Embedded Linux Engineer

Matchtech · Essex, England

Embedded Linux Engineer at Matchtech, based in Essex, England, paying £60,000 per annum. This is a permanent role with hybrid working.

Salary
£60,000 per annum
Location
Essex, England · Hybrid
Contract
Permanent
Posted
3 weeks ago
Closes
22 Sep 2026
Sector
Software Developer

12% below the typical rate for software developer

Reference 600888

About the role

Embedded Linux Engineer

Permanent | Hybrid | No Visa Sponsorship available

The Role

We're seeking an Embedded Software Engineer with strong embedded MCU and embedded Linux experience. You'll design, build, and test embedded systems across sensing, robotics, communications, and IoT. Work ranges from Linux‑based systems to bare‑metal, RTOS, device drivers, and system‑level debugging.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop embedded Linux systems (including Arm SoCs, Yocto, custom images, device trees, kernel/user‑space work).
  • Contribute to RTOS and bare‑metal development across various MCU platforms.
  • Support system bring‑up, hardware integration, debugging, and performance optimisation.
  • Work closely with electronics and FPGA teams.
  • Participate in good engineering practice, documentation, and project planning.

Essential Skills

  • Embedded Linux development including Yocto or similar.
  • Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new technologies.
  • Motivation to work on varied consultancy‑style projects.

Desirable Experience

  • Real‑time C/C++
  • Python, C#, or .NET for tooling/automation
  • RTOS, bare‑metal, DSP, algorithms, low‑level protocols, state machines
  • Hardware‑software interfacing and reading schematics
  • Strong problem‑solving across complex system‑level issues
  • Clear communication and technical documentation

Reference: 600888 · Posted 3 weeks ago · Closes 22 Sep 2026 · Listed via Matchtech

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