Hybrid Embedded Linux Engineer (Yocto) - IoT/Robotics

Technical Futures Ltd; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Bonus Scheme

Private Healthcare

10% Company pension contribution

Life Assurance

25 days holiday

Job summary

Technical Futures Ltd is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer (Yocto / Embedded Linux) for a South Cambridge hybrid role. You will design, implement and test embedded software across diverse projects, from robotics to IoT, collaborating closely with hardware teams in a consultancy environment.

The role demands strong Linux/Yocto experience, C/C++, Python and a proven track record in embedded development, plus the ability to engage customers and adapt to varying project needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:1 in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electronics or similar.
• Proven commercial Embedded software design experience.
• Embedded Linux development including device trees, user-space / kernel-space, and SoC platforms.
• Experience of Yocto.
• Real-Time Embedded C/C++ development.
• Experience with Python and higher level languages.
• Broader embedded experience including RTOS, bare metal systems, algorithms and protocols.
• Adaptability and strong problem-solving skills with customer-facing mindset.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and test embedded systems across robotics, sensing, communications and IoT devices.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team with FPGA and electronics groups.
• Support projects from concept through to delivery.
• Engage with customers and stakeholders to deliver solutions.

Skills

Embedded Linux

C/C++ development

Python

RTOS / bare metal

Device drivers

Communications protocols

Customer facing mindset

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in CS/SE/Electronics

Tools

Yocto

Linux kernel

Device trees

Job description

Technical Futures Ltd is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer (Yocto / Embedded Linux) for a South Cambridge hybrid role. You will design, implement and test embedded software across diverse projects, from robotics to IoT, collaborating closely with hardware teams in a consultancy environment.

The role demands strong Linux/Yocto experience, C/C++, Python and a proven track record in embedded development, plus the ability to engage customers and adapt to varying project needs.