Embedded Linux Teamlead

Maandag Nordic; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Maandag Nordic seeks an experienced Embedded Linux Team Lead to helm a Linux software group, combining hands-on development with leadership responsibilities for new product development and ongoing maintenance.

You will drive technical activities, oversee deliveries, and coordinate with Program Management and cross-functional teams to ensure success across multiple projects.

Qualifications

• 10+ years embedded Linux development experience.
• Strong C programming skills.
• Experience with Linux kernel and device drivers.
• Proficient in Git-based workflows and Yocto.
• Excellent English communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate a Linux software development team (Embedded).
• Plan and drive software deliveries and technical activities.
• Facilitate backlog refinement and sprint planning.
• Monitor progress, identify risks and report to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Program Management and cross-disciplinary teams.
• Contribute as a senior developer while leading the team.

Skills

Team leadership

C programming

English communication

Stakeholder management

Independent work

Analytical mindset

Tools

Git-based workflows

Yocto

Linux kernel development

Device driver development

Jenkins

Job description

The Embedded Systems department consists of approximately 17 engineers, including OS developers, software test engineers and DevOps specialists. The Linux platform team is responsible for delivering software platforms and core operating system functionality used across multiple products and development projects.

We are looking for an experienced Embedded Linux Team Lead who can combine strong technical expertise with leadership and coordination skills. The assignment includes both hands-on software development and responsibility for coordinating a team delivering software for new product development projects, as well as sustaining and maintenance activities for released products.

In this role, you will:

• Lead and coordinate a Linux software development team
• Plan and drive software deliveries and technical activities
• Facilitate backlog refinement and sprint planning activities
• Monitor progress, identify risks and communicate status to stakeholders
• Collaborate closely with Program Management
• Coordinate work with other disciplines, including Middleware Software, User Interface Software, Electronics and Verification & Validation
• Contribute as a senior software developer while leading the team

Job requirements

Mandatory

• Minimum 10 years of experience in Embedded Linux development
• Strong programming skills in C
• Experience with Linux kernel development
• Experience with device driver development
• Deep understanding of Linux-based embedded systems
• Experience with Git-based development workflows
• Experience with Yocto-based build environments
• Experience with Jenkins and CI/CD pipelines
• Proven ability to lead technical teams and coordinate complex software deliveries
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience using AI-assisted software development tools in daily engineering work
• Excellent English skills, both verbal and written

Nice to have

• Knowledge of ARM-based embedded platforms
• Experience with BSP (Board Support Package) development
• Experience with camera, sensor or imaging-related products
• Experience with GitHub Copilot, AI-assisted code generation, automated testing or agentic development workflows
• Experience with Zephyr RTOS
• Swedish, both verbal and written

Who You Are

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently
• Strong team collaboration skills
• Result-oriented and structured approach
• Analytical mindset

About the company

Why Maandag Nordic? With us, you’ll get the chance to really put your ideas into action. We offer a work environment where you can grow and learn through hands-on experience - trying things out, making mistakes, and improving.

For more than 35 years, Maandag® has been at the forefront of empowering people and organisations. We not only help professionals get jobs, but also connect them with a future that matches their values, desires and ambitions. Because when people are truly in the right place, they can develop themselves, fulfil their dreams and go to work with fresh energy every day. The energy and power released in the process is a catalyst for growth for companies. We started in the Netherlands, but now we also help professionals and organisations in Belgium, Poland, Dubai and Sweden. Our extensive knowledge of different markets, coupled with our wide network, enables us to make perfect matches quickly.