Embedded Software Engineer - Kernel & Low-level Development

ZipRecruiter; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a globally leading semiconductor company as an Embedded Software Engineer, specializing in kernel and low-level development. In this exciting role, you'll work with a team of experts to advance OS technologies and system software, particularly within the Linux kernel. Your contributions will be crucial in maintaining and developing software for cutting-edge Computing Infrastructure solutions. This is a fantastic opportunity to leverage your skills in embedded systems and virtualization frameworks while collaborating with a dynamic firmware development team. If you're passionate about innovation and technology, this role is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Experience in low-level embedded projects and R&D.
• Strong understanding of Linux Kernel architecture and embedded RTOS.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop system software for Computing Infrastructure solutions.
• Contribute to design and development alongside firmware teams.

Skills

Linux Kernel

C/C++

Python

Embedded Systems

Device Drivers

Virtualization

Bootloaders

RTOS

Tools

KVM

QEMU

Xen

FreeRTOS

TF-A

UEFI EDK II

Job description

Job Description

Embedded Software Engineer - Kernel & Low-level Development

We are currently hiring for a globally leading semiconductor company, where you will join a team of highly skilled Embedded & Operating Systems experts. You will analyse, and advance the state-of-the-art of OS technologies and system software, especially those integrated in the Linux kernel with your experience in this area.

You will be working alongside a firmware development team contributing to the design and development of solutions for CPU and System IP based Infrastructure platforms. Your primary responsibility will include maintenance, support, and development of system software for Computing Infrastructure solutions. This position has multiple headcount from Mid-to-Senior level, please do get in touch if this is of interest!

The key competencies are as follows:

• Prior working experience with various Low-level Embedded projects and working as a R&D professional or Software Engineer.
• Experience in development and maintenance of product quality firmware with good knowledge of bootloaders and device drivers.
• Familiarity with the Linux environment, command line, remote shell, scripting and collaboration tools including Kernel internals.
• Strong understanding of established virtualization frameworks like KVM, QEMU, Xen or Virtio.
• Familiarity with open-source projects such as Linux Kernel, TF-A, UEFI EDK II and OpenBMC.
• You understand the overall architecture of the Linux Kernel and of embedded real time operating systems and familiar with FreeRTOS.

Key Words: Linux Kernel / Operating Systems / Android / Linux / Kernel / Device Driver / Virtualization / KVM / Virtio / RTOS / FreeRTOS / QNX / Agile / Embedded Systems / QEMU / Xen / C/C++ / Python / Bootloaders

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