Software Engineer (Yacto, Linux)

Capgemini Engineering; Poland; Hybrid; PLN 120,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Capgemini Engineering is seeking an embedded Linux professional to join the Common Linux team. You will work on Yocto‑based distributions used across multiple product lines and hardware platforms, collaborating with international teams on meaningful, complex challenges in the embedded Linux space.

The role offers growth in Linux architecture, hands-on debugging, and opportunities to shape the long‑term Linux strategy within Capgemini Engineering.

Qualifications

• Solid hands-on experience with embedded Linux development (user space and kernel space).
• Proficient in Bash and Python scripting and comfortable switching between languages.

Responsibilities

• Integrate and maintain embedded Linux software across hardware platforms, including kernel configuration and debugging.
• Contribute to user-space tooling and automation tasks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide Linux expertise across product lines.
• Improve Linux processes, testing pipelines, and technical documentation.
• Grow into platform architecture and long-term Linux strategy within the Common Linux team.

Skills

Embedded Linux

Scripting (Bash/Python)

Tools

Yocto Project

Buildroot

Job description

At Capgemini Engineering, the world leader in engineering services, we bring together a global team of engineers, scientists, and architects to help the world’s most innovative companies unleash their potential. From autonomous cars to life‑saving robots, our digital and software technology experts think outside the box as they provide unique R&D and engineering services across all industries. Join us for a career full of opportunities. Where you can make a difference. Where no two days are the same.

Your role

You will be joining the Common Linux team, supporting the development and maintenance of Yocto‑based Linux distributions used across multiple product lines and hardware platforms. This is a collaborative, international team where your contributions will have real impact across a broad portfolio of embedded products. You will have the opportunity to grow your technical expertise while working on meaningful, complex challenges in the embedded Linux space.

Your tasks

• Integrating and maintaining embedded Linux software across existing hardware platforms, supporting kernel configuration, low‑level debugging, and occasional patching.
• Contributing to user‑space tooling, scripting, and automation tasks using languages such as Bash and Python.
• Collaborating with cross‑functional teams to provide Linux expertise and support across multiple product lines.
• Helping to improve internal Linux processes, testing pipelines, and technical documentation to drive efficiency and quality.
• Growing into contributing to platform architecture and long‑term Linux strategy, with the opportunity to shape the direction of the Common Linux team over time.

Your profile

• Solid hands‑on experience with embedded Linux development, covering user space and/or kernel space work.
• Familiarity with the Yocto Project or a comparable Linux build framework such as Buildroot — candidates motivated to learn Yocto on the job are equally welcome.
• Proficiency in scripting and programming, particularly Bash and Python, with the ability to work across multiple languages as needed.
• Strong debugging and problem‑solving skills, with experience maintaining and troubleshooting Linux‑based systems.

What You'll Love About Working Here

• Well‑being culture: medical care with Medicover, private life insurance, and Sports card. We also created our own Capgemini Helpline offering therapeutic support if needed and the educational podcast "Let's talk about wellbeing" which you can listen to on Spotify.
• Access to over 70 training tracks with certification opportunities (e.g., GenAI, Excel, Business Analysis, Project Management) on our NEXT platform. Dive into a world of knowledge with free access to Education First languages platform, TED Talks and Udemy Business materials and trainings.
• Continuous feedback and ongoing performance discussions thanks to our performance management tool GetSuccess supported by a transparent performance management policy.
• Enjoy hy‑brid working model that fits your life - after completing onboarding, connect work from a modern office with ergonomic work from home, thanks to a home office package (including laptop, monitor, and chair). Ask your recruiter about the details.
• Engineering Horizons – a global conference crafted exclusively for Capgemini Engineering colleagues, where excellence takes center stage. Immerse yourself in opportunities to showcase your talents and connect with the brightest minds in engineering across the planet.

Get to know us

Capgemini is committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring fairness in all employment practices. We evaluate individuals based on qualifications and performance, not personal characteristics, striving to create a workplace where everyone can succeed and feel valued. Do you want to get to know us better? Check our Instagram — @capgeminipl or visit our Facebook profile — Capgemini Polska. You can also find us on YouTube.

About Capgemini

Capgemini is an AI‑powered global business and technology transformation partner, delivering tangible business value. We imagine the future of organizations and make it real with AI, technology and people. With our strong heritage of nearly 60 years, we are a responsible and diverse group of over 420,000 team members in more than 50 countries. We deliver end‑to‑end services and solutions with our deep industry expertise and strong partner ecosystem, leveraging our capabilities across strategy, technology, design, engineering and business operations.