Embedded Linux Engineer
CV-LibraryEssexpermanentPosted: 24 April 2026
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Permanent | Hybrid | No Visa Sponsorship available
The Role
We're seeking an Embedded Software Engineer with strong embedded MCU and embedded Linux experience. You'll design, build, and test embedded systems across sensing, robotics, communications, and IoT. Work ranges from Linux‑based systems to bare‑metal, RTOS, device drivers, and system‑level debugging.
Key Responsibilities
Develop embedded Linux systems (including Arm SoCs, Yocto, custom images, device trees, kernel/user‑space work).
Contribute to RTOS and bare‑metal development across various MCU platforms.
Support system bring‑up, hardware integration, debugging, and performance optimisation.
Work closely with electronics and FPGA teams.
Participate in good engineering practice, documentation, and project planning.
Essential Skills
Embedded Linux development including Yocto or similar.
Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new technologies.
Motivation to work on varied consultancy‑style projects.
Desirable Experience
Real‑time C/C++
Python, C#, or .NET for tooling/automation
RTOS, bare‑metal, DSP, algorithms, low‑level protocols, state machines
Hardware‑software interfacing and reading schematics
Strong problem‑solving across complex system‑level issues
Clear communication and technical documentation
Permanent | Hybrid | No Visa Sponsorship available
The Role
We're seeking an Embedded Software Engineer with strong embedded MCU and embedded Linux experience. You'll design, build, and test embedded systems across sensing, robotics, communications, and IoT. Work ranges from Linux‑based systems to bare‑metal, RTOS, device drivers, and system‑level debugging.
Key Responsibilities
Develop embedded Linux systems (including Arm SoCs, Yocto, custom images, device trees, kernel/user‑space work).
Contribute to RTOS and bare‑metal development across various MCU platforms.
Support system bring‑up, hardware integration, debugging, and performance optimisation.
Work closely with electronics and FPGA teams.
Participate in good engineering practice, documentation, and project planning.
Essential Skills
Embedded Linux development including Yocto or similar.
Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new technologies.
Motivation to work on varied consultancy‑style projects.
Desirable Experience
Real‑time C/C++
Python, C#, or .NET for tooling/automation
RTOS, bare‑metal, DSP, algorithms, low‑level protocols, state machines
Hardware‑software interfacing and reading schematics
Strong problem‑solving across complex system‑level issues
Clear communication and technical documentation