Senior Embedded Linux Engineer - Medical Devices, Hybrid

Kinneir Dufort; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 44,372 - 73,954; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-related bonus

Flexible hybrid working

Private healthcare for you and your…

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Salary exchange pension scheme

25 days annual leave, plus the option…

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work & Electric Vehicle Lease

Death in service (x4 gross salary)

Training and development opportunities

Free lunch the first Monday of every月

Free breakfast every Wednesday

Job summary

Ensera Design in the UK is seeking an experienced Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join our multidisciplinary team. You will design and implement embedded Linux software in C/C++ and influence architecture for a greenfield medical device.

You will collaborate with hardware, MCU, UI and connectivity teams, shape the design, and help ensure safety‑critical development in line with IEC62304. Strong communication and mentoring of junior engineers are valued.

Qualifications

• Strong experience developing software on embedded Linux platforms.
• Solid understanding of Linux internals, IPC, filesystems, and networking.
• Experience with embedded build systems (Yocto, Buildroot, or similar).
• Strong C/C++ experience; scripting experience is beneficial.
• Experience working in structured, quality‑focused development environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement embedded Linux software in line with agreed system and security architecture
• Own the architecture and implementation of assigned Linux subsystems and services
• Lead Linux platform bring‑up and configuration within scope
• Maintain and contribute to the embedded build system (e.g. Yocto or equivalent)
• Define and maintain interfaces between Linux, MCU firmware, UI, and connectivity components
• Make design decisions within scope and elevate architectural impacts as required
• Support debugging of system‑level faults and performance issues
• Provide technical guidance and review for Linux engineers

Skills

Embedded Linux

C/C++

Linux internals

IPC

Build systems

Scripting

Structured development

Tools

Yocto

Buildroot

UART

SPI

CAN

Qt

Job description

Ensera Design in the UK is seeking an experienced Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join our multidisciplinary team. You will design and implement embedded Linux software in C/C++ and influence architecture for a greenfield medical device.

You will collaborate with hardware, MCU, UI and connectivity teams, shape the design, and help ensure safety‑critical development in line with IEC62304. Strong communication and mentoring of junior engineers are valued.