Embedded Linux Engineer; m​/f​/x

WORK Microwave – world leading top technologies.

We have been developing and manufacturing high-tech products in the fields of satellite communication, radar systems and microwave sensors for 40 years.

We offer the advantages of a medium-sized company: around 180 colleagues, short distances, flat hierarchies and real teamwork - all under one roof in Holzkirchen with sales colleagues all over the world.

Agile, innovative, open to ideas:
We give responsibility instead of rules and offer room for development - both professionally and personally.

For further support we are looking for an employee as Embedded Linux Engineer (m/f/x).

• Develop, customize, and maintain Embedded Linux BSPs for target hardware platforms
• Perform board bring‑up and debug hardware–software integration issues
• Configure and build Linux kernels, bootloaders (e.g., U‑Boot, Barebox), and root file systems
• Work with build systems like Yocto/Open Embedded or Buildroot
• Implement and maintain platform security features (secure boot, access control, vulnerability mitigation, patching)
• Develop and adapt device drivers (I2C, SPI, UART, Ethernet, etc.)
• Analyze and resolve system issues using debugging tools (dmesg, gdb, logs)
• Collaborate with hardware and application teams to ensure system stability
• Optimize system performance, boot time, and reliability

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in software development with a strong focus on Embedded Linux
• Strong programming skills in C and in C++11/14
• Hands‑on experience with Embedded Linux platform development, BSP customization, and board‑bring‑up
• Familiarity with bootloaders (U‑Boot, Barebox) and Device Tree (DTS)
• Experience with Buildroot, Yocto/Open Embedded or similar build systems
• Understanding of embedded security concepts (secure boot, cryptography basics, secure firmware updates, vulnerability handling)
• Basic scripting skills (Bash/Python) for automation
• Knowledge of embedded communication protocols and networking (I2C, SPI, UART, Ethernet, TCP/IP)
• Strong problem‑solving mindset and ability to work in cross‑functional teams

C, C++, git , Python 3, Qt, HTTP, JSON, XML, Make, Buildroot, Gitlab (Task Planning/CI), Wireshark,System platforms (selection):
Generic x86‑based server hardware, Intel Xeon D, NXP QorIQ® P2020, Xilinx Zynq Ultrascale+

• You will receive a thorough and careful onboarding with us
• You will have an innovative and international working environment with modern, well‑equipped workstations
• The attractive Alpine foothills, near Munich, offer very good transport connections via the highway (A8) and public transport (S-Bahn S3 and BRB)
• You benefit from flexible working hours as part of a 40‑hour week with 30 vacation days
• You will receive a salary in line with your skills and previous experience
• Profit sharing, salary optimization “More net for the gross” including bike and PC leasing, Germany Ticket and a company pension scheme are part of our “WORK‑Benefit‑Program”
• During breaks, you can use table tennis, darts and much more in our recreation room and you can also enjoy a weekly exercise break
• We participate in social projects and are also happy to support you in your social commitment with paid time off work