Embedded Software Engineer

Embedded Linux Engineer – Yocto, Kernel Drivers & U-Boot

Onsite | Zurich, Switzerland | Full-time | Permanent

We're looking for a low-level Embedded Linux Engineer to join our client's onsite team in Zurich, working on deep system customization for high-reliability industrial and embedded platforms.

If you're passionate about digging into the Linux kernel, tweaking bootloaders, and tailoring Yocto or Buildroot environments for custom hardware, this is your kind of project.

What You’ll Do:

• Customize and maintain embedded Linux distributions (Yocto or Buildroot) for custom board platforms.
• Develop, debug, and maintain kernel drivers, particularly for custom peripherals and SOCs.
• Configure, build, and optimize bootloaders (U-Boot) for various hardware targets.
• Optimize boot times, manage secure boot flows, and handle device tree configurations.
• Work closely with hardware teams to bring up new boards and support silicon features.
• Handle production-grade system integration, performance tuning, and robustness validation.

What You Bring:

• Strong expertise in embedded Linux, Yocto or Buildroot, and U-Boot.
• Experience with kernel module development, device drivers, and low-level debugging tools.
• Proficiency in C/C++, shell scripting, and cross-compilation toolchains.
• Solid understanding of boot sequences, memory maps, and hardware bring-up workflows.
• Hands-on experience working directly with hardware teams on BSPs and board-level integration.

Bonus Points:

• Experience with secure boot, trusted execution environments, or OTA frameworks.
• Familiarity with CI/CD for embedded systems.
• Knowledge of industrial protocols or real-time extensions (PREEMPT-RT).
• Previous work with custom hardware in regulated or mission-critical industries.