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# Embedded Linux Developer

- **Company:** The One Group
- **Location:** Saffron Walden, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Board Bringup, Automation of Tests, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Communications Protocols, Linux, Linux on Embedded Systems, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Python (Programming Language), Linux-Powered Devices, Real-Time Operating Systems, Scripting, State Machines, Yocto, Bare Metal, Hardware Debugging
- **Published:** August 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.co.uk/job/gb477b874163fade1aab2e966204fd74b7/eaa

## About the Role

Commercial embedded Linux development
Strong C or C++ programming skills
Experience with ARM-based SoCs or embedded MCU platforms
Knowledge of device trees, Linux user space and kernel space
Experience integrating software with hardware
An adaptable mindset and an interest in working across varied technologies
Experience with some of the following would be highly beneficial:
Yocto or custom Linux image development
Linux device drivers
RTOS or bare-metal development
Python, C# or another scripting language for tooling and test automation
Board bring-up and reading electronic schematics
DSP, algorithms, communication protocols or state machines
OpenCPI, STICS or SOSA
Industrial, medical, communications or defence projects
This position would suit a well-rounded embedded engineer who enjoys variety, wants exposure to the complete product lifecycle and is comfortable working at the boundary between software and electronics.
You'll receive a strong overall package, ongoing technical development and the opportunity to work on genuinely varied engineering challenges within a friendly and highly capable team.

## Description

You'll be responsible for:
Developing embedded Linux solutions for ARM-based SoCs
Working across Linux user space, kernel space and device trees
Supporting system bring-up, board integration and hardware debugging
Developing real-time software using C and C++
Working with RTOS and bare-metal systems across different MCU platforms
Building and maintaining custom Linux images using Yocto
Diagnosing complex software, hardware and system-level issues
Collaborating closely with electronics, FPGA and wider engineering teams
Contributing to technical documentation, project planning and engineering standards
Working directly with customers to understand and solve challenging technical problems


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