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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Embedded Linux Engineer - **Company:** Tytan Technologies Gmbh - **Location:** München, Germany - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI), Bash Shell, UClibc (C Standard Library), C++ (Programming Language), Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Linux, Device Drivers, Linux on Embedded Systems, Ethernet, Firmware, FreeRTOS, Joint Test Action (IEEE Standards), Python (Programming Language), Node.Js, PCI Express, Public Key Infrastructure, USB, Extensible Firmware Interface, Serial Peripheral Interface, Software Security, Yocto, Integration Tests, Information Technology, U-Boot - **Published:** November 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/senior-embedded-linux-engineer-m-f-d-tytan-technologies-gmbh-10732170 ## About the Role * Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience * 6+ years of embedded Linux in production, including ownership of a BSP from bring-up to series production * Built and maintained a shared embedded Linux platform for several products or hardware families, consumed by other teams * Shipped a connected device fleet with field updates and device provisioning, and supported it after launch * Deep Yocto/OpenEmbedded including multi-machine and multi-product layer architectures (or equivalent depth in Buildroot or NixOS) * Embedded Linux on ARM and/or x86: device tree or ACPI, driver development and debugging across I2C, SPI, PCIe, USB, Ethernet and CAN * Boot stacks: U-Boot, UEFI, Arm Trusted Firmware, OP-TEE * Secure boot on ARM SoCs or UEFI Secure Boot, dm-verity, LUKS or fscrypt, TPM 2.0 tooling * Update frameworks such as RAUC, SWUpdate, Mender or OSTree * Expert C, good C++, Python and shell; debugging with JTAG, ftrace and perf * Reads schematics and datasheets, comfortable with oscilloscope and logic analyser * Thinks in platforms: designs for reuse across products, names the trade-offs, makes build versus buy decisions and designs for the day a deployed unit fails in the field * Fluent in English & Willingness to undergo a German security clearance, * Real-time Linux (PREEMPT_RT, CPU isolation) or AMP setups with Zephyr or FreeRTOS on companion cores * Heterogeneous SoCs from vendors such as NXP, TI, Qualcomm or Intel * Rugged COTS compute platforms * Container runtimes on embedded devices * Mainline kernel or U-Boot contributions * Product security frameworks such as IEC 62443 or the EU Cyber Resilience Act * Defense or aerospace products ## Description * One platform: Build a shared base distribution with clean per-product and per-board layers, so new hardware gets secure boot, identity, updates and observability by configuration, not by fork * Product onboarding: Bring new hardware onto the platform together with the product teams: BSP integration, device tree, drivers and validation * Platform contract: Define boot flow, partition layout, system services and versioned platform releases that product teams build on * Chain of trust: Secure boot from ROM to userspace, verified root filesystems, measured boot and encrypted storage * Device identity: Hardware-backed keys, provisioning in production and enrollment into a PKI * Field updates: A/B or atomic image updates, signed and delta artifacts, automatic rollback, robust over intermittent links * Node integration: Provide the platform hooks the node agent builds on: boot and update state, hardware identity, health sources and logs * Supply chain: Reproducible builds, SBOM, CVE triage and a patch path that reaches the whole fleet * Hardware CI: Automated flashing, boot and integration tests across all supported boards for every change, * Build technology with real operational impact: Develop autonomous defense systems designed to protect lives and strengthen Europe's security * Shape scalable defense capabilities: Work on solutions built for mass deployment, cost efficiency, resilience, and reliable production at scale * Contribute to networked air defense: Help integrate our systems into multi-layered defense architectures alongside sensors, command systems, and effectors * Develop for real-world operations: Build capabilities together with end users and improve them continuously based on direct operational feedback * Move fast and take ownership: Work in a focused, high-performance team where decisions are made quickly and individual contributions have immediate impact * Define a new generation of defense technology: Join early and help shape the products, engineering standards, culture, and direction of a fast-growing deep-tech company * Work with an international mission-driven team: Collaborate with experienced specialists united by the goal of creating sovereign and effective security capabilities for Europe, * Virtual stock options: Participate in our success through virtual stock options (VSOPs) at the company's current valuation * Monthly allowances: €106/month in flexible benefits including lunch discounts and EGYM Wellpass or shopping credit * Regular health care events: Health check-ups, skin screenings, mental health workshops, and an annual vitamin infusion on us * Referral bonus: Earn a reward when someone you refer joins the team * Regular team events: On- and off-site activities to connect and celebrate together * Corporate discounts: Exclusive employee discounts across a wide range of partner brands * Flexibility: Flexible working hours and hybrid work model, plus a modern Munich office built for focus and collaboration