Embedded Linux Contractor: Driver & Firmware | Cambridge

Platform Recruitment; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 76,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Platform Recruitment is seeking an Embedded Linux Contractor in Cambridge for a major device-driver project. The assignment is outside IR35, with a long-term outlook and a potential temp-to-perm option.

You will develop embedded Linux firmware for OMAP and iMX6, configure kernels and BSPs, enable drivers, and integrate peripherals while producing design and test artefacts. BPSS eligibility is required; starts ASAP and runs until September.

Qualifications

• Experience in embedded Linux firmware development for target hardware.
• Experience with kernel configuration, BSP updates, and device driver enablement.
• Familiarity with platform bring-up and peripheral integration (UART, SPI, I2C, PCIe).

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded Linux firmware for target platforms (OMAP & iMX6).
• Configure kernel, update BSPs, and enable device drivers.
• Integrate firmware with existing software and peripherals.
• Investigate and resolve firmware hardware/software faults.
• Produce design docs, test specifications, and release notes.
• Create test artefacts and evidence of testing (unit/integration).
• Prepare issue investigation reports and resolutions.

Skills

Embedded Linux

C/C++

Device driver development

Tools

Kernel configuration

BSP updates

Job description

Platform Recruitment is seeking an Embedded Linux Contractor in Cambridge for a major device-driver project. The assignment is outside IR35, with a long-term outlook and a potential temp-to-perm option.

You will develop embedded Linux firmware for OMAP and iMX6, configure kernels and BSPs, enable drivers, and integrate peripherals while producing design and test artefacts. BPSS eligibility is required; starts ASAP and runs until September.