Embedded Linux Software Engineer

Platform Recruitment Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology recruitment agency is seeking an Embedded Linux Engineer to work onsite in Cambridge. The successful candidate will handle OS porting and integration, resolve build issues, and research technical growth. Ideal applicants will have extensive experience with embedded build systems, particularly Buildroot and OpenWRT, as well as a strong grasp of network protocols. The role supports a global applicant base with potential sponsorship opportunities.

Qualifications

• Highly experienced with embedded build systems, preferably Buildroot, OpenWRT, or other WRT-Variants.
• Experienced with CLANG and very confident working with patches on open-source software.
• Strong understanding of network protocols.

Responsibilities

• Porting the OS, integrating with ODM software.
• Fixing build issues when moving to new platforms.
• Researching technical growth.

Skills

Experienced with embedded build systems

Proficient in CLANG

Strong understanding of network protocols

Tools

Buildroot

OpenWRT

Job description

Embedded Linux Engineer | £50-75k | Cambridge | Onsite

Are you an ambitious engineer experienced with Linux build systems & networking?

I am partnered with an ambitious scale‑up in the heart of Cambridge, leading global edge innovation with IP that has set the industry standard and forced major players in the networking space to innovate to keep up.

Responsibilities as an Embedded Linux Engineer

• Porting the OS, integrating with ODM software
• Fixing build issues when moving to new platforms and applying patches to debug open‑source software
• Researching technical growth

Requirements

• Highly experienced with embedded build systems, preferably Buildroot, OpenWRT, or other WRT‑Variants
• Experienced with CLANG and very confident working with patches on open‑source software
• Strong understanding of network protocols

Desirable skills for an Embedded Software Engineer

• Experience developing Linux kernel modules and using the kernel build system
• Knowledge of the Wireless and Linux network stack
• Experience managing the process from a reference board to production

Please note, this job is on‑site in Cambridge. The job is remote because the company welcomes applicants from all over the world, and offers sponsorship. If you are passionate about embedded Linux and want an opportunity to join a company breaking the boundaries of networking…apply!

Platform Recruitment : Platform recruitment covers a wide range of IT and Engineering positions, including C++, Embedded, Electronics, Mechanical, DevOps, Cloud, Support, Project Management, Technical Sales, and more.