
Microtech Global Ltd
Embedded Linux Engineer
Job Description
Salary: £100,000 - 100,000 per year
Requirements:- Broad Linux experience, including uBoot, the Linux kernel, BSP, and embedded Linux distributions such as Yocto or Debian
- Knowledge of open source development methodologies and relevant open source communities
- Knowledge of ARM processor-based embedded systems
- Experience with system image creation tooling such as debos and wic, as well as OTA technologies
- Experience with Debian system creation is a strong plus
- Experience troubleshooting and resolving technical issues in a Linux-based environment
- Experience developing software for embedded Linux systems
- Experience with modern CI tooling such as GitHub and GitLab
- Good English language skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to work and communicate effectively in a fully distributed online environment
- Familiarity with one or more market verticals is a plus
- Experience with the Rust programming language is a plus
- Experience setting up secure or trusted boot chains is a plus
- Experience creating A/B boot systems or other atomic upgrade schemes is a plus
- Experience with base hardware bring-up of new ARM devices is a plus
- Provide consulting services to our customers in Embedded Linux, including bootloaders, the Linux kernel, and Linux distros
- Develop, integrate, debug, and test software for different types of products and customers
- Contribute publicly to open source projects to maintain technical leadership
- Analyse client problems and design solutions using open source technologies and our technical expertise
- Define and scope client projects in collaboration with our delivery team
- Build working knowledge of customer products, applications, technical and business strengths, and target markets when needed
- Discuss Linux core system technologies with clients and represent us at conferences and trade shows
- Understand client needs while balancing time constraints, available technologies, resources, and open source best practices
- ARM
- Debian
- Embedded
- GitHub
- GitLab
- Hardware
- Linux
- Rust
- C++
More:
We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic Embedded Linux Software Developer with open-source exposure to join our fully remote team. The role focuses on consulting for our customers in Embedded Linux, with optional travel for conference attendance. You will work in a fully distributed environment, collaborate closely with our delivery team, and represent us in the open source community and at industry events.
last updated 31 week of 2026
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Microtech Global Ltd
Eastern England
IT
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