Senior Embedded/Firmware Engineer, Linux

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. Design, develop, and maintain custom embedded Linux distributions using Yocto or Buildroot .

Posted 10/27/2026contractRemote • PolandSenior💰 PLN 120 - PLN 180 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and developing custom embedded Linux distributions, optimizing system performance, and debugging firmware and hardware issues. Proficient in C/C++ programming, embedded Linux build systems, and collaborating across engineering teams to deliver high-quality solutions.

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Embedded Linux DevelopmentC/C++ ProgrammingYocto ProjectBootloader ExperienceFirmware Debugging

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Hard Skills

C/C++ ProgrammingEmbedded Linux DevelopmentYocto ProjectBuildrootBootloader DevelopmentDevice Driver CustomizationFirmware DebuggingCI/CD ImplementationBash ScriptingPython Scripting

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationProblem-Solving MindsetOwnershipSelf-RelianceResponsibility

Tools & Technologies

JTAGSWDLogic AnalyzersOscilloscopesGitGitHubGitLabTechnical DocumentationUARTSPI

Industry Keywords

Embedded SystemsFirmware DevelopmentLinux KernelDevice DriversSecure BootEncrypted FilesystemPower Consumption OptimizationTiming ConstraintsSensor IntegrationEmbedded Security

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

DockerJenkinsLinuxPythonTCP/IPC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, and maintain custom embedded Linux distributions using Yocto or Buildroot
Bring up new hardware platforms and work with the hardware team to debug issues from schematics to software
Develop and maintain BSPs and bootloaders such as U-Boot
Customize the Linux kernel, including writing and debugging I2C, SPI, UART, and MIPI-CSI/DSI drivers
Write robust, efficient C/C++ code for system services and applications
Optimize boot time, memory usage, and power consumption
Implement and maintain Secure Boot and encrypted filesystem features
Debug firmware and hardware-adjacent issues with JTAG/SWD, serial logs, logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, and vendor tooling
Collaborate with hardware, mobile, QA, backend, product, and client-side engineering teams
Participate in requirements discussions, technical planning, architecture decisions, estimations, and delivery planning
Test firmware releases, investigate development and QA issues, and maintain technical documentation
Share knowledge and improve engineering practices within the Firmware & Hardware chapter
Work in a project squad led by a PM for day-to-day delivery while participating in the Firmware & Hardware chapter

Requirements

What you’ll need

4+ years of professional experience in embedded or firmware development
Strong hands-on experience with C / C++ for embedded systems
Hands-on experience with embedded Linux build systems such as Yocto Project or Buildroot
Good understanding of the Linux kernel, device drivers, and the device tree
CI/CD experience for embedded projects, such as GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or GitLab CI
Experience with bootloaders, particularly U-Boot
Experience with embedded constraints: timing, memory, peripherals, boot time, and power consumption
Ability to debug firmware and hardware-adjacent problems using JTAG/SWD, serial logs, logic analyzers, and oscilloscopes
Comfort reading schematics, datasheets, technical documentation, and errata
Familiarity with UART, SPI, I2C, GPIO, or similar embedded interfaces
Proficiency with Bash and/or Python for automation and testing
Solid Git skills and comfort collaborating on GitHub, including pull requests, code reviews, and shared repositories
Good command of written and spoken English, minimum B2
Ownership, self-reliance, and responsibility for assigned work
Clear communication with engineers, PMs, QA, and clients
Problem-solving mindset
Freelance availability on a time-and-material basis
Nice-to-have experience includes multiple platforms, embedded Linux toolchains, ARM Cortex-M, FreeRTOS or Zephyr, Bluetooth/BLE, TCP/IP, Wi-Fi, Ethernet, MQTT, multimedia/audio technologies, embedded security, sensor integration, power profiling, Docker, and personal GitHub or GitLab projects

Benefits

Comp & perks

Truly flexible hours
Fully remote across Europe
Access to internal knowledge-sharing: tech talks, experiments, side projects
Structured ramp-up period with a technical buddy
Progressive tasks and early, frequent feedback
Potential to join the core team with a fixed salary and full benefits package after the initial freelance period
Paid leave and medical benefits with the permanent contract (not included during the freelance period)