Embedded Software Engineer - Linux Consultant

Buscojobs; Friuli-Venezia Giulia; Remoto; EUR 45.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

An established industry player is on the lookout for an Embedded Linux Consultant to modernize the system image for a widely deployed platform. This exciting role involves analyzing existing systems, designing a new stable image, and ensuring smooth transitions for thousands of deployed units. You'll collaborate with internal teams to implement best practices for long-term maintenance and security. With a fully remote setup and flexible hours, this role offers a chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment focused on innovation and customer-centric solutions.

Competenze

• Proven expertise in embedded Linux system development and maintenance.
• Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills at system and kernel level.

Mansioni

• Analyze the current system image and design a new, stable system image.
• Document build procedures and operational guides for the new system image.

Conoscenze

Embedded Linux system development

Bootloaders

Kernel building

OS image creation

OTA upgrade mechanisms

Troubleshooting and debugging

Technical documentation

Strumenti

Ubuntu Core

Snap packages

ARM architecture

Descrizione del lavoro

Embedded Linux Consultant (System Image Rebuild for Domotz Box Platform)

About the Project

Domotz is seeking an experienced Embedded Linux Consultant to assist in rebuilding and modernizing the system image for the Domotz Box platform — a fleet of around 20,000 deployed units.

Responsibilities

1. Analyze the current system image, hardware platform, and deployment constraints.
2. Design and implement a new, stable, maintainable system image based on an up-to-date Linux kernel and supported OS.
3. Ensure backward compatibility and smooth transition strategies where necessary.
4. Collaborate with internal teams (Network Collector, DevOps) to plan for side-by-side deployment and upgrades.
5. Document build procedures and operational guides for the new system image.
6. Support planning and validation of an OTA (Over-The-Air) mass upgrade strategy across the existing deployed base.
7. Advise on best practices for long-term maintenance and security patching.

Required Skills and Experience

• Proven expertise in embedded Linux system development and maintenance.
• Deep understanding of bootloaders, kernel building, OS image creation, and OTA upgrade mechanisms.
• Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills at system and kernel level.
• Ability to produce clear technical documentation.

Preferred Skills

• Prior work migrating devices from legacy systems to modern platforms.
• Hands-on experience with Ubuntu Core platforms (Core 16, Core 20, Core 22).
• Familiarity with Ubuntu Core system architecture and snap packages.
• Knowledge of the ARM architecture and device-level Linux optimizations.
• Experience working with large-scale, deployed IoT or embedded device fleets.

Deliverables

1. Rebuilt and validated system image ready for mass deployment.
2. Detailed documentation of the image build process.
3. Recommendations for OTA upgrade process and risk mitigation.
4. (Optionally) Support during rollout testing and early production phases.

Additional Information

This role is full-time, fully remote, with flexible hours. The project duration is estimated between one to four months, with initial consultancy for one month and potential renewals.

About Us

Domotz is a leading SaaS provider specializing in network monitoring and management solutions. We focus on delivering innovative, customer-centric solutions and fostering an inclusive, diverse work environment.