Embedded Linux Engineer — Onsite in Cedar Rapids

Xyant Technology, Inc.; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Xyant Technology, Inc. is seeking an Embedded Linux Engineer in Cedar Rapids, IA (Onsite) for a 12-month contract. The role focuses on embedded Linux software development, including board support package creation, kernel/root filesystem work, and driver development across diverse hardware platforms.

The position requires hands-on experience with embedded Linux, C/C++, scripting (Bash/Python), and strong debugging skills, within an Agile/D0vSecOps environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience OR In absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience is required
• A minimum of 3 years professional experience with embedded Linux device drivers
• Proficiency with embedded C/C++
• Experience with scripting languages (Bash and Python)
• Experience with board bring-up and target hardware integration
• Experience with debugging and root cause investigations using hardware schematics and tools such as logic analyzer and Wireshark
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills with the ability to work in a collaborative environment
• Experience with GIT and SVN version control systems
• Experience packaging custom Linux distribution with Buildroot
• Development experience Agile methodologies and DevSecOps

Responsibilities

• Participate in Agile team meetings and planning activities, as required to support programs covered by this work plan
• Contribute to the design, coding, testing, delivery and ongoing support for embedded Linux software systems in areas such as build toolchain, kernel, root filesystem, bootloader, device drivers, and BSP for a wide variety of hardware boards
• Participate in root cause analysis and resolution of complex hardware-software issues.
• Management of change request and task assignments through Jira

Skills

Embedded Linux

C/C++

Scripting

Device drivers

Version control

Tools

Git

SVN

Buildroot

Logic analyzer

Wireshark

Job description

Xyant Technology, Inc. is seeking an Embedded Linux Engineer in Cedar Rapids, IA (Onsite) for a 12-month contract. The role focuses on embedded Linux software development, including board support package creation, kernel/root filesystem work, and driver development across diverse hardware platforms.

The position requires hands-on experience with embedded Linux, C/C++, scripting (Bash/Python), and strong debugging skills, within an Agile/D0vSecOps environment.