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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Software Engineer - Linux - **Company:** KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions Ltd - **Location:** Salford, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £50,000.0 - £65,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Microsoft Windows, Agile Methodology, Fieldbus, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Continuous Integration, Debian Linux, Linux, Embedded C, Linux on Embedded Systems, Ethernet, Extensible Application Markup Language, Microsoft Visual Studio, Windows Presentation Foundation, Message Queuing Telemetry Transport (MQTT), Model View ViewModel, Object-Oriented Software Development, Software Engineering, Systems Architecture, Enterprise Software Applications, Git - **Published:** September 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.cv-library.co.uk/job/225586535/Lead-Software-Engineer-Linux ## About the Role * Architect-level experience with Linux - genuine, hands-on "been there, done it" migration experience is essential * Strong hands-on embedded Linux background, with proficiency in C/C++ * Minimum 3 years' commercial object-oriented development experience in a C-like language (C++ or C#) * Minimum 5 years' experience developing for embedded Linux systems, with in-depth system architecture knowledge * Experience developing for resource-constrained embedded platforms * Experience with git version control on large-scale applications * Comfortable providing technical (not line-management) leadership to a sizeable team while staying hands-on with development Desirable * Experience modifying or porting C# applications to run on Linux * Development within the Debian ecosystem, including CI/CD * Experience with GUI/HMI applications for embedded Linux * Familiarity with Microsoft Visual Studio, XAML/WPF (MVVM) * Agile methodologies such as SAFe * Knowledge of M2M protocols (Fieldbus, industrial Ethernet, MQTT) ## Description An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, technically-led Software Engineer to join a leading global supplier of industrial equipment to the food and beverage market. This is a genuinely significant project: the business is undertaking a large-scale migration of its core platform from Windows to Linux, and you'll provide the technical leadership to make it happen., * Provide technical leadership and guidance to a development team currently working in Windows, as they transition to developing for Linux * Bring architect-level Linux expertise to shape the platform's technical direction - ideally from having led or been closely involved in a similar migration previously * Get hands-on with modifying existing C# code to run on Linux, alongside embedded C/C++ development * Liaise closely with the company's Germany office, who have led the Linux platform project, to ensure alignment between platform and application development - including occasional travel to Germany * Work collaboratively with the applications team leader to develop platform architecture and take full advantage of a Debian-based Linux platform * Elicit requirements from stakeholders, produce technical specifications and documentation * Support defect identification and resolution alongside the Software Test Team ## Related Videos - [The best of two worlds - Bringing enterprise-grade Linux to the vehicle](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/67-the-best-of-two-worlds-bringing-enterprise-grade-linux-to-the-vehicle) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [The Gashlycrumb Tinies of AI Networking You Must Know (or Languish!)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2067-the-gashlycrumb-tinies-of-ai-networking-you-must-know-or-languish) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Building a hypercar from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/607-building-a-hypercar-from-scratch) - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) ## Related Articles - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard) - [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools)