Embedded Linux Software Engineer - High-Impact Systems

Blackbook Executive; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackbook Executive is seeking an Embedded Linux Software Engineer to design, develop and maintain Linux software for next-generation platforms in Melbourne. You will work with cross-functional teams across the full software lifecycle, from design to deployment, on high-performance embedded systems.

The role emphasizes Linux internals, C/C++, distributed services, HIL testing, and CI/CD integration, offering technical ownership and growth within a collaborative engineering environment.

Qualifications

• A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related discipline.
• At least 3 years' experience developing software within embedded Linux environments.
• Strong programming skills in C/C++.
• Solid understanding of Linux internals, including process management, networking and system services.
• Experience with Git, Docker and modern software development practices.
• Experience debugging software on embedded hardware.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work across complex engineering projects.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Designing and developing Linux applications using C/C++ across embedded and connected environments.
• Building and maintaining distributed Linux services for communication, diagnostics and remote software management.
• Developing automated test frameworks and supporting Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing.
• Maintaining and enhancing custom embedded Linux images and supporting low-level platform configuration.
• Contributing to CI/CD pipelines, software tooling and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Validating software integration across complex hardware and software systems.
• Participating in design reviews, code reviews and Agile development activities.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams to troubleshoot technical issues and deliver reliable software solutions.

Skills

C/C++

Embedded Linux

Linux internals

CI/CD

Embedded debugging

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Python

Go

Buildroot

Yocto

Linux driver development

MQTT

HTTP

RPC

CAN

Ethernet

SPI

I2C

Education

Degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

Git

Docker

Job description

Blackbook Executive is seeking an Embedded Linux Software Engineer to design, develop and maintain Linux software for next-generation platforms in Melbourne. You will work with cross-functional teams across the full software lifecycle, from design to deployment, on high-performance embedded systems.

The role emphasizes Linux internals, C/C++, distributed services, HIL testing, and CI/CD integration, offering technical ownership and growth within a collaborative engineering environment.