Senior Embedded Linux Engineer​/Architect "BSP​/Yocto" (f​/m​/d

Senior Embedded Linux Engineer / Architect “BSP/Yocto” (f/m/d) 80 – 100 %

The Kistler Group is the world market leader in dynamic measurement technology. We manufacture piezoelectric force, pressure, and acceleration sensors, as well as torque sensors and other measurement systems.

We are a Swiss family‑owned company founded in 1959. Every day, more than 2,200 employees at over 60 locations passionately dedicate themselves to developing innovative solutions for our customers.

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Our Embedded Device Software department is part of the Electronics division
. We develop and maintain the common firmware and embedded Linux platform for our high‑tech measurement systems used in automotive, industrial automation, research and medical technology (e.g., Lab Amp, KiBox, Maximos).

Due to the retirement of our esteemed colleague and to strengthen our embedded Linux platform, we are looking for a structured and self‑driven personality.

• You develop and maintain Board Support Packages (BSPs) and Linux drivers based on a shared firmware platform
• You shape the architecture of our embedded Linux platform and drive its long‑term technical evolution
• You bring up new ARM and x86 hardware platforms and integrate Linux kernels
  , bootloaders (e.g. U‑Boot) and device trees
• You take care of security‑related aspects such as Secure Boot, software updates and vulnerability management
• You maintain the Yocto‑based build environment
  , support the BSPs of our products and consult product teams on Yocto, BSP and Linux topics

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related technical field (ETH, university, UAS)
• Minimum 10 Years of experience as a Senior Embedded Linux Engineer or Architect in a hardware‑related environment, with proven ability to design embedded software architectures
• Strong knowledge in BSP and Linux driver development as well as kernel and boot loader integration
  ; solid experience with Yocto and Bit Bake
• Experience in embedded device security (e.g. Secure Boot, software updates, vulnerability management)
• Strong communication skills in English and preferably in German – you consult product teams on Yocto, BSP and Linux topics and interact with development communities to resolve issues or upstream patches
• Nice to have
  :
  Extensive Linux and embedded systems background, spanning hardware co‑design, upstream contributions (e.g., Linux kernel, U‑Boot), user‑space development, and modern CI/CD automation

• Challenging tasks in the embedded Linux platform environment
• Work on long‑life high‑tech products with strong reusability focus
• Interdisciplinary collaboration across hardware, software, security and testing
• Modern build and development environments
• Support with internal and external training
  , both subject‑specific and in other disciplines
• New Work environment (e.g., home office, flexible annual working hours), good public transport connections and parking spaces right outside, meal discounts, 40 hours/week, above-average social and insurance benefits, as well as further fringe benefits