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

Kistler Group; Winterthur; Hybrid; CHF 110.000 - 190.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Meal discounts

Parking spaces

Flexible hours

New Work setup

Social benefits

Zusammenfassung

The Kistler Group, a leader in dynamic measurement technology, seeks a Senior Embedded Linux Engineer/Architect to strengthen its embedded Linux platform. You will develop BSPs and Linux drivers, shape long-term architecture, and bring up ARM/x86 platforms with kernel and U-Boot integration.

Experience with Yocto/BitBake, device trees and security aspects like Secure Boot is essential; excellent English is required, German preferred.

Qualifikationen

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related technical field (ETH, university, UAS).
• Minimum 10+ years of experience as Senior Embedded Linux Engineer/Architect in a hardware-related environment.
• Strong knowledge in BSP and Linux driver development; kernel and bootloader integration; solid Yocto/BitBake experience.

Aufgaben

• Develop and maintain BSPs and Linux drivers based on a shared firmware platform.
• Shape the architecture of the embedded Linux platform and drive its long-term technical evolution.
• Bring up new ARM and x86 hardware platforms and integrate Linux kernels, bootloaders (e.g. U-Boot) and device trees.
• Address security-related aspects such as Secure Boot, software updates and vulnerability management.
• Maintain the Yocto-based build environment, support the BSPs of our products and consult product teams on Yocto, BSP and Linux topics.

Kenntnisse

BSP

Linux drivers

Kernel integration

U-Boot

Device trees

Yocto

Security features

CI/CD

Ausbildung

Electrical Engineering degree

Computer Engineering

Tools

U-Boot

Yocto/BitBake

Embedded Linux platform

Jobbeschreibung

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) and Linux drivers based on a shared firmware platform
• You shape the architecture of our embedded Linux platform and drive its long‑term technical evolution
• You bring up new ARM and x86 hardware platforms and integrate Linux kernels, bootloaders (e.g. U‑Boot) and device trees
• You take care of security‑related aspects such as Secure Boot, software updates and vulnerability management
• You maintain the Yocto‑based build environment, support the BSPs of our products and consult product teams on Yocto, BSP and Linux topics

Your profile

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related technical field (ETH, university, UAS)
• Minimum 10 Years of experience as a Senior Embedded Linux Engineer or Architect in a hardware‑related environment, with proven ability to design embedded software architectures
• Strong knowledge in BSP and Linux driver development as well as kernel 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 collaboration across hardware, software, security and testing
• Modern build and development environments
• Support with internal 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.