Embedded Software Engineer - Kernel & Low-level Development

JR United Kingdom; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a globally leading semiconductor company as an Embedded Software Engineer specializing in Kernel and low-level development. This exciting role involves working with a team of experts to advance OS technologies and develop system software for cutting-edge CPU and System IP solutions. You will leverage your experience with Linux kernel internals, device drivers, and virtualization frameworks to contribute to innovative projects. If you are passionate about embedded systems and looking for a challenging opportunity to grow your skills, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in Low-level Embedded projects and R&D.
• Strong knowledge of Linux Kernel and device drivers.
• Familiarity with virtualization frameworks and open-source projects.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and advance OS technologies and system software.
• Maintain and develop system software for Computing Infrastructure.
• Collaborate with firmware development teams.

Skills

Linux Kernel

C/C++

Device Driver

Virtualization

Embedded Systems

Python

Bootloaders

RTOS

Tools

KVM

QEMU

Xen

FreeRTOS

TF-A

UEFI EDK II

OpenBMC

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Embedded Software Engineer - Kernel & Low-level Development, Cambridge

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European Tech Recruit

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Cambridge, United Kingdom

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Posted:

28.04.2025

Expiry Date:

12.06.2025

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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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