Embedded Linux Engineer (m/f/x)

As Embedded Linux Engineer at WORK Microwave, you design and maintain embedded Linux BSPs for target hardware, drive board bring-up and hardware-software integration, and optimize kernels, bootloaders, and root filesystems. You will work with Yocto/OpenEmbedded or Buildroot, implement platform security, and develop device drivers while collaborating with hardware and application teams to ensure system stability. This role offers a chance to shape reliable, high-performance platforms for cutting-edge microwave and sensing technology.

• thorough onboarding
• international working environment
• modern workstations
• flexible working hours (40h/week)
• 30 vacation days
• profit sharing, bike/PC leasing, Germany Ticket, company pension scheme (WORK-Benefit-Program)

• Develop, customize, and maintain Embedded Linux BSPs for target hardware platforms
• Perform board bring-up and debug hardware–software integration issues
• Configure and build Linux kernels, bootloaders (U-Boot, Barebox), and root filesystems
• Work with build systems like Yocto/OpenEmbedded or Buildroot
• Implement and maintain platform security features (secure boot, access control, vulnerability mitigation, patching)
• Develop and adapt device drivers (I2C, SPI, UART, Ethernet, etc.)
• Analyze and resolve system issues using debugging tools (dmesg, gdb, logs)
• Collaborate with hardware and application teams to ensure system stability
• Optimize system performance, boot time, and reliability

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in software development with a strong focus on Embedded Linux
• Strong programming skills in C and in C++11/14
• Hands-on experience with Embedded Linux platform development, BSP customization, and board bring-up
• Familiarity with bootloaders (U-Boot, Barebox) and Device Tree (DTS)
• Experience with Buildroot, Yocto/OpenEmbedded or similar build systems
• Understanding of embedded security concepts (secure boot, cryptography basics, secure firmware updates, vulnerability handling)
• Basic scripting skills (Bash/Python) for automation
• Knowledge of embedded communication protocols and networking (I2C, SPI, UART, Ethernet, TCP/IP)
• Strong problem-solving mindset and ability to work in cross-functional teams

• Strong problem-solving mindset
• Ability to work in cross-functional teams
• Proactive collaboration
• Embedded Linux
• BSP customization
• Board bring-up