Senior Embedded Software Engineer — Storage / Linux Kernel / Device Drivers

European Tech Recruit; Cork; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

European Tech Recruit in Cork, Ireland is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to develop storage drivers and Linux-based modules for SoCs. You will work on kernel components, file systems, and optimization across the storage stack for power and runtime efficiency.

The role requires 4+ years in embedded software, deep Linux kernel expertise, and strong debugging skills with JTAG/ICE. Onsite position with opportunities to contribute upstream and collaborate with automotive and consumer

Qualifications

• 4+ years of embedded software experience.
• Deep expertise in Linux kernel programming, device driver development, and kernel internals.
• Experience with Linux filesystem modules (F2FS, EXT4, EROFS) advantageous.
• Strong kernel and user-space debugging skills including JTAG/ICE debuggers.
• Familiarity with ARM architecture and real-time/embedded programming concepts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain storage drivers and proprietary filesystem modules for modem processors and Linux-based SoCs.
• Work on Linux kernel components including storage drivers, filesystem modules, block drivers, and memory subsystems.
• Optimise storage and memory performance for runtime efficiency and power consumption.
• Debug and resolve kernel-level issues reported by customers and flash vendor partners.
• Contribute to upstream Linux kernel community on new storage and memory features.
• Support expansion into automotive, home entertainment, and embedded computing markets.

Skills

Linux kernel programming

Device driver development

Kernel internals

Embedded software

ARM architecture

C programming

Python

JTAG debugging

Tools

F2FS

EXT4

EROFS

Job description

Senior Embedded Software Engineer — Storage / Linux Kernel / Device Drivers

We are partnered with a global leader in semiconductor and wireless technology innovation. The team is looking to hire a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to develop storage drivers, filesystems, and tools across a broad SoC storage stack supporting advanced flash technologies.

This is a permanent, fully onsite opportunity based in Cork, Ireland.

Key responsibilities for this Senior Embedded Software Engineer position:

• Develop and maintain storage drivers and proprietary filesystem modules for modem processors and Linux-based SoCs.
• Work on Linux kernel components including storage drivers, filesystem modules, block drivers, and memory subsystems.
• Optimise storage and memory performance for runtime efficiency and power consumption.
• Debug and resolve kernel-level issues reported by customers and flash vendor partners.
• Contribute to upstream Linux kernel community on new storage and memory features.
• Support expansion into automotive, home entertainment, and embedded computing markets.

Key requirements:

• 4+ years of embedded software experience.
• Deep expertise in Linux kernel programming, device driver development, and kernel internals.
• Experience with Linux filesystem modules (F2FS, EXT4, EROFS) advantageous.
• Strong kernel and user-space debugging skills including JTAG/ICE debuggers.
• Familiarity with ARM architecture and real-time/embedded programming concepts.

Keywords:

Senior Embedded Software Engineer / Linux Kernel / Device Drivers / Storage / UFS / NVMe / eMMC / NAND / NOR / Filesystem / F2FS / EXT4 / JTAG / ARM / C / Python / Embedded Systems / SoC / Cork / Ireland / Onsite / Permanent