Linux Embedded Engineer

Summary

Join intent, a software house specializing in IoT and connected devices, as a freelance Linux Embedded Engineer. Contribute your expertise to diverse projects, working with clients like Oura, BOSE, and McIntosh. While there are no current projects, upcoming opportunities are anticipated. Enjoy 100% remote work with flexible hours. After a trial period, you may be offered a permanent position with additional benefits like paid holidays, sick leave, and a training budget. The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining custom embedded Linux distributions, working with hardware teams, and optimizing system performance. You will collaborate in a fast-paced, agile environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• [3+] years of professional experience in embedded software development on Linux platforms
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ programming
• Hands-on experience with embedded Linux build systems like Yocto Project or Buildroot
• Deep understanding of the Linux kernel, device drivers, and the device tree
• Experience with bootloaders, particularly U-Boot
• Proficiency with shell scripting (Bash) and/or a scripting language like Python for automation and testing
• Experience reading hardware schematics and using lab equipment like oscilloscopes and logic analyzers for debugging
• Solid understanding of version control systems, especially Git

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain our custom Embedded Linux distribution using Yocto Project or Buildroot
• Customize and configure the Linux kernel , including writing and debugging device drivers (e.g., for I2C, SPI, UART, MIPI-CSI/DSI)
• Bring-up new hardware platforms, working closely with the hardware team to debug issues from schematics to software
• Develop and maintain the board support package (BSP) and bootloaders (e.g., U-Boot )
• Write robust, efficient, and clean code in C and C++ for system services and applications
• Optimize system performance, including boot time, memory usage, and power consumption
• Implement and maintain system security features (e.g., Secure Boot, encrypted filesystems)
• Create and maintain thorough technical documentation for software designs and APIs
• Collaborate in a fast-paced, agile environment and contribute to all phases of the software development lifecycle

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ARM architecture (Cortex-A, Cortex-M)
• Familiarity with real-time operating systems (RTOS) like FreeRTOS
• Experience in a specific domain: Networking: TCP/IP, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth/BLE, Ethernet
• Multimedia: GStreamer, V4L2, ALSA, graphics acceleration
• Security: OP-TEE, TrustZone, cryptography, Secure Boot
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines for embedded systems (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI)
• Experience with containerization on embedded devices (e.g., Docker)
• A portfolio of personal projects on a GitHub or GitLab profile

Benefits

• 100% remote work
• Flexible working hours
• Knowledge-sharing initiatives
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick leave
• Training budget