Senior Yocto & Embedded Linux Engineer (Edge AI)

US Health Partners, LLC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Litmus in Toronto is seeking a highly skilled Senior Yocto & Linux Software Engineer to develop, maintain, and secure Litmus Edge, our industrial edge platform. You’ll lead embedded Linux development, OTA updates, and hardware-software integration on ARM BSPs.

You’ll work with Docker and Kubernetes to deploy containerized edge apps, collaborate across hardware, platform, and application teams, and stay ahead of advances in embedded systems and edge computing to accelerate delivery.

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 system customization.
• Strong experience with embedded Linux development, kernel configuration, debugging, and system integration.
• Experience working with ARM-based platforms and BSPs.
• Hands-on knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes in production or edge computing environments.
• 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, with the ability to leverage AI tools to improve engineering efficiency and deliverables.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded Linux distributions for Litmus Edge using the Yocto Project.
• 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 Over-the-Air (OTA) update mechanisms for reliable software deployment and upgrades.
• 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 and resolve complex integration challenges.
• Analyze, debug, and optimize system performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Contribute to software development best practices, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Stay current with advancements in embedded Linux, Yocto, containerization technologies, and edge computing.

Skills

Embedded Linux

Yocto Project

Docker

Kubernetes

C/C++

Python

Bash

Git

CI/CD

OTA updates

ARM BSPs

AI awareness

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

Job description

Litmus in Toronto is seeking a highly skilled Senior Yocto & Linux Software Engineer to develop, maintain, and secure Litmus Edge, our industrial edge platform. You’ll lead embedded Linux development, OTA updates, and hardware-software integration on ARM BSPs.

You’ll work with Docker and Kubernetes to deploy containerized edge apps, collaborate across hardware, platform, and application teams, and stay ahead of advances in embedded systems and edge computing to accelerate delivery.