Software Engineer – Embedded Linux & Yocto Development

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’s 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.