Embedded Linux / Firmware Engineer (BSP, Kernel, Drivers)

Bayforce is seeking a hands-on Embedded Linux / Firmware Engineer to join their Connected Devices / Connected Services team. This deeply technical role focuses on device-level engineering, where the engineer will be responsible for building and maintaining custom embedded Linux distributions and supporting the full device lifecycle.

Responsibilities:

• Build, customize, and maintain embedded Linux distributions (Yocto/Buildroot or similar)
• Develop and modify Linux kernel components, drivers, and BSPs
• Support board bring-up, bootloader configuration (U-Boot or similar), and hardware integration
• Debug complex issues across:
• Bootloaders
• Kernel space
• User space
• Hardware interfaces
• Integrate and adapt upstream/BSD packages into production-ready images
• Contribute to embedded firmware for connected/IoT functionality
• Support OTA updates, system validation, and long-term maintainability
• Troubleshoot real-world device issues in production environments

Requirements:

• 5–7+ years of embedded Linux development experience
• Strong experience with: Yocto, Buildroot, or custom Linux distributions
• Linux kernel and driver development
• BSP (Board Support Package) development
• Experience with bootloaders (U-Boot or similar)
• Strong debugging skills across: Hardware, Firmware, Kernel, System-level issues
• C / C++ for embedded systems
• Embedded Linux (ARM or similar architectures)
• Hardware interfaces (SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, etc.)
• Networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, device connectivity)
• Debugging tools (e.g., Wireshark, JTAG, logic analyzers)
• IoT / connected device experience
• OTA / firmware update systems
• RTOS experience (FreeRTOS or similar)
• Security (secure boot, certificates, encryption)