Senior Embedded Linux Engineer — Edge Compute Specialist

The Embedded Linux Engineer will be responsible for developing, porting, validating, and supporting embedded Linux platforms across Intel/x86-based hardware environments. This role focuses on system bring-up, Linux kernel and device driver development, platform migration, boot loader customization, and embedded system validation. The ideal candidate will possess strong hands-on experience with embedded Linux distributions, hardware-software integration, and system-level troubleshooting while contributing to the delivery of reliable and scalable edge computing solutions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, customize, and maintain embedded Linux platforms and system software.

• Perform Linux kernel configuration, development, debugging, and optimization activities.

• Design, develop, and support Linux device drivers for embedded hardware platforms.

• Configure and customize bootloaders to support target hardware requirements.

• Execute system bring-up activities for new embedded hardware platforms.

• Support platform migration, operating system upgrades, and Linux porting initiatives.

• Troubleshoot and resolve low-level hardware, kernel, driver, and boot-related issues.

• Work with Intel/x86-based embedded systems to support product development and deployment.

• Build, customize, and maintain embedded Linux distributions using Ubuntu, Yocto, or similar frameworks.

• Collaborate with hardware, firmware, software, QA, and product engineering teams throughout the development lifecycle.

• Develop and execute system validation plans to ensure product quality, functionality, reliability, and performance.

• Create and maintain technical documentation, design specifications, validation reports, and troubleshooting guides.

• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action activities for system-level issues.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to embedded system architecture, performance, security, and maintainability.

• Assist with deployment, production support, and lifecycle maintenance activities for embedded platforms.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Embedded Systems, or a related technical field.

• Strong hands-on experience with Embedded Linux development.

• Experience working with:

o Bootloaders

• Experience performing system bring-up, platform migration, and operating system porting activities.

• Hands-on experience with embedded Linux distributions such as:

o Ubuntu

o Yocto

o Similar Embedded Linux Platforms

• Experience supporting Intel/x86-based embedded systems.

• Strong understanding of embedded operating systems, hardware-software interaction, and system architecture.

• Experience developing test plans, executing validation activities, and verifying embedded system functionality.

• Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills at the kernel, driver, and platform levels.

• Experience working in embedded software development environments.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with AWS IoT services and cloud-connected embedded systems.

• Experience supporting edge computing platforms and distributed device ecosystems.

• Experience implementing or maintaining Over-the-Air (OTA) software update solutions.

• Familiarity with Fleet Edge or similar edge computing frameworks.

• Experience working with IoT device management and remote monitoring platforms.

• Knowledge of embedded security, secure boot, and software lifecycle management.

• Experience developing automation scripts and deployment tools.

• Familiarity with containerization technologies and edge deployment architectures.

• Experience with Agile software development methodologies.

CERTIFICATIONS

• Linux Foundation Certified Engineer (LFCE) preferred.

• Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) preferred.

• Embedded Linux or Yocto-related certifications are a plus.