Embedded Linux Developer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Varied embedded projects

Training and development

Permanent role

Job summary

Holt Executive seeks an experienced Embedded Linux Developer to join a highly technical engineering team in the United Kingdom. You will work across embedded Linux, bare-metal systems, RTOS, device drivers and communications protocols to deliver robust solutions.

This role involves collaboration with FPGA and electronics engineers, software-hardware integration, and contributing to projects from concept to delivery. UK SC clearance eligibility is preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong experience developing embedded Linux systems for ARM-based platforms.
• Knowledge of device trees, user space, kernel space and SoC platforms.
• Experience with embedded hardware integration and debugging.
• Interest in learning Yocto for custom Linux images.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to embedded engineering projects from early development through delivery.
• Develop software for embedded Linux systems, including ARM-based SoCs.
• Develop software for RTOS and bare-metal embedded systems across MCUs and silicon.
• Support bring-up, board integration, debugging and performance optimization.
• Collaborate with FPGA and electronics engineers to integrate software and hardware.
• Develop and maintain device drivers, embedded applications, algorithms and protocols.
• Diagnose and resolve complex software and system-level issues.
• Document technical information and contribute to development processes.

Skills

Embedded Linux

ARM SoCs

RTOS

Device drivers

C/C++

Tools

Yocto

Linux kernel

Job description

We are looking for an experiencedEmbedded Linux Developerwith 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,algorithmsand communications protocols.

You will work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams, supporting projects frominitialconcept 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 forEmbedded 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,debuggingand performance optimisation.
• Work closely with FPGA and electronics engineers to integrate software and hardware.
• Develop andmaintaindevice drivers, embedded applications,algorithmsand communications protocols.
• Diagnose and resolve complex software and system-level issues.
• Contribute to project planning, technicaldocumentationand software development processes.
• Apply robust software engineering practices throughout the development lifecycle.
• Communicate technical information effectively to engineering teams and, whereappropriate, customers.

Essential Experience

• Strong experience developing embedded Linux systems.
• Knowledge ofdevice trees, user space, kernelspaceand SoC platforms.
• Experience working with embedded hardware and software integration.
• A willingness to learn and developexpertisewithYoctofor building andmaintainingcustom Linux images.
• Adaptability and enthusiasm for learningnew 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.

Desirable Experience

Experience witha good selectionof the following would beadvantageous:

• Yocto/ custom Linux image development.
• Real-time C/C++ development.
• 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,algorithmsand 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.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience and technicalexpertise.
• 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.

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