Senior Embedded OS Engineer – Yocto/Linux, CI/CD

Linuxconfig; Denver, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking a Principal Software Engineer- Embedded OS to lead development of embedded platform software, Yocto-based distributions, and secure CI/CD pipelines. You will drive BSP and driver development on Xilinx SoCs, collaborate with hardware and product teams, and ensure robust security, OTA updates, and documented engineering policies.

This fast-paced role offers mentorship and growth within a global engineering organization.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with Yocto
• Embedded Linux platform development
• Hands-on experience with Xilinx SoC-based embedded systems (AMD Zynq 7000 series / Zynq UltraScale+, Kria SOM)
• Experience with Yocto, build systems, and CI/CD pipelines
• Solid understanding of BSP and OS layers, boot flows, and device security
• Ability to collaborate in a cross-functional team with hardware, application, and product management stakeholders
• Familiarity with Agile software development methodologies (Scrum)
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or technically related
• 7+ years of software development experience, or PhD with 3 years of software development experience

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain embedded platform software and build infrastructure
• Create and support Yocto-based embedded Linux distributions
• Create CI/CD pipelines integrated with security automation tools
• Develop and maintain BSP software, including hypervisors and device drivers
• Support networking security, secure boot, and OTA update mechanisms
• Collaborate with product teams to define platform capabilities
• Develop and document software engineering policies and procedures
• Act as primary Platforms POC with program leads and other stakeholders

Skills

Yocto

Embedded Linux

Xilinx SoC

CI/CD

Debugging

Cross-functional teamwork

Agile/Scrum

Security

Software development experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Master’s Degree in Engineering

PhD (with 3 years software dev)

7+ years of software development experience

Tools

Docker

Artifactory

GitHub/Gitlab

Job description

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking a Principal Software Engineer- Embedded OS to lead development of embedded platform software, Yocto-based distributions, and secure CI/CD pipelines. You will drive BSP and driver development on Xilinx SoCs, collaborate with hardware and product teams, and ensure robust security, OTA updates, and documented engineering policies.

This fast-paced role offers mentorship and growth within a global engineering organization.