Embedded Linux Systems Engineer — C/C++, Yocto/Buildroot

Polluxa, Inc.; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Polluxa, Inc. is hiring an embedded software engineer in Cambridge to develop and optimize real-time applications on Linux-based hardware. You will contribute end-to-end software from kernel interfaces to user-space tooling.

The role requires strong C/C++ and Python skills, expertise with Buildroot/Yocto, and hands-on experience with common interfaces such as USB, Ethernet, UART, SPI, and I2C. Expect a collaborative, fast-paced environment in the Cambridge area.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of embedded Linux experience.
• Proficient in C/C++ and Python with scripting (Bash).
• Experience with Linux build toolchains (Buildroot, Yocto).
• Ability to analyze systems from application to hardware level.
• Knowledge of USB, Ethernet, UART, SPI, and I2C interfaces.
• Experience profiling, tracing real-time apps, and debugging with gdb/remote tools.

Skills

embedded Linux

C

C++

Python

Bash

Buildroot

Yocto

system-level thinking

USB

Ethernet

UART

SPI

I2C

gdb

remote debugging

Tools

Buildroot

Yocto

Job description

Polluxa, Inc. is hiring an embedded software engineer in Cambridge to develop and optimize real-time applications on Linux-based hardware. You will contribute end-to-end software from kernel interfaces to user-space tooling.

The role requires strong C/C++ and Python skills, expertise with Buildroot/Yocto, and hands-on experience with common interfaces such as USB, Ethernet, UART, SPI, and I2C. Expect a collaborative, fast-paced environment in the Cambridge area.