Embedded Linux Engineer - Remote & Flexible Hours

BairesDev

United States

Remote

MXN 1,662,000 - 2,400,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

100% remote work

Competitive USD or local currency pay

Home setup provided

Flexible hours

Paid parental leaves, vacations & HOLs

Mentorship and growth opportunities

Job summary

BairesDev is seeking a Software Engineer (Embedded Linux) to design and implement custom embedded Linux distributions for diverse hardware platforms. You will work remotely with a global team and tackle low-level kernel, driver, and BSP challenges to deliver robust systems.

You should have 5+ years in embedded software, hands-on experience with Yocto or Buildroot, U-Boot, and ARM/x86 architectures, and strong English communication. Join our flexible, globally distributed environment.

Qualifications

5+ years of experience in Embedded Software Engineering focusing on Linux systems.
Proven expertise in developing embedded Linux distributions using Yocto Project or Buildroot.
Hands-on experience with board bring-up, U-Boot, and kernel module development.
Proficiency in low-level systems programming and device driver development.
Deep understanding of ARM or x86 architectures and system-level troubleshooting.
Advanced proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

Architect and build custom embedded Linux distributions tailored to specific hardware needs.
Perform initial board bring-up and hardware initialization using low-level bootloaders like U-Boot.
Develop and maintain Board Support Packages (BSPs) to ensure seamless hardware-software integration.
Design and optimize the Linux kernel and device drivers to enhance system performance and reliability.
Implement robust security protocols and enterprise-grade maintenance for mission-critical embedded systems.