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# Senior Embedded Linux Engineer - Kernel / Device Drivers

- **Company:** Opus Resourcing Ltd
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £80,000.0 - £103,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Board Bringup, Bluetooth, Booting (BIOS), UClibc (C Standard Library), C++ (Programming Language), Profiling, Software Debugging, Linux, Device Drivers, Embedded C, Linux on Embedded Systems, Linux Kernel, System Programming, Wi-Fi Technology, Tablet Computers, Yocto, U-Boot
- **Published:** September 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2840570973-senior-embedded-linux-engineer-kernel--device-drivers

## About the Role

* Strong expertise in embedded Linux development.
 * Linux kernel development, kernel functions, and maintenance with recent kernel versions.
 * Experience with physical embedded product development / devices / automotive / IoT with connectivity and low power modes.
 * Extensive experience with Embedded C and solid understanding of Linux operating systems.
 * Proficiency in developing device drivers and device trees.
 * Experience with systemd or other init systems.
 * Strong skills in embedded bootloaders such as U-Boot, Grub, BarBox, preferably on ARM or NXP.
 * Experience in planning and development for both new and existing products.
 * Proficiency in C++; Rust or another system programming language is ideal.
 * Strong debugging and profiling skills for complex embedded Linux systems.
 * Expert knowledge of hardware electronics, circuit diagrams, and experience with Yocto Project or Buildroot, logic analyzers, etc., * Experience with security considerations related to hardware, boot, or Linux components.
 * Familiarity with BSP (Board Support Package), kernel drivers, connectivity (Bluetooth/Wi-Fi), and low-power optimization.
 * Experience with hardware bring-up for automotive, medical, IoT, tablets, mobile devices, or consumer-oriented embedded devices.

## Description

* Lead in developing low-level embedded systems, including the Linux kernel, custom Embedded Linux distributions, bootloaders, device drivers, and board bring-up.
 * Contribute to the overall product through work on security, peripheral drivers, display, and power management as part of a cross-functional team.
 * Plan and shape requirements specifications and development for both new and existing products.
 * Work on embedded core activities such as new hardware bring-up and maintenance, enabling new features to work.
 * Collaborate within a European engineering team and travel as needed (approximately two-thirds of trips per year).


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