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# Senior Embedded Software Engineer - (Linux, Yocto, Buildroot)

- **Company:** GTS Group Ltd
- **Location:** Loughborough, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), ARM Architecture, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Bluetooth, Booting (BIOS), UClibc (C Standard Library), C++ (Programming Language), Communications Protocols, Computer Programming, Software Debugging, Linux, Embedded Software, Firmware, FreeRTOS, Hardware Design, Python (Programming Language), Message Queuing Telemetry Transport (MQTT), Real-Time Operating Systems, Regression Testing, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, Wi-Fi Technology, Serial Peripheral Interface, Yocto, Gitlab-ci, Information Technology, Zigbee, Build Tools, Jenkins
- **Published:** September 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2840600685-senior-embedded-software-engineer-linux-yocto-buildroot

## About the Role

* Strong programming skills in C, C++, and Python (Shell/Bash scripting a plus).
 * Proven experience with ARM Cortex, ESP32, or STM32 microcontroller platforms.
 * Experience with Yocto or similar build systems.
 * Understanding of wireless communication (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, LoRa).
 * Knowledge of SPI, I2C, UART, and GPIO interfaces.
 * Experience with OTA firmware updates and secure bootloaders.
 * Familiarity with hardware simulation and mock testing environments.
 * Exposure to TDD/BDD methodologies., * Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
 * Eligible to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship available).

## Description

Embedded Development

 * Design, implement, and maintain low-level software including BSPs and device drivers.
 * Optimize firmware for minimal power consumption and reliable real-time performance.
 * Customize and tune RTOS (e.g., FreeRTOS) or embedded Linux kernels.
 * Integrate secure and efficient IoT communication protocols (e.g., MQTT, BLE).

Testing & Automation

 * Develop automated unit, integration, and regression test frameworks.
 * Conduct prototype and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing for validation.
 * Implement CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps.
 * Use oscilloscopes, logic and protocol analyzers, and other debugging tools to test embedded systems.
 * Work closely with hardware engineers to ensure seamless software-hardware integration.
 * Maintain detailed documentation for development, testing, and validation processes.


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