Senior Embedded Linux Engineer / Architect \"BSP/Yocto\" (f/m/d) 80 - 100 %

Kistler Group; Winterthur; Hybrid; CHF 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal discounts

Home office option

Flexible working hours

Good public transport access

Job summary

Kistler Group in Switzerland is seeking a Senior Embedded Linux Engineer/Architect to design and evolve our embedded Linux platform. You will develop BSPs, Linux drivers, and kernel/bootloader integration while bringing up new ARM/x86 hardware and shaping the platform architecture.

The role emphasizes security aspects (Secure Boot, updates) and Yocto-based builds; collaboration with product teams across hardware, software, and security domains. Fluency in English; German preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience as Senior Embedded Linux Engineer/Architect in hardware-related environment.
• Strong knowledge in BSP and Linux driver development; kernel and bootloader integration; Yocto/BitBake.
• Experience in embedded device security (Secure Boot, updates, vulnerability management).
• Fluent English and preferably German.
• Nice to have extensive Linux/embedded systems background, CI/CD etc.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain BSPs and Linux drivers based on shared firmware platform.
• Shape architecture of embedded Linux platform and drive long-term evolution.
• Bring up new ARM and x86 hardware platforms; integrate kernels, bootloaders and device trees.
• Ensure security aspects: Secure Boot, software updates, vulnerability management.
• Maintain Yocto-based build environment and support BSPs; consult product teams on Yocto, BSP and Linux topics.

Skills

Embedded Linux

BSP

Linux driver development

Kernel/bootloader integration

Yocto/BitBake

Security engineering

English communication

German (preferable)

Education

Electrical/Computer Engineering degree

Tools

U-Boot

Yocto

CI/CD automation

Job description

The Kistler Group is the world market leader in dynamic measurement technology. We manufacture piezoelectric force, pressure, and acceleration sensors, as well as torque sensors and other measurement systems.

We are a Swiss family-owned company founded in 1959. Every day, more than 2,200 employees at over 60 locations passionately dedicate themselves to developing innovative solutions for our customers. - Innovators work with Kistler.

Our Embedded Device Software department is part of the Electronics division. We develop and maintain the common firmware and embedded Linux platform for our high‑tech measurement systems used in automotive, industrial automation, research and medical technology. (e.g. LabAmp, KiBox, Maximos)

Due to the retirement of our esteemed colleague and to strengthen our embedded Linux platform, we are looking for a structured and self‑driven personality as

Senior Embedded Linux Engineer / Architect “BSP/Yocto” (f/m/d) 80 – 100 %

Your typical day

• You develop and maintain Board Support Packages(BSPs) andLinux driversbased on a shared firmware platform
• You shape the architecture of our embedded Linux platformand drive its long‑term technical evolution
• You bring up new ARM and x86 hardware platformsandintegrate Linux kernels,bootloaders(e.g. U‑Boot) anddevice trees
• You take care of security‑related aspectssuch as Secure Boot, software updates and vulnerability management
• You maintain the Yocto‑based build environment,support the BSPs of our productsandconsult product teamsonYocto, BSP and Linux topics

Your profile

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related technical field (ETH, university, UAS)
• Minimum 10 Years of experienceas aSenior Embedded Linux Engineer or Architectin a hardware‑related environment, with proven ability to design embedded software architectures
• Strong knowledge in BSPandLinux driver developmentas well askernel and bootloader integration;solid experience with Yocto and BitBake
• Experience in embedded device security(e.g. Secure Boot, software updates, vulnerability management)
• Strong communication skills in English and preferably in German– you consult product teams on Yocto, BSP and Linux topics and interact with development communities to resolve issues or upstream patches
• Nice to have: Extensive Linux and embedded systems background, spanning hardware co-design, upstream contributions (e.g., Linux kernel, U-Boot), user‑space development, and modern CI/CD automation

What you can expect from us

• Challenging tasks in the embedded Linux platform environment
• Work on long‑life high‑tech products with strong reusability focus
• Interdisciplinary collaborationacross hardware, software, security and testing
• Modern build and development environments
• Support withinternal and external training, both subject-specific and in other disciplines
• New Work environment(e.g., home office, flexible annual working hours), good public transport connections and parking spaces right outside, meal discounts, 40 hours/week, above-average social and insurance benefits, as well as further fringe benefits

Ivan Urenda, Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner, 052 224 12 21, looks forward to receiving your complete and compelling application (CV, diplomas/certificates, and reference letters; a cover letter is optional) via our online career tool.

By the way, your documents are also welcome in German.

For this position, we are currently considering direct applications only.