSockets (bonus)
Experience leveraging AI-assisted engineering tools (e.g., Claude, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, or similar) to support debugging, scripting, documentation, or development workflows in embedded or systems environments.
Experience as a team lead or technical lead for a software team (bonus)
Bias for action and impact
Key Responsibilities
Maintain the Tulip Operating System (e.g., building, packaging, and supporting the OS)
Configure and maintain routing, networking, and device configurations
Maintain and add bootloader, kernel patches, and device trees on Tulip hardware
Port the Tulip OS to other hardware targets
Maintain and support OS toolchain and versioning
Debug and resolve customer issues with support staff and technical teams
Support security-related tooling for engineering firmware releases and release process
Leverage modern AI-assisted tooling to accelerate troubleshooting, improve engineering workflows, and support efficient development and maintenance of the Tulip OS and related platform components.
Key Collaborators
Hardware and Software Engineers
Hardware Manufacturing
Software QA
Applications Engineering
Product Management
Working At Tulip
We know even great candidates experience imposter syndrome. Even if you don’t match every requirement, applying gives you the opportunity to be considered.
We’re building a strong, diverse team that values hard work, families, and personal well-being. Benefits of working with us include:
Direct impact on pr