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# Senior Embedded Linux Engineer

- **Company:** Xneural GmbH
- **Location:** Dresden, Germany
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, ARM Architecture, Booting (BIOS), C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Computer Engineering, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Linux, Linux on Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Firmware, FreeRTOS, Python (Programming Language), Linux Kernel, Linux Distribution, Open Source Technology, Real-Time Operating Systems, Signal Processing, Data Logging, PIC Microcontroller, Git, Build Management, Yocto, Information Technology, U-Boot
- **Published:** October 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.stepstone.de/stellenangebote--Senior-Embedded-Linux-Engineer-Dresden-Xneural-GmbH--14513252-inline.html

## About the Role

7+ years of hands-on embedded Linux development experience (a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field is welcome, though equivalent practical experience counts just as much)

 - Strong expertise with the Yocto Project and Linux BSP development on ARM Cortex-A based systems
 - Solid C skills, plus working proficiency in at least one of Python, C++, or Rust
 - Knowledge of embedded Linux security: secure boot, firmware signing, and system hardening
 - Experience with Git, CI/CD, and reproducible software builds
 - Ability to debug hardware/software interactions using laboratory equipment
Nice to Have

 - Experience with radar systems, RF engineering, DSP, or signal processing
 - Experience with heterogeneous SoCs combining Linux and RTOS environments
 - Familiarity with FreeRTOS, Zephyr, or similar RTOS
 - Contributions to open-source projects (Linux Kernel, Yocto, U-Boot, RAUC, SWUpdate, Mender)
 - Experience mentoring engineers and growing technical teams
 - German language skills are beneficial but not required
Ergänzende Informationen:
Anforderungen an den Bewerber:
Erweiterte Kenntnisse: Embedded Microcontroller, Programmiersprache Python, Programmiersprache Rust, Programmiersprache C++, Softwaretechnik, Software-Engineering, Embedded Systems, Versionsverwaltungsprogramm Git, CI/CD-Pipelines

## Description

Your tasks

Role OverviewAs our Senior Embedded Linux Engineer, you own the Linux platform on our radar sensor nodes: hardware bring-up on custom PCBs, production firmware, secure OTA updates, and long-term maintenance. You work with the hardware, radar signal processing, AI, and cloud engineers, and you set the embedded software architecture as the sensor platform scales.Key Responsibilities- Lead embedded Linux bring-up on custom ARM-based hardware platforms

 - Develop and maintain Yocto-based Linux distributions and BSPs including bootloaders, kernel configuration, device trees, and peripheral drivers
 - Design and implement secure device platforms, including secure boot, firmware signing, and robust OTA update mechanisms with rollback support
 - Design debugging, logging, and remote diagnostics infrastructure
 - Work with the team to design reproducible build environments and CI/CD pipelines for embedded software development
 - Define embedded software architecture and provide technical leadership, driving best practices and mentoring engineers as the team grows

Required Qualifications

 - 7+ years of hands-on embedded Linux development experience (a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field is welcome, though equivalent practical experience counts just as much)
 - Strong expertise with the Yocto Project and Linux BSP development on ARM Cortex-A based systems
 - Solid C skills, plus working proficiency in at least one of Python, C++, or Rust
 - Knowledge of embedded Linux security: secure boot, firmware signing, and system hardening
 - Experience with Git, CI/CD, and reproducible software builds
 - Ability to debug hardware/software interactions using laboratory equipment
Nice to Have

 - Experience with radar systems, RF engineering, DSP, or signal processing
 - Experience with heterogeneous SoCs combining Linux and RTOS environments
 - Familiarity with FreeRTOS, Zephyr, or similar RTOS
 - Contributions to open-source projects (Linux Kernel, Yocto, U-Boot, RAUC, SWUpdate, Mender)
 - Experience mentoring engineers and growing technical teams
 - German language skills are beneficial but not required
Ergänzende Informationen:
Anforderungen an den Bewerber:
Erweiterte Kenntnisse: Embedded Microcontroller, Programmiersprache Python, Programmiersprache Rust, Programmiersprache C++, Softwaretechnik, Software-Engineering, Embedded Systems, Versionsverwaltungsprogramm Git, CI/CD-Pipelines

We offer

Expertenkenntnisse: Softwaredesign
Zwingend erforderlich: Betriebssystem Embedded Linux