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Description
A company is seeking a skilled Embedded Linux Engineer to support the rollout and commissioning of new hardware modules at a leading technology manufacturer. The role involves hardware-related software development, device driver programming, and direct troubleshooting with hardware teams on-site. Typical project responsibilities:
- Develop and adapt Linux device drivers for custom hardware modules
- Kernel customization, system integration and performance optimization of Embedded Linux systems
- Conduct unit and integration tests on target hardware
- Work closely with hardware development for debugging and failure analysis
- Document software architectures and implementations for internal knowledge transfer
- Support the deployment of the modules in production environments
Key technologies/tools/methodologies:
- Embedded Linux (Yocto/Buildroot), C/C++, shell scripting
- Debugging tools: JTAG, gdb, logic analyzers
- Version control (Git), CI/CD for embedded projects
KPIs/Success Metrics:
- On-time commissioning of modules, system uptime/MTBF, error rate in field use, stability under resource constraints
Special challenges/risks:
- Hardware/software integration under time pressure, managing resource limitations on embedded devices
Deliverables:
- Ready-to-use hardware modules with tested Linux firmware
- Complete project and code documentation, transfer of know-how to client teams
Lessons Learned/Best Practices:
- Intensive cross-team collaboration, early integration testing, automated regression testing and code reviews
Requirements
- Degree in computer science, electrical engineering or comparable qualification
- Multiple years of hands-on experience in embedded Linux development (C/C++), kernel and driver development
- Practical experience with hardware-level debugging (JTAG, gdb)
- Familiarity with CI/CD and Git for embedded software
- Strong analytical thinking, troubleshooting skills, team communication
- Nice-to-have: Yocto/Buildroot experience, scripting (Python/Bash), prior work in industrial automation
- German native or fluent, business English required
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Frequently asked questions
The project is based in Berlin, Germany.
The project preferably starts in July 2025 and is planned to end in October 2025 (3 months).
The project requires a commitment of 90 - 100% capacity (full-time).
The project offers 10 - 30% remote work.
The project offers a daily rate of 600 - 760€ which breaks down to an hourly rate of 75 - 95€/h.
The project requires the following languages: German (Advanced) and English (Advanced).
The project is related to the following industry: Manufacturing.
The project covers the following business areas: Information Technology and Product Development.
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