Embedded Linux Engineer: Yocto, Kernel & Drivers

NOJA Power; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NOJA Power, Brisbane-based manufacturer, seeks an Embedded Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain software for Linux-based embedded systems used in mission-critical industrial and utility environments.

You will work across the full SDLC, contribute to Yocto Linux distributions, kernel drivers, and BSPs, and collaborate with an R&D team to deliver robust, secure software. Candidates should have 3+ years of experience and strong debugging skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience developing Embedded C/C++ for Linux-based systems.
• Strong experience with embedded Linux development and debugging.
• Hands-on experience with the Yocto Project and BitBake.
• Experience developing or maintaining Linux kernel drivers and BSPs.
• Understanding of Linux kernel architecture, device trees, and boot processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain embedded software applications in C/C++ for Linux-based embedded systems.
• Customize and maintain Yocto-based Linux distributions for target hardware platforms.
• Develop, port, and maintain Linux kernel drivers and board support packages (BSPs).
• Configure, customize, and optimize Linux kernels, device trees, and bootloader components.
• Debug and troubleshoot software issues across user space, kernel space, and hardware interfaces using tools such as GDB, JTAG, KGDB, and system tracing utilities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements, design robust solutions, and deliver high-quality software.
• Optimize system performance, reliability, security, and maintainability for resource-constrained embedded environments.
• Contribute to software architecture, code reviews, testing, continuous integration, and release activities.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation throughout the development lifecycle.

Skills

Embedded C/C++

Linux debugging

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Agile/Scrum

Learning mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in software engineering or related

Tools

Yocto Project

BitBake

Linux kernel drivers

Kernel modules

GDB

JTAG

KGDB

U-Boot

Buildroot

Git

Jenkins

Job description

NOJA Power, Brisbane-based manufacturer, seeks an Embedded Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain software for Linux-based embedded systems used in mission-critical industrial and utility environments.

You will work across the full SDLC, contribute to Yocto Linux distributions, kernel drivers, and BSPs, and collaborate with an R&D team to deliver robust, secure software. Candidates should have 3+ years of experience and strong debugging skills.