Embedded Linux Engineer

About the role

Develop and sustain embedded Linux software for a mission-critical retransmission device and help move it to next-generation hardware and a Linux-based architecture. The work spans firmware, networking, device management and release support.

What you will do

• Design, build, integrate, test and debug Linux software for embedded networking devices
• Sustain the current OpenWrt-based firmware, including image configuration, package feeds and first-boot behavior
• Write code in Python, Bash or shell, and C or C++ for applications, automation and tooling
• Migrate existing capabilities to ARM-based hardware under senior technical direction
• Maintain Buildroot and Linux image creation, packaging, provisioning and update workflows
• Develop REST APIs and device management interfaces, and troubleshoot networking and secure communications

What they look for

• Experience across the embedded software lifecycle, from image creation to release support
• Programming skills in Python, shell scripting and C or C++
• Knowledge of networking concepts such as interface configuration, routing, DNS and Wi-Fi or cellular integration
• Familiarity with GitLab merge requests and CI or CD pipelines
• Ability to create unit, integration, system and hardware-connected tests