Senior Embedded Linux Software Engineer

Intellectual Capital Resources Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Intellectual Capital Resources Ltd in the UK is seeking a Senior Embedded Linux Software Engineer to take technical ownership of major software work packages across mission-critical satellite communication products. The role combines software architecture, C/C++ development and embedded Linux, with exposure to full product lifecycle.

You will collaborate with hardware, firmware and international teams to build highly reliable systems used in satellite communications and maritime safety

Qualifications

• Extensive experience developing embedded Linux systems, with strong C++ and C.
• Good working knowledge of Yocto and custom embedded Linux distros
• Experience with embedded networking and network products is advantageous
• Understanding of RTOS, bare‑metal firmware and ARM based MCUs
• Strong experience with CI/CD, Git‑based development, automated testing and HIL

Responsibilities

• Take technical ownership of major software work packages across mission-critical satellite communication products.
• Provide technical leadership across architecture and design reviews and mentor engineers.
• Help drive software quality, security and engineering best practices across UK and international teams.

Skills

Embedded Linux

C/C++

Yocto

Networking

ARM MCUs

CI/CD

Git

Testing

HIL

Tools

Git

CI/CD

Automated Testing

HIL

Job description

Join a global technology leader – Uxbridge, Hybrid Working Model

A global technology company is expanding its UK development centre and is looking for a Senior Embedded Linux Software Engineer to take technical ownership of major software work packages across mission-critical satellite communication products.

This is a senior hands‑on role combining software architecture, C/C++ development and embedded Linux, with responsibility across the full product lifecycle. You’ll work closely with hardware, firmware and international engineering teams to develop highly reliable systems used across satellite communications and maritime safety applications.

For this Senior Embedded Linux Software Engineer role, we are looking for someone with:

• Extensive experience developing embedded Linux systems, with strong C++ and C


• Good working knowledge of Yocto and custom embedded Linux distros


• Experience with embedded networking and network products is advantageous


• Understanding of RTOS, bare‑metal firmware and ARM based MCUs


• Strong experience with CI/CD, Git‑based development, automated testing and HIL

You’ll also provide technical leadership across architecture and design reviews, mentor engineers and help drive software quality, security and engineering best practices across UK and international teams.