Embedded Linux Engineer | Varied SoCs & Yocto

Avetix; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Avetix, a Cambridge-based scaling consultancy, is seeking an Embedded Linux Software Engineer to join their growing team. You'll work across sensing, robotics, communications and IoT projects in industrial, government and medical sectors.

You’ll perform ARM-based board bring-up, develop Linux images with Yocto, and engage in real-time C/C++ development, with collaboration across hardware teams. A versatile consultancy role with diverse challenges awaits.

Qualifications

• Strong embedded Linux fundamentals, comfortable with device trees and kernel/user space.
• Yocto experience or willingness to learn.
• Real-Time C/C++ programming experience.
• Python or C#/.NET for tooling or test automation.
• Motivation to work in a consultancy environment with varied projects.

Responsibilities

• Embedded Linux development on Arm-based SoCs, including device trees and kernel/user space work.
• Build and maintain custom Linux images using Yocto.
• Bare metal and RTOS development across multiple silicon vendors.
• Support system bring up, board integration, debugging and performance optimisation.
• Collaborate with FPGA and electronics teams and contribute from early engagement to delivery.

Skills

Embedded Linux

Kernel/User space

Real-Time C/C++

Python

C#/.NET

Team collaboration

Tools

Yocto

Job description

Avetix, a Cambridge-based scaling consultancy, is seeking an Embedded Linux Software Engineer to join their growing team. You'll work across sensing, robotics, communications and IoT projects in industrial, government and medical sectors.

You’ll perform ARM-based board bring-up, develop Linux images with Yocto, and engage in real-time C/C++ development, with collaboration across hardware teams. A versatile consultancy role with diverse challenges awaits.