Head of Embedded Linux & Systems Engineering

Moody's Corporation; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a talented team of engineers in developing a reliable and flexible software stack for autonomous driving capabilities. This role involves overseeing the maintenance of a custom Linux distribution, providing technical direction, and guiding a high-performing team. A strong background in Linux kernel development and embedded systems, along with proven leadership experience, are essential. This position offers hybrid working options between office and remote work.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and management experience in a software development team focused on embedded systems.
• Deep technical understanding of Linux kernel development.
• Experience overseeing creation and maintenance of Linux distributions.
• Strong technical leadership in C, C++, and Python.
• Proven experience leading technical initiatives in a software environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Wayve's Linux distribution using Yocto.
• Create and update Linux kernel drivers for new hardware.
• Lead a high-performing team of software engineers.
• Define the technical roadmap and align priorities with stakeholders.
• Guide the team in developing fault-tolerant software solutions.

Skills

Leadership in software development

Linux kernel development

Embedded systems

C programming

C++ programming

Python programming

Team management

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Yocto

Buildroot

Job description

A leading financial services firm is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a talented team of engineers in developing a reliable and flexible software stack for autonomous driving capabilities. This role involves overseeing the maintenance of a custom Linux distribution, providing technical direction, and guiding a high-performing team. A strong background in Linux kernel development and embedded systems, along with proven leadership experience, are essential. This position offers hybrid working options between office and remote work.