Job Type: Contract

Job Category: IT

Job Description

Role: Software Engineer - Embedded Linux & Yocto Development

 

JOB DESCRIPTION:

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

Job Responsibilities:

 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.

Required Qualifications:

Educational Background:

 Bachelor or higher degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.

 

Technical Expertise:

 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.

Embedded Systems Knowledge:

 Familiarity with ARM or other embedded architectures.

 Experience with debugging tools and methods for embedded systems (e.g., GDB, JTAG, oscilloscope).

Linux Development:

 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.

Performance and Safety:

 Strong understanding of real-time constraints and safety-critical development practices.

 Ability to write thread-safe and high-performance code for embedded systems.

Version Control:

 Proficiency with Git for version control and collaborative development.

 

Communication and Collaboration:

 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

 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., GitHub Actions).

 Familiarity with cross-compilation and debugging on resource-constrained hardware.

Must Have:

 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.

 

Nice to Have:

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

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Required Skills