Senior SWE - Embedded Linux
synmatch ai
π Remoteπ Remoteπ 1mo agoπ himalayas
Job Description
**Ready to connect complex measurement systems with modern platforms?** Join [Synmatch AI](https://himalayas.app/companies/synmatch-ai)'s client as a **Senior Software Engineer - Embedded Linux** with a global premium provider of measurement and testing systems. You'll work on embedded platforms that power critical infrastructure for electrical trade, industry, and public institutions.
**Our client has decades of expertise** in high-quality measurement technology with "Made in Germany" standards. You'll take hands-on ownership of embedded Linux systems throughout their lifecycle ensuring security, stability, and long-term maintainability while implementing new features and hardware connectivity.
**This role offers deep technical work** across system maintenance, driver development, and industrial interface implementation, collaborating closely with hardware and product teams to deliver reliable, production grade embedded solutions.
**What you will do as a Senior Software Engineer - Embedded Linux...**
* **System Maintenance**: Manage embedded Linux system lifecycle including security patches, updates, and long term support
* **Feature Development**: Implement and extend features on Linux based embedded measurement platforms
* **Hardware Drivers**: Develop and maintain hardware related peripheral drivers for connected measurement devices
* **Interface Implementation**: Build and integrate industrial and IoT communication interfaces for device connectivity
### What we are looking forβ¦
* **Deep Linux Expertise**: Strong knowledge of system configuration, instrumentation, security, permissions, power management, and memory management
* **Yocto Framework**: Hands-on experience building and maintaining embedded Linux distributions with Yocto
* **Cybersecurity Knowledge**: Experience with FOSS handling, SBOM generation, CVE tracking, and patch management
* **Driver Development**: Proven experience developing hardware-related peripheral drivers
* **Industrial Interfaces**: Familiarity with IoT and industrial protocols (e.g., Profinet, IEC61850, MQTT)
* **Tooling & Workflows**: Experience with automated workflows, GitLab, Jira, and CI/CD practices
* **Documentation Skills**: Ability to produce clear, structured technical documentation
* **Language**: Fluency in English
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