Remote Embedded Linux Engineer — Flexible Hours & Impact

BairesDev; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

USD or local pay

Hardware provided

Flexible hours

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Global team

Mentorship

Job summary

BairesDev is seeking a Software Engineer specializing in Embedded Linux to design and optimize core software for custom hardware platforms. You will work at the intersection of hardware and software to ensure high-performance, reliable embedded systems.

This remote role offers flexible hours and the opportunity to contribute across global teams, with 100% remote work, competitive USD-based compensation, and mentorship for career growth.

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.

Skills

Embedded Linux

Yocto/Buildroot

Board bring-up/U-Boot

Kernel/Driver development

ARM/x86 architecture

English proficiency

Job description

BairesDev is seeking a Software Engineer specializing in Embedded Linux to design and optimize core software for custom hardware platforms. You will work at the intersection of hardware and software to ensure high-performance, reliable embedded systems.

This remote role offers flexible hours and the opportunity to contribute across global teams, with 100% remote work, competitive USD-based compensation, and mentorship for career growth.