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# Senior Software Engineer - Linux

- **Company:** Ensera Design
- **Location:** Bristol, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £73,954.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** UClibc (C Standard Library), C++ (Programming Language), Linux, Linux on Embedded Systems, Scripting, Yocto, Build Tools
- **Published:** September 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2840573228-senior-software-engineer--linux

## About the Role

* Significant experience on embedded Linux platforms.
 * Strong C/C++ and scripting.
 * Experience in quality-focused environments.

## Description

You will own design and implementation of embedded Linux subsystems, lead platform bring-up and maintain Yocto/Buildroot systems., * Architect and deliver Linux components.

 * Lead platform bring-up and configuration.
 * Own embedded build systems.
 * Define interfaces to MCU/UI/connectivity components.
 * Mentor Linux engineers.


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