Embedded Linux Developer

Holt Executive Ltd; Essex; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Holt Executive Ltd is seeking an experienced Embedded Linux Developer to join a highly technical engineering team in the UK. You will contribute to projects spanning embedded Linux, RTOS and bare-metal systems, with close collaboration across hardware and software domains.

A strong grounding in MCU/LINUX development and Yocto-based image creation is essential. You will work across multiple technologies, including device drivers and communications protocols, and support bring-up, debugging and

Qualifications

• Strong embedded Linux development experience required.
• Experience with ARM-based SoCs and device drivers.
• Knowledge of Linux kernel/user-space, device trees and SoC platforms.
• Familiarity with Yocto-based builds and embedded image creation.
• Experience debugging complex embedded systems.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to embedded Linux projects from concept to delivery.
• Develop software for Embedded Linux systems and RTOS/bare-metal targets.
• Collaborate with FPGA/electronics engineers for software/hardware integration.
• Develop and maintain device drivers and embedded applications.
• Diagnose system-level issues and optimise performance.

Skills

Embedded Linux

Linux drivers

ARM-based SoCs

RTOS

Bare-metal development

Device drivers

Yocto

Python

Software debugging

C/.C++

Tools

Yocto

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Embedded Linux Developer with a strong grounding in embedded MCU and Linux development to join a highly technical engineering team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys working across different technologies and applications, with the chance to contribute to projects spanning embedded Linux, bare-metal systems, RTOS, device drivers, algorithms and communications protocols.

You will work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams, supporting projects from initial concept through to delivery. The role offers significant variety and the opportunity to work at the interface between software and hardware, solving complex technical challenges and developing robust, maintainable embedded solutions.

Applicants for this role must hold, or be eligible to hold, UK SC Clearance.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to embedded engineering projects from early development through to delivered solutions.
• Develop software for Embedded Linux systems, including ARM-based SoCs.
• Develop software for RTOS and bare-metal embedded systems across a range of microcontrollers and silicon platforms.
• Support system bring-up, board integration, debugging and performance optimisation.
• Work closely with FPGA and electronics engineers to integrate software and hardware.
• Develop and maintain device drivers, embedded applications, algorithms and communications protocols.
• Diagnose and resolve complex software and system-level issues.
• Contribute to project planning, technical documentation and software development processes.
• Apply robust software engineering practices throughout the development lifecycle.
• Communicate technical information effectively to engineering teams and, where appropriate, customers.
• Strong experience developing embedded Linux systems.
• Knowledge of device trees, user space, kernel space and SoC platforms.
• Experience working with embedded hardware and software integration.
• A willingness to learn and develop expertise with Yocto for building and maintaining custom Linux images.
• Adaptability and enthusiasm for learning new technologies.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work on technically challenging projects.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to produce clear technical documentation.

Experience with a good selection of the following would be advantageous:

• Python, C#/.NET or another higher-level language for tooling and test automation.
• Open architecture standards.
• RTOS and bare-metal development.
• Hardware interfacing and board-level development.
• DSP, algorithms and state machines.
• Application-layer and low-level communications protocols.
• Working at the boundary between electronics and software.
• Ability to interpret electronics schematics when developing embedded firmware.
• System-level debugging and fault diagnosis.

What7s on Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience and technical expertise.
• Opportunity to work across varied and technically challenging embedded projects.
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment.
• Exposure to a broad range of embedded technologies and hardware platforms.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Opportunities for long-term career progression.
• Permanent position with the opportunity to contribute to innovative engineering projects.