Embedded Software Engineer (Yocto/Linux)
Posted 1 day ago by Jobserve
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
Bristol, Somerset
Summary: The role of Embedded Software Engineer focuses on designing, building, and maintaining Embedded Linux systems, particularly utilizing Yocto and Linux expertise. The position is critical for developing robust software for bespoke hardware in a specialized UK engineering company. The engineer will be involved in the full development lifecycle, from board bring-up to system optimization. This opportunity arises due to the company's growth and project transition needs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain Embedded Linux distributions using Yocto
- Perform Linux Kernel configuration and development
- Support board bring-up on custom hardware platforms
- Develop and integrate device drivers
- Work with U-Boot and bootloader configurations
- Collaborate with hardware engineers on system integration
- Troubleshoot and optimise system performance
- Contribute to long-term capability building within the Embedded team
Key Skills:
- Strong commercial experience with the Yocto Project
- Deep understanding of Embedded Linux systems
- Experience with:
- Linux Kernel development
- Board bring-up
- Device driver development
- Bootloaders such as U-Boot
- Proven ability to build Linux systems from scratch for custom hardware
- Strong debugging and problem-solving skills
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Bristol
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
We are working with a highly specialised UK engineering company delivering advanced Embedded systems for complex, high-performance environments. Due to continued growth and an upcoming project transition, they are looking to bring a key skillset in-house and hire an experienced Embedded Software Engineer with strong Yocto and Linux expertise.
You will play a critical role in designing, building, and maintaining Embedded Linux systems from the ground up. This position is focused on developing robust, scalable software for bespoke hardware, with a strong emphasis on the Yocto Project.
You will be involved across the full development lifecycle, from low-level board bring-up through to system optimisation and deployment.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain Embedded Linux distributions using Yocto
- Perform Linux Kernel configuration and development
- Support board bring-up on custom hardware platforms
- Develop and integrate device drivers
- Work with U-Boot and bootloader configurations
- Collaborate with hardware engineers on system integration
- Troubleshoot and optimise system performance
- Contribute to long-term capability building within the Embedded team
Required Experience
- Strong commercial experience with the Yocto Project
- Deep understanding of Embedded Linux systems
- Experience with:
- Linux Kernel development
- Board bring-up
- Device driver development
- Bootloaders such as U-Boot
- Proven ability to build Linux systems from scratch for custom hardware
- Strong debugging and problem-solving skills
Desirable Skills
- Existing SC Clearance
- Experience working in regulated or security-sensitive environments
- Background in industries such as defence, aerospace, or telecommunications