Embedded Linux Software Engineer

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About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Embedded Linux Software Engineer to join a development team working on Linux-based embedded products used in industrial, technical, and high-reliability environments.

In this role, you will work above the bare-metal layer, developing and maintaining embedded Linux platforms , system services, and application-level components that run on dedicated hardware.

The position is ideal for engineers who enjoy system-level Linux development , clean architecture, and long product lifecycles.

Your Responsibilities

• Develop, customise, and maintain Embedded Linux systems for dedicated hardware platforms
• Work with Yocto / Buildroot to configure, build, and optimise Linux distributions
• Develop system services, daemons, and applications primarily in C / C++
• Integrate and maintain device drivers , BSPs, and hardware-specific configurations
• Analyse and optimise boot time, system performance, and stability
• Collaborate closely with hardware and firmware teams during board bring‑up and system integration
• Debug system-level issues across kernel, userspace, and hardware interfaces
• Maintain documentation, build configurations, and release artefacts
• Contribute to code reviews, automated testing, and continuous improvement of the platform

Your Profile

• Degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Embedded Systems , or comparable qualification
• Strong professional experience in Embedded Linux development
• Solid knowledge of:
• Linux kernel concepts, userspace architecture, and system services
• Yocto Project and/or Buildroot
• Cross-compilation, toolchains, and root filesystem design
• C / C++ for Linux-based embedded systems
• Experience working with ARM-based SoCs (NXP, TI, STM, i.MX, etc.)
• Familiarity with common interfaces and subsystems (SPI, I²C, CAN, Ethernet, USB)
• Confident debugging using gdb, strace, perf, and related tools
• Structured, reliable, and quality-oriented working style
• Native German speaker or fluent German at C1–C2 level (mandatory)
• Good English skills for technical documentation and collaboration

Technical Environment

• Embedded Linux (Yocto / Buildroot)
• C / C++
• ARM-based SoCs
• Linux kernel and userspace tooling

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Industries

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

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