Embedded Software Engineer

Embedded Software Engineer Yocto/Linux Bristol Area £55,000 Location: Bristol Area
Salary: Up to £55,000
Job Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Primarily on-site
Im currently recruiting for an Embedded Software Engineer to join a rapidly growing technology and R&D organisation in the Bristol area.
The position will focus on developing embedded Linux systems using Yocto , alongside work involving C/C++, Linux platforms, System-on-Chip devices and communications technologies . Youll contribute to technically challenging R&D programmes spanning research, prototyping, implementation, integration and testing.
The Role As an Embedded Software Engineer, youll help develop Linux-based software platforms for advanced communications, RF and sensor-processing applications.
Responsibilities will include:
Developing and maintaining custom embedded Linux distributions using the Yocto Project
Creating and maintaining Yocto recipes, layers, images and Board Support Packages
Configuring, building and debugging Linux systems for embedded hardware
Developing embedded software using C and C++
Supporting Linux kernel, bootloader and device-driver integration
Developing software for microprocessors and System-on-Chip devices
Integrating hardware interfaces, sensors and communications peripherals
Supporting software-defined radio and digital signal-processing applications
Rapidly developing prototypes and pre-production systems
Producing technical requirements, architecture and design documentation
Supporting system integration, verification and technical trials
Working directly with customers to understand requirements and propose effective technical solutions
The Ideal Embedded Software Engineer Youll ideally have at least three years commercial embedded software experience, including hands-on experience with Yocto and embedded Linux .
Relevant experience may include:
Yocto Project, BitBake and OpenEmbedded
Developing Yocto recipes, layers and custom Linux images
Embedded Linux development and debugging
Board Support Packages and hardware bring-up
Linux kernel configuration and development
Bootloaders such as U-Boot
Device drivers and low-level hardware interfaces
Embedded C and C++
ARM-based microprocessors or System-on-Chip platforms
Python or shell scripting
Cross-compilation and build systems
Git and continuous integration
Software-defined radio, DSP, RF or communications systems
FPGA or VHDL exposure would be advantageous
Prototype development, integration and system testing
This position would suit an Embedded Software Engineer, Embedded Linux Engineer, Yocto Engineer, Linux Platform Engineer or Firmware Engineer who enjoys technically challenging R&D work and wants exposure to advanced communications and embedded technologies.
If youre looking for an Embedded Linux or Yocto Engineer position in the Bristol area , please apply to discuss the opportunity in more detail.
Please note: Candidates must have the permanent right to work in the UK without current or future sponsorship and must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance.

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