Yocto Linux Engineer

Job Description

We are looking for a highly experienced and skilled Yocto Linux Engineer with over 10 years of professional experience in embedded Linux systems to join our agile team of 25 engineers working on NXP i.MX8-based platforms. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, customizing, and maintaining Yocto-based Linux distributions. You will collaborate closely with BSP, middleware, and application teams to ensure an efficient and reliable embedded software platform tailored to complex system requirements. Responsibilities: • Develop and maintain custom Linux distributions using the Yocto Project for the i.MX8 platform. • Create and manage recipes, layers, and configurations for embedded system builds. • Ensure reproducibility, scalability, and maintainability of the embedded Linux build system. • Work closely with BSP, application, and QA teams to integrate and validate new features. • Troubleshoot build issues, patch upstream components, and optimize build performance. • Automate and maintain CI/CD workflows for Yocto builds and system images. • Participate in Agile development processes, including sprint planning and daily stand-ups. • Document build processes, configurations, and debugging procedures. Required Qualifications: • At least 10 years of professional experience in embedded Linux development. • Expertise with the Yocto Project, BitBake, OpenEmbedded, and custom layer/recipe development. • Strong proficiency in C, C++, and shell scripting. • Hands-on experience with embedded SoCs, preferably NXP i.MX8 or similar platforms. • Familiarity with bootloaders, Linux kernel configuration, and device tree management. • Experience with system integration and debugging using tools such as gdb, bitbake debug, dmesg, and log analysis. • Solid understanding of Linux file systems, init systems (e.g., systemd), and package management (RPM, ipk, etc.). • Ability to thrive in a collaborative Agile/Scrum development environment. • Experience with secure boot, OTA update systems, and build security practices. • Knowledge of CI/CD automation tools for embedded builds (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI). • Familiarity with containerized build environments and reproducible builds. • Contributions to Yocto or open-source embedded Linux communities.