A key client of mine is currently looking for an experienced Embedded
Linux Engineer with strong Buildroot experience to join their team in
Cambridge for an initial 6 months contract.
Please see details below:
Job Purpose
• A key member of the Linux Platform Software team responsible for
the Software Platform of a next-generation Network Audio SoC based on
embedded Linux
Key Responsibilities & Tasks
• Hands-on Software Development, Integration, Debug and Test
• Embedded Software Design
• Software Specification and Documentation
• Requirements Analysis
• Joint development activities with key technology partners and lead customers
Qualifications & Skills
Mandatory
• Good honours degree in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering or a related discipline
• Excellent knowledge of hardware and software architectures with at proven experience of embedded systems engineering
• Extensive C/C++ programming experience in an embedded environment
• Embedded Linux (e.g. Buildroot, Gentoo, Chrome OS)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Beneficial
• Software development for products in the consumer electronics industry
• Advanced Linux Sound Architecture (ALSA)
• Linux kernel and device driver development
• TCP/IP networking and sockets programming
• Wireless communication e.g. WiFi, Bluetooth, NFC
• Software development on ARM-based SoCs
• Git, JIRA Agile (Greenhopper), BuildBot
• Python
Person Specification
• Able to work unsupervised or as part of a team as required
• A creative thinker with a pro-active can-do attitude
• A quick learner, able to pick up new skills and technologies easily
• Highly productive and results-driven
• Able to work to tight timescales
• Quality-oriented with high standards but pragmatic and able to compromise where appropriate
