Embedded Software Engineer - Linux Consultant

Buscojobs; Veneto; Remoto; EUR 40.000 - 80.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

An innovative company is seeking an Embedded Linux Consultant to modernize the system image for a widely deployed platform. This role involves analyzing existing systems, designing a robust new image, and ensuring smooth transitions. You'll collaborate with talented teams and document your processes, all while working remotely with flexible hours. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a deeply technical project that impacts thousands of devices globally. Join us in shaping the future of network management and security!

Servizi

Flexible Hours

Collaborative Work Environment

Challenging Technical Projects

Competenze

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

Mansioni

• Analyze current system image and design a new, stable system image.
• Collaborate with internal teams for deployment and upgrades.

Conoscenze

Embedded Linux Development

Bootloaders

Kernel Building

OS Image Creation

Troubleshooting Skills

Technical Documentation

Strumenti

Ubuntu Core

Snap Packages

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

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

Additional Details

This role is full-time, fully remote, with flexible hours and no requirement for synchronized work with the team. The project duration is estimated between one and three to four months.

What We Offer

• Initial consultancy agreement for one month, with renewals until project completion.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment.
• A challenging, deeply technical project.
• The chance to work on exciting projects with a talented team!

About Us

Domotz is a leading SaaS provider specializing in network monitoring and management solutions, empowering IT professionals and service providers worldwide. We are committed to excellence, innovation, collaboration, and inclusivity. Join us and help shape the future of network management and security!

Location: Embedded Software Engineer • Vicenza, Italia