Senior Embedded Software Engineer - Kernel / Device Drivers

Senior Embedded Software Engineer - Kernel / Device Drivers

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Trusted tech recruitment search partner specialising in platforms, software, and SaaS across EMEA and North America.

Senior Embedded Software Engineer with strong skills in embedded linux / kernel development, Bootloader and device driver development, is required by a world-leading, high end customer centric device company to play a senior role in their new London tech hub based close to London Paddington, and join a Pan European embedded software engineering team of around 30 people.

Salary: £80-103k + Decent Pension, Health, and 30 Days Holiday.

The Embedded Software Engineer will take the lead in developing their Linux kernel, custom Embedded Linux distribution, and bootloaders, while also having an impact on the entire physical product used by millions of customers, working as part of a cross-functional team.

The Senior Embedded Software Engineer is a hybrid role and will ideally be based in the office 2/3 days per week. However, there might be some flexibility for those with outstanding embedded Linux skills and strong kernel development to work more remotely from within the UK.

As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer, you will have skills in the majority of

• Strong expertise in Linux kernel development and maintenance, with recent kernel versions.
• Experience of working with physical products / Devices / automotive/ IOT with connectivity, etc
• Vast experience with Embedded C, embedded systems and a solid understanding of Linux operating systems.
• Embedded bootloaders such as (Das) U-Boot, Grub, BarBox, preferably on ARM-based systems.
• Experience of planning, shaping of requirements specification, and development for both new and existing products.
• Proficiency in C++. Rust or another system programming language is ideal.
• Skilful at debugging and profiling complex systems.
• Expert knowledge of electronics, circuit diagrams, and experience with Yocto Project or Buildroot; familiarity with systemd or other init systems ideal.

The senior Embedded Software Engineer is responsible for two key areas: the first involves embedded core activities, such as new hardware bring-up and maintenance (enabling new features to work). The other part can be diverse, including security, peripheral drivers, display, and power, which are highly relevant. While it encompasses the entire product, the focus is often on Linux bootloaders or device drivers. When security is involved, it pertains to the hardware, boot, or Linux components.

This role would be ideal for an experienced Linux Engineer who has worked with physical products in areas such as automotive, medical devices, IOT, tablets, mobile devices, or consumer-centric physical devices.

Keywords would include BSP (Board Support Package), Linux Kernel, Linux kernel, Devicetree, drivers, systemd / init system, Embedded Linux, Device drivers, Bootloader (U-boot, Grub, BarBox), RTOS, NXP-related hardware, setting up of example drivers, maintainers list from the kernel, connectivity (Bluetooth/wi-fi), low-power.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a recently formed London-based team for a fast-growing and successful European scaleup company with amazing customer-centric products and a strong software engineering culture, excellent benefits, and a balanced approach to work-life balance.

The role involves approximately two or three trips a year within Europe to collaborate with the European engineering team, and great opportunities to progress with an ambitious product-centric business.

Opus Resourcing acts as an employment agency with respect to permanent employment.

Seniority level

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  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

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  Full-time

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  Information Technology

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  Software Development

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