Senior Embedded Linux Software Engineer

Platform Recruitment
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
Last week
£60,000 – £70,000 pa

Salary

£60,000 – £70,000 pa

Seniority
Senior
Posted
19 Oct 2026 (Last week)

Senior Embedded Linux Software Engineer | Hybrid | Cambridge

Are you a software engineer with strong experience developing embedded Linux software, with a focus on embedded security?

My client is looking for a senior engineer. They operate a sophisticated R&D environment where you will manage multi-stack software environments, from bare-metal control systems to Linux-based network stacks.

Responsibilities

* Shape system design and test criteria for Linux-based embedded systems.

* Lead efforts in software security, including Hardware Root of Trust (RoT), Secure Boot, and TPM integration.

* Integrate software with hardware using protocols like I2C, SPI, and UART.

* Investigate root causes for complex bugs and deliver effective fixes to uphold high product quality.

Technical Requirements

* 8+ years of experience in embedded C programming and product development.

* Strong focus on Linux-based systems, including Yocto build systems, and Linux kernel

* Proven experience with code signing, private key management (HSM), and vulnerability management.

* Experience with ARM microcontrollers

Bonus Skills

* Familiar with network protocols

* Experience with Jenkins CI/CD pipelines and automated scripting languages.

* Strong background working within an Agile software development environment.

What’s in it for you?

* 10% bonus, 8% pension, private medical care, 30+ days holiday, and much more!

* Hybrid working in the heart of Cambridge R&D

* A senior role with the opportunity to mentor junior engineers and enjoy a culture focused on development

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