Software Engineer - Embedded Linux & Yocto Development

Software Engineer - Embedded Linux & Yocto Development

Location:

Duration:

12

Months + Extension

Hourly Rate:

Depending on Experience (DOE)

Work Authorization:

We are looking for a Software Engineer - Embedded Linux and Yocto Development to join our growing team in Indianola, PA United States!

• Use the Yocto Project to configure, customize, and build Linux distributions for embedded systems.
• Develop, modify, and maintain Linux kernel drivers using
  
  C.
• Create, optimize, and maintain robust and efficient applications for embedded Linux using C++.
• Integrate third-party libraries, tools, and drivers into custom Linux distributions.
• Ensure the safety, performance, and reliability of embedded systems.
• Debug, test, and validate software on target hardware platforms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement software solutions.

• Strong experience with the Yocto Project, including writing recipes, layers, and customizing images.
• Proficiency in C for developing Linux kernel drivers.
• Advanced programming skills in C++ (C++11 or later preferred) for application development.

• Familiarity with ARM or other embedded architectures.
• Experience with debugging tools and methods for embedded systems (e.g., GDB, JTAG, oscilloscope).
• Hands-on experience with building, configuring, and customizing the Linux kernel.
• Familiarity with tools like menuconfig, make, and kernel patches.
• Knowledge of device trees and hardware abstraction layers.

• Strong understanding of real-time constraints and safety-critical development practices.
• Ability to write thread-safe and high-performance code for embedded systems.

• Proficiency with Git for version control and collaborative development.

• Ability to write clear technical documentation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

• Familiarity with open-source development and contributions.
• Knowledge of networking protocols and related debugging (TCP/IP, CAN, UART, SPI, etc.).
• Experience with automated build systems and CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Git Hub Actions).
• Familiarity with cross-compilation and debugging on resource-constrained hardware.

• Strong experience with the Yocto Project, including writing recipes, layers, and customizing images.
• Proficiency in C for developing Linux kernel drivers.
• Advanced programming skills in C++ (C++11 or later preferred) for application development.

• Hands-on experience with building, configuring, and customizing the Linux kernel.

• Bachelors or higher degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.

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