Senior Yocto & Embedded Linux Engineer

Litmus; Toronto; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Litmus is hiring a Senior Yocto & Linux Software Engineer to join the Toronto team. You will develop and secure Litmus Edge, an industrial edge platform, focusing on embedded Linux, OTA updates, and hardware-software integration.

You’ll work with ARM BSPs, Docker, and Kubernetes to deploy containerized edge apps, while advancing performance, reliability, and security. This role offers ownership, fast iteration, and impact at scale.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Linux software engineering with embedded systems.
• Deep hands-on expertise with the Yocto Project, including custom image creation and build customization.
• Strong experience with embedded Linux development, kernel configuration, debugging, and system integration.
• Experience with ARM-based platforms and BSPs.
• Hands-on knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes in production or edge computing environments.
• Experience designing or maintaining OTA update frameworks and deployment systems.
• Strong programming skills in C/C++ and scripting languages such as Python and Bash.
• Proficiency with Git and CI/CD tools and workflows.
• Awareness of Generative AI and AI Agents to improve engineering efficiency.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded Linux distributions using the Yocto Project for the Litmus Edge platform.
• Create, extend, and manage Yocto packages while ensuring platform stability and maintainability.
• Develop and support secure validation processes to enhance system integrity and resilience.
• Build and maintain OTA (Over-the-Air) update mechanisms for reliable software delivery.
• Configure, integrate, and deploy software on ARM-based hardware platforms using BSPs.
• Leverage Docker and Kubernetes to deploy and manage containerized edge applications.
• Collaborate with hardware, platform, and application teams to troubleshoot integration challenges.
• Analyze, debug, and optimize system performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Contribute to software development best practices, automation, and continuous improvement.
• Stay current with embedded Linux, Yocto, containerization, and edge computing advancements.
• Utilize AI-powered tools to improve engineering productivity and delivery outcomes.

Skills

Linux

Yocto Project

ARM BSPs

Docker

Kubernetes

C/C++

Python

Bash

Git

CI/CD

Embedded Linux

OTA updates

AI awareness

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Yocto

Job description

Litmus is hiring a Senior Yocto & Linux Software Engineer to join the Toronto team. You will develop and secure Litmus Edge, an industrial edge platform, focusing on embedded Linux, OTA updates, and hardware-software integration.

You’ll work with ARM BSPs, Docker, and Kubernetes to deploy containerized edge apps, while advancing performance, reliability, and security. This role offers ownership, fast iteration, and impact at scale.