Application Engineer Linux IOT

Job Summary

As an Application Engineer – Linux, you will be responsible for the development and support of embedded Linux platforms for IoT applications. Your role will include kernel-level customization, BSP (Board Support Package) development, user-space application integration, and system optimization. You will play a key role in providing technical support to Telit customers, both pre-sales and post-sales, offering assistance, troubleshooting, and solution guidance. Your ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly will be essential in building strong customer relationships and ensuring successful product integration.

Responsibilities

• Develop, customize, and maintain Linux kernel and BSPs for embedded IoT platforms.
• Integrate and validate IoT applications on custom hardware, ensuring reliable connectivity and performance.
• Implement and troubleshoot communication protocols such as HTTP, MQTT, and CoAP.
• Collaborate with hardware and software teams to deliver robust, secure, and scalable embedded solutions.
• Support platforms bring-up, driver development, and system-level debugging.
• Provide technical support and guidance to internal teams and external customers.
• Contribute to system architecture and connectivity strategy for IoT deployments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electronics, or related field.
• 3–4 years of experience in embedded Linux development, including kernel, drivers, and BSPs.
• Strong knowledge of Yocto Project, U-Boot, and device tree configuration.
• Strong knowledge of English.
• Proficiency in C/C++, shell scripting, and debugging tools (e.g., GDB, JTAG).
• Solid understanding of IoT communication protocols: MQTT, HTTP, CoAP, WebSockets.
• Experience with ARM-based architectures and network stack integration.
• Familiarity with security best practices in IoT systems.

Plus

• Previous experience in the cellular IoT connectivity market (e.g., LTE, NB-IoT, Cat-M1).
• Experience with cloud connectivity and edge computing frameworks.
• Knowledge of OTA update mechanisms and containerization (e.g., Docker).
• Prior experience in customer-facing engineering roles.