Senior Embedded Linux Software Engineer

I.T. Dev Limited; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company is seeking a Senior Embedded Linux Software Engineer in Southampton. The role involves designing embedded Linux systems, optimizing kernels, and mentoring junior developers. Successful candidates will possess strong programming skills in C/C++ and have experience in Linux kernel and driver development. Offering a hybrid work environment and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Strong skills in C and C++ programming for embedded systems.
• Experience in Linux kernel development, modification, and debugging.
• Knowledge of communication protocols like I2C, SPI, USB, and Ethernet.

Responsibilities

• Design embedded Linux architectures and optimize kernels for custom hardware.
• Mentor junior engineers and review their code.
• Work directly with clients to solve embedded challenges.

Skills

C programming

C++ programming

Linux kernel development

Linux driver development

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Mentorship

Tools

Git

Job description

ITDev Southampton, England, United Kingdom

Senior Embedded Linux Software Engineer

ITDev Southampton, England, United Kingdom

4 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Get full ownership over embedded Linux projects, shaping them with your ideas from day one. You’ll work directly with clients across multiple industries, solving real-world problems and expanding your technical influence beyond just writing code.

You’ll work alongside experienced engineers who’ll challenge you, support you and help you grow.

You’ll also have the freedom to organise your day how you like, with hybrid and flexible working giving you greater control over your time.

On top of that, you’ll have direct input into system architecture, mentoring junior engineers and the chance to keep pushing your skills with access to professional development programs and tools.

What you’ll do
Design embedded Linux architectures, write and optimise kernels for custom hardware and develop drivers for specialised components. You’ll also prepare work packages for other engineers, review their code, and mentor junior developers to bring them up to speed.

Working directly with clients, you’ll help shape their solutions and solve their toughest embedded challenges. You’ll also create test plans and debug complex system-level issues to make sure everything runs smoothly.


What you’ll need

∙ Strong skills in C and C++ programming for embedded systems

∙ Experience in Linux kernel development, modification and debugging

∙ Knowledge of Linux driver development for custom hardware and build systems

∙ Familiarity with device tree and bootloader configuration, as well as communication protocols like I2C, SPI, USB and Ethernet

Good analytical and problem-solving abilities will help you tackle complex challenges, while clear technical documentation and version control (Git) will keep your work organised and accessible.

Communication and mentorship skills will let you guide junior engineers and work well with clients and teams.


About the company
ITDev develops software and hardware systems across a wide range of technologies and industries. Engineers here work on new feature and product development, not maintenance, and get access to professional training and development programs to keep their skills sharp.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Software Development

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