Software Technologist - Embedded (Linux Kernel, BSP & Yocto)

About the role

We are seeking an Embedded Software Developer to join our high‑performing team and contribute to key projects in the Hospital Patient Monitoring domain. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Linux OSS, BSP, Yocto, C++ development, system architecture, and software quality assurance. You will design, optimise, and deliver scalable solutions while mentoring junior developers and driving innovation.

Key responsibilities

• Analyse and understand software/functional requirements to design and develop high‑quality software.
• Write efficient, maintainable code following best practices and conduct code reviews.
• Develop bare‑metal and Linux drivers for embedded devices based on iMX processors.
• Develop or customise board support packages (BSP).
• Implement developer‑level testing (unit, component) to ensure software reliability.
• Write component tests using Google Test (GTest) with Gherkin syntax following BDD principles.
• Create technical documentation and comply with development policies.
• Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve complex software issues efficiently.
• Stay updated with technical advancements and advocate best practices within the team.

Required profile

• 5‑8 years of relevant experience in a Linux development environment.
• At least 3+ years developing custom Embedded Linux OS using Yocto, BitBake recipes and OpenEmbedded.
• Experience with embedded development, Linux device driver development, integration and board bring‑up activities.
• Good understanding of electronics hardware, schematics and data‑sheet reading is an advantage.

Required skills

• Linux kernel development
• Board Support Package (BSP) development
• Yocto Project
• BitBake recipes
• OpenEmbedded
• C++
• C
• Shell scripting
• Python
• iMX processor drivers
• Bare‑metal driver development
• Linux device driver development
• Unit testing with Google Test (GTest)
• Behavior‑driven development (BDD) using Gherkin
• Technical documentation