senior embedded software engineer - linux
Jul 12, 2026 · THEON International
What you'll do
- Design embedded software applications for Linux-based hardware platforms
- Develop and test embedded software aligned with hardware specifications
- Implement kernel modules, low-level drivers, communication protocols and interfaces
- Optimize software for high performance, efficiency, and reliability
- Debug and troubleshoot software issues
- Collaborate with engineers across disciplines to define requirements
- Contribute to the development of technical documentation
Key requirements
- Embedded Linux-based development with C/C++ programming
- Embedded systems understanding including real-time operation and low-level HW interfaces
- Kernel and driver development including kernel modules implementation
- Experience with Yocto Project and version control systems like Git
- Skills in debugging and troubleshooting embedded software
- Knowledge of communication interfaces protocols and technical documentation development
- Engineeringpreferred
Benefits
- This position is an excellent opportunity to participate in the definition of new advanced electro-optical systems and have an impact on the company’s growth.
About the job
The Embedded Software Engineer – Linux, will operate within a multi-disciplined group of Optical, Mechanical, FPGA, and Electrical Engineers. The candidate will closely collaborate with experts from all fields to define and produce embedded software applications for the company's line of products based on the Linux kernel, and support production and field operations. This position is an excellent opportunity to participate in the definition of new advanced electro-optical systems and have an impact on the company’s growth.
Responsibilities
Design, develop, test, and maintain embedded software applications for various hardware platforms running a Linux based OS.
Collaborate with hardware engineers, FPGA engineers and software developers to define the application requirements and specifications.
Implement kernel modules, low-level drivers, protocols, communication interfaces and applications.
Optimize the application to ensure high performance, efficiency, and reliability.
Debug and troubleshoot application-related issues.
Contribute to the development of technical documentation.
Qualifications
University degree in a related field.
Proven experience in embedded Linux-based development.
Proficiency in C/C++ programming languages.
Strong understanding of embedded systems, real-time operation, low level HW interfaces and kernel/driver development.
Familiarity with Yocto Project.
Proven experience with at least one of the following topics:
Computer vision applications.
Graphical User Interface applications.
Augmented reality applications.
Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
Preferred Skills
Familiarity with FPGA based embedded systems.
Familiarity with Zynq and/or NXP iMX series of application processors.
Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g. Python).
About the company