Embedded Linux Engineer: High-Performance Systems

CGR Services; Auckland; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

CGR Services is seeking an Embedded Linux Software Engineer to join our collaborative engineering team. You will design, develop and maintain Linux software that underpins advanced platforms, working across full lifecycle from design to deployment.

You will contribute to embedded Linux applications, services and images, perform testing, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related discipline.
• 3+ years in embedded Linux environments.
• Strong programming skills in C/C++.
• Solid understanding of Linux internals: process management, networking and services.
• Experience with Git and Docker and modern software practices.
• Experience debugging software on embedded hardware.

Responsibilities

• Designing and developing Linux applications using C/C++ across embedded and connected environments.
• Building and maintaining distributed Linux services for communication, diagnostics and remote software management.
• Developing automated test frameworks and supporting Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing.
• Maintaining and enhancing custom embedded Linux images and low-level platform configuration.
• Contributing to CI/CD pipelines, tooling and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Validating software integration across complex hardware and software systems.
• Participating in design reviews, code reviews and Agile development activities.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to troubleshoot issues and deliver reliable software.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Linux internals

Git

Docker

Embedded debugging

Analytical problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

Git

Docker

Job description

CGR Services is seeking an Embedded Linux Software Engineer to join our collaborative engineering team. You will design, develop and maintain Linux software that underpins advanced platforms, working across full lifecycle from design to deployment.

You will contribute to embedded Linux applications, services and images, perform testing, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable solutions in a fast-paced environment.