Senior Embedded Linux BSP Architect

Elsight; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Elsight is seeking a Senior BSP Engineer to own the OS and low-level software across our hardware platforms. You will lead Embedded Linux BSP work including Yocto, Linux kernel, U-Boot, and flash/bring-up to ensure reliable cross-platform operation.

You will collaborate with R&D, HW, and manufacturing, drive board bring-up from first boot to stable Linux, and implement secure boot and upgrade mechanisms. Prior experience with ARM BSPs and kernel driver work is essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Embedded Linux BSP experience on ARM platforms.
• Deep Yocto/OpenEmbedded knowledge: layers, recipes, machine/distro configs, images, and upgrades.
• Python/Bash scripting, Git, and build/test automation ownership.
• Experience scoping and directing external BSP contractors/vendors.
• Experience with U-Boot, SPL, device trees, boot flow, and bootloader debugging.
• Board bring-up experience: clocks, pinmux, storage/eMMC, peripherals, and first-boot debugging.
• Ability to read schematics/datasheets and debug with serial/JTAG/logic tools.
• Secure boot or verified boot experience a plus.
• Kernel/driver development in C/C++ including out-of-tree modules a bonus.
• Wireless/cellular module integration or safety-critical systems a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Own Elsight's BSP across all hardware platforms: Yocto layer, Linux kernel, U-Boot, base OS image, and hardware enablement.
• Build and maintain Yocto machine/distro configuration, recipes, images, and release upgrades.
• Scope, review, and integrate work from BSP contractors, SoM vendors, and subcontractors.
• Lead new board bring-up from first boot to stable Linux, including SoM/SoC enablement, U-Boot, device trees, storage, peripherals, and boot flow.
• Maintain and debug kernel, drivers, bootloader, and hardware/software integration issues.
• Validate hardware interfaces, boot stability, power behavior, and production readiness with HW/NPI.
• Partner with R&D, HW, application/build teams, and manufacturing to support platform delivery.
• Own secure boot, signed images, factory provisioning, flashing, and upgrade mechanisms.

Skills

Embedded BSP

Yocto/OpenEmbedded

Python scripting

Bash scripting

Git

Build/test automation

U-Boot

Device trees

Boot flow

Serial/JTAG debugging

Tools

JTAG

Logic analyzers

GDB

Job description

Elsight is seeking a Senior BSP Engineer to own the OS and low-level software across our hardware platforms. You will lead Embedded Linux BSP work including Yocto, Linux kernel, U-Boot, and flash/bring-up to ensure reliable cross-platform operation.

You will collaborate with R&D, HW, and manufacturing, drive board bring-up from first boot to stable Linux, and implement secure boot and upgrade mechanisms. Prior experience with ARM BSPs and kernel driver work is essential.