Embedded Linux Driver Contractor – Hybrid Cambridge

Platform Recruitment; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 69,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Platform Recruitment in Cambridge is seeking an Embedded Linux software contractor to join a dedicated device drivers team. You will work on embedded Linux firmware for target hardware (OMAP and iMX6), handling kernel configuration, BSP updates, and driver enablement, on a hybrid on-site basis.

The role involves bringing up platforms, integrating peripherals (UART, SPI, I2C, PCIe), investigating issues, and producing design docs, test specs, and release notes for long-term projects.

Qualifications

• Experience developing embedded Linux firmware for target hardware.
• Proven ability to implement device drivers and kernel configuration.
• Familiar with BSP updates and platform bring-up.
• Experience with UART, SPI, I2C and PCIe interfaces.
• Ability to produce design docs, test specs and release notes.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded Linux firmware for target hardware platforms (OMAP & iMX6).
• Implement software to support platform bring-up and peripheral integration.
• Integrate firmware into wider system and ensure compatibility with existing software.
• Investigate and resolve firmware issues including hardware/software interaction faults.
• Produce supporting artefacts including test documentation and release notes.

Skills

Embedded Linux

Device drivers

Kernel configuration

C/C++

BSP updates

UART

SPI

I2C

PCIe

Tools

Git

Yocto/OpenEmbedded

Cross-compilers

Build systems

Job description

Platform Recruitment in Cambridge is seeking an Embedded Linux software contractor to join a dedicated device drivers team. You will work on embedded Linux firmware for target hardware (OMAP and iMX6), handling kernel configuration, BSP updates, and driver enablement, on a hybrid on-site basis.

The role involves bringing up platforms, integrating peripherals (UART, SPI, I2C, PCIe), investigating issues, and producing design docs, test specs, and release notes for long-term projects.