Embedded Linux Platform Engineer

CASABOT Holdings Limited; Dubai; On-site; AED 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work with top tech talent

Focus on personal growth

Flexible work environment

Job summary

A leading home automation technology firm in Dubai seeks an experienced Embedded System Engineer to enhance their embedded software platform. The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of experience and a deep understanding of Embedded Linux, Yocto/Buildroot, and firmware development. This role involves designing and maintaining embedded systems, implementing OTA updates, and collaborating across teams to optimize system performance. A strong problem-solver who is practical and product-minded will thrive in this position.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in embedded software or platform engineering.
• Strong programming skills in C++ and Python.
• Solid hands-on experience with Embedded Linux.
• Experience with Yocto and/or Buildroot.
• Proven ability to modify and maintain Yocto recipes.
• Experience with firmware development.
• Familiarity with cross-compilation and Linux system internals.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain embedded Linux distributions.
• Customize and edit Yocto layers based on product requirements.
• Develop, integrate, and optimize platform-level software for embedded devices.
• Implement and maintain OTA update mechanisms for remote upgrades.
• Support and enhance Secure Boot and platform security features.

Skills

C++

Python

Embedded Linux

Yocto

Buildroot

Firmware development

OTA updates

Secure Boot

MQTT

Debugging

Git

Tools

Docker

AWS

Job description

Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Posted on 03/29/2026

CASABOT™ is the AI-powered home automation platform that transforms any space into an intelligent, intuitive environment. Seamlessly connecting devices across brands, CASABOT eliminates complexity and guesswork—no apps, no commands, just effortless automation. Whether for homes, hotels, or commercial spaces, CASABOT delivers luxury-level technology with unmatched simplicity, real-time support, and smart energy management—designed to enhance daily living and future-proof properties.

Job Description

We are looking for an Embedded System Engineer with 4+ years of experience to help build, customize, secure, and maintain our embedded software platform. This role is ideal for someone who deeply understands Embedded Linux, can work confidently with Yocto / Buildroot, and knows how to tailor Linux images, packages, kernels, and modules for production devices.

You will play a key role in shaping the platform layer that powers our devices, with a strong focus on firmware development, OTA updates, secure boot, and reliable device communication using protocols such as MQTT.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain embedded Linux distributions using Yocto and/or Buildroot
• Customize and edit Yocto layers, recipes, modules, and packages based on product requirements
• Develop, integrate, and optimize platform-level software for embedded devices
• Work on firmware development and low-level system integration
• Implement and maintain OTA update mechanisms for remote device upgrades
• Support and enhance Secure Boot and platform security features
• Debug system-level issues across boot, kernel, drivers, middleware, and user space
• Collaborate with hardware, backend, QA, and product teams to ensure smooth system integration
• Improve system reliability, performance, maintainability, and production readiness
• Support build automation, CI/CD, and release processes for embedded software

Required Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in embedded software or platform engineering
• Strong programming skills in C++ and Python
• Solid hands-on experience with Embedded Linux
• Strong experience with Yocto and/or Buildroot
• Proven ability to modify and maintain Yocto recipes, layers, packages, and modules
• Experience with firmware development
• Experience implementing or maintaining OTA updates
• Good understanding of Secure Boot and embedded security concepts
• Experience with MQTT or similar device messaging protocols
• Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills across embedded Linux systems
• Familiarity with cross-compilation, bootloaders, and Linux system internals
• Proficiency with Git and collaborative development workflows
• Ability to troubleshoot across the stack, from bootloader and OS layers to application and cloud/device integration
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work closely with hardware, software, QA, and product teams

Preferred / Nice to Have

• Experience with bootloaders such as U-Boot
• Knowledge of Linux kernel configuration, drivers, and device trees
• Experience with containers or lightweight virtualization on embedded systems
• Familiarity with networking, device provisioning, and remote fleet management
• Experience in production-grade IoT or connected device environments
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines for embedded systems

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who is not only technically strong, but also practical and product-minded. The right candidate understands how to turn embedded Linux into a stable, secure, updateable platform that can scale in real-world deployments.

Requirements

• 3-5 years building and maintaining embedded Linux platforms
• Deep experience with Yocto / Buildroot, including customization of recipes, layers, and modules
• Strong C++ skills plus Go or Python experience
• Solid background in firmware development, OTA, Secure Boot, and MQTT
• Experience using Docker and working with AWS in connected-device or platform environments
• Steady Remote work environment
• We focus on your L&D and personal growth
• Work with a bunch of the smartest techies in the region.