Santa Clara, CA, US
17 days ago
Software Engineer - Embedded Linux and Yocto Development

Are you interested in working with the World’s leading AI-powered Quality Engineering Company? Ready to advance your career, team up with global thought leaders across industries and make a difference every day? Join us at Qualitest!

 

We are looking for a Software Engineer - Embedded Linux and Yocto Development to join our growing team in Indianola, PA United States!

 

Job Responsibilities:

Use the Yocto Project to configure, customize, and build Linux distributions for embedded systems. Develop, modify, and maintain Linux kernel drivers using C. Create, optimize, and maintain robust and efficient applications for embedded Linux using C++. Integrate third-party libraries, tools, and drivers into custom Linux distributions. Ensure the safety, performance, and reliability of embedded systems. Debug, test, and validate software on target hardware platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement software solutions.

 

Required Qualifications:
Educational Background:

Bachelor's or higher degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.

 

Technical Expertise:

Strong experience with the Yocto Project, including writing recipes, layers, and customizing images. Proficiency in C for developing Linux kernel drivers. Advanced programming skills in C++ (C++11 or later preferred) for application development.

 

Embedded Systems Knowledge:

Familiarity with ARM or other embedded architectures. Experience with debugging tools and methods for embedded systems (e.g., GDB, JTAG, oscilloscope).

 

Linux Development:

Hands-on experience with building, configuring, and customizing the Linux kernel. Familiarity with tools like menuconfig, make, and kernel patches. Knowledge of device trees and hardware abstraction layers.

 

Performance and Safety:

Strong understanding of real-time constraints and safety-critical development practices. Ability to write thread-safe and high-performance code for embedded systems.

 

Version Control:

Proficiency with Git for version control and collaborative development.

 

Communication and Collaboration:

Ability to write clear technical documentation. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

Familiarity with open-source development and contributions. Knowledge of networking protocols and related debugging (TCP/IP, CAN, UART, SPI, etc.). Experience with automated build systems and CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions). Familiarity with cross-compilation and debugging on resource-constrained hardware.

 

Must Have:

Strong experience with the Yocto Project, including writing recipes, layers, and customizing images. Proficiency in C for developing Linux kernel drivers. Advanced programming skills in C++ (C++11 or later preferred) for application development.

 

Nice to Have:

Hands-on experience with building, configuring, and customizing the Linux kernel.

 

Benefits:
Why QualiTest?

Be a part of a company who strives to support for diversity and inclusion in the workplace – we are one, we are many at Qualitest. Celebrate culture, share knowledge with engineers from around the globe, and inspire each other through our differences. We have more than 40% women and around 120 different nationalities. Local and global opportunities – we offer you internal rotation and international mobility opportunities to grow your career. Clear view of your career and progression with the company – Qualitest is growing massively (since 2021 – tripled our employees base – we now have more than 8,000 engineers) and giving you the opportunity to grow with us. Work hard and play harder with our flexible and casual culture. Take a break from work and join an employee event, or enjoy the amenities and games provided from one of our Employees Centers. Save your earnings and prepare for your future by enrolling in our 401k plan where Qualitest will match your contributions accelerating your savings plan. Take care of health with enrollment into one of our competitive healthcare benefits. Qualitest will match towards your HSA if you choose to participate. Never stop experimenting and learning with QCraft – our Learning & Development platform: 50,000+ courses, 300+ virtual labs, mentorship and leadership programs, professional tribes, sponsored certifications, and much more. Stay active and get rewarded with our Corporate Wellness Program. We pay your Gym membership and giving you opportunities to Earn additional vacation times for attendance the gym! Earn bonuses via our Client Referral and Employee Referral Program’s. Refer and earn – tap your network for net-worth. We recognize our employees work via our Qudos platform - You can earn bonuses and spot awards by celebrating your and your peers’ achievements. Planning a vacation? Looking for car insurance? Get access to Qualitest Employee Perks for discounts on anything from travel to electronics. With so many offerings the savings are endless! A Competitive pay, the salary range for the role is $80,000 - $95,000. Intrigued to find more about us?

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