Software Engineer - Linux & Networking, Openwrt

Adecco; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote UK work

Benefits

Flexible hours

Job summary

Adecco is hiring a Software Engineer focused on Linux and OpenWRT networking. The role is fully remote within the UK, with a salary advertised between £45,000 and £70,000 plus benefits.

We are seeking an engineer who thrives near the OS, network stack and hardware, delivering secure, scalable solutions across embedded devices and cloud-connected systems. The ideal candidate has strong Linux and networking skills, OpenWRT experience, Go and C programming capabilities, plus a passion for building

Qualifications

• Solid Linux administration and troubleshooting.
• OpenWRT experience including config, deployment or dev.
• Go development experience required.
• Shell scripting proficiency.
• Embedded Linux background (OpenWRT/Yocto/Buildroot/ARM).
• C programming experience needed.
• Strong networking skills: routing, VPN, DNS, DHCP, MTU.

Responsibilities

• Develop software for Linux and OpenWRT networking platforms.
• Enhance embedded and cloud-connected systems.
• Build networking and connectivity solutions.
• Support secure communications technologies.
• Troubleshoot software, networking and hardware issues.
• Develop automation and system tooling.
• Collaborate with engineering and product teams.
• Support product performance, reliability and scalability.

Skills

Linux

OpenWRT

Go

Shell scripting

Embedded Linux

C programming

Networking

VPN/DNS/DHCP

Tools

Yocto/Buildroot

ARM platforms

Job description

Software Engineer - Linux & Networking, OpenWRT

£45,000 - £70,000 DOE + Benefits
Fully Remote (UK)

About the Company

This is an exciting opportunity to join an entrepreneurial technology business with ambitious growth plans and a highly experienced leadership team.
Our client is creating innovative technology that enables organisations to operate more effectively, securely, and intelligently in increasingly complex environments. Their products combine advanced software, networking, and infrastructure capabilities to solve real-world challenges.
With a talented engineering team and a bright future ahead, this is an excellent opportunity to make a genuine impact.

The Opportunity
We're looking for a Software Engineer with strong Linux, OpenWRT, and networking expertise.
You'll work across Embedded devices, networking platforms, and cloud-connected systems, building secure, reliable, and scalable solutions. This role is ideal for somebody who enjoys working close to the operating system, network stack, and hardware layer.

Who Are We Looking For?

Essential Skills

• Strong Linux administration and troubleshooting skills
• Commercial experience with OpenWRT including configuration, customisation, deployment, or development
• Commercial Go development experience
• Shell Scripting experience
• Embedded Linux experience including OpenWRT, Yocto, Buildroot, or ARM-based platforms
• C programming experience
• LTE and 5G networking knowledge
• Experience with modem connectivity and communications
• Strong networking expertise including routing, VPNs, NAT, DNS, DHCP, and MTU optimisation
• Experience developing Linux services and daemon-based applications

Technical Knowledge

• X.509 certificates, PKI, and mTLS
• Secure device-to-cloud communications
• Firmware and software update processes
• Serial communications
• GPIO, UART, SPI, and I2C interfaces
• Linux networking internals
• Diagnostics and troubleshooting across distributed environments

Desirable Experience

• OpenWRT package development or firmware customisation
• Wi-Fi technologies and wireless networking
• Cellular modem frameworks
• Linux Kernel debugging
• Rust exposure
• Debian packaging
• ARM hardware platforms
• TPM or HSM technologies
• JTAG and hardware debugging

Additional Requirements

• Must be eligible and willing to undergo security clearance
• Sponsorship is not available

What You'll Be Doing

• Developing software for Linux and OpenWRT networking platforms
• Enhancing Embedded and cloud-connected systems
• Building networking and connectivity solutions
• Supporting secure communications technologies
• Troubleshooting software, networking, and hardware issues
• Developing automation and system tooling
• Collaborating with engineering and product teams
• Supporting product performance, reliability, and scalability

What We Offer

• £45,000 - £70,000 DOE + Benefits
• Fully remote UK-based role
• Flexible working arrangements
• Innovative technology projects
• Experienced and collaborative engineering team

About Adecco

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants.

We are on the client's supplier list for this role.

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