Job Title: Senior Embedded Software Engineer - Kernel / Device Drivers, London
Client:
Opus Resourcing Ltd
Location:
London, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Views:
2
Posted:
26.06.2025
Expiry Date:
10.08.2025
Job Description:
We are seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer with expertise in embedded Linux, kernel development, bootloader, and device driver development. Join a leading device company in their new London tech hub near Paddington, working within a diverse European embedded software team of approximately 30 members.
Salary: Market Leading + Pension, Health, 30 Days Holiday
The role involves developing the Linux kernel, custom embedded Linux distributions, and bootloaders, impacting products used by millions. The position offers a hybrid work model, typically requiring 2-3 days in the office weekly, with some flexibility for highly experienced candidates.
Key skills include:
* Expertise in Linux kernel development with recent versions
* Experience with physical products, IoT, automotive connectivity
* Embedded C, embedded systems, Linux OS
* Embedded bootloaders like U-Boot, Grub, on ARM systems
* Requirements planning and development for new and existing products
* Proficiency in C++, with Rust or similar languages a plus
* Debugging and profiling complex systems
* Electronics knowledge, circuit diagrams, Yocto, Buildroot, systemd familiarity
The role covers embedded core activities, such as hardware bring-up and feature enablement, as well as security, peripheral drivers, display, and power management, focusing on Linux bootloaders and device drivers. Experience with automotive, medical, IoT, or consumer devices is advantageous.
Keywords: BSP, Linux Kernel, Device Drivers, Embedded Linux, Bootloader, RTOS, NXP hardware, connectivity, low-power
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing, innovative European company with strong engineering culture, excellent benefits, and opportunities for career progression. Occasional travel within Europe is expected.
Opus Resourcing acts as an employment agency for this permanent position.
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