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Amazon

SDE - Embedded Linux, Amazon Leo

Redmond, WA · On-site

$147K - $193K/yr

An ideal candidate would have multi-year experience working on networking and/or consumer devices using embedded Linux, Yocto, and/or Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS). The candidate should be ...

Futurex

Embedded Linux Software Engineer

Bulverde, TX · On-site

Experience building an embedded Linux environment from scratch (buildroot, Yocto, or OpenWRT, etc.) * Experience with initial bring up of a board with a Linux environment * Experience with using ...

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How much do embedded linux yocto jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for embedded linux yocto in the United States is $134,878.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $109,000.00 and $160,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Embedded Linux Yocto vs Embedded Linux Engineer?

AspectEmbedded Linux YoctoEmbedded Linux Engineer
CredentialsKnowledge of Yocto Project, Linux developmentLinux certifications, embedded systems experience
Work EnvironmentEmbedded device development, Linux build systemsDesigning, developing, and maintaining embedded Linux systems
Industry UsageUsed by companies building custom Linux distributions for embedded devicesEmployers developing embedded products with Linux
Search IntentUnderstanding Yocto's role in embedded Linux developmentRoles and responsibilities of embedded Linux developers

Embedded Linux Yocto focuses on building custom Linux distributions for embedded devices using the Yocto Project, while an Embedded Linux Engineer designs, develops, and maintains embedded Linux systems across various hardware platforms. The former is more specialized in build systems, whereas the latter covers broader development tasks.

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Infographic showing various Embedded Linux Yocto job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 94% Full Time, 4% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $134,878 per year, or $64.8 per hour.

Junior Operating Systems Engineer (Embedded Linux / Yocto)

Accelint

San Diego, CA • On-site

$100K - $120K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 18 days ago

Job description

Lyntris is a defense technology company that connects sensing to action across the connected battlespace. Lyntris brings together the talents of Accelint and Vitesse teams under one mission, with each contributing deep expertise within their domain. Combining differentiated hardware, software and mission expertise, Lyntris helps customers sense threats, make sense of complex conditions and act with greater speed, precision and confidence in contested environments.
Lyntris supports U.S. and allied defense organizations across every branch - including Navy, Army, Air Force, Space Force and allied partners - spanning strategic, operational and tactical missions and every domain: Space, Air, Land, Sea and Cyber. With more than 200 active defense programs, Lyntris works at every level of the mission, from national command authority to the tactical edge.
Solutions are designed by operators who understand the mission, engineered for the conditions that degrade or defeat standard systems, and built on an open, modular architecture that integrates into existing programs without requiring them to start over. Lyntris moves faster than the traditional defense cycle - with integrated design, build and test capabilities in-house - and delivers systems that sustain and endure long after initial fielding.
Job Description
  • Junior Operating Systems Engineer (Embedded Linux / Yocto)
  • Full time
  • San Diego, CA - On-Site

*This position requires an active U.S. national security clearance. To learn more about the security clearance process please access this link.
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Build and maintain custom Linux images using the Yocto Project (recipes, layers, BitBake, kernel configuration)
  • Support an immutable, A/B-updatable OS image architecture, including secure boot and update tooling
  • Package, integrate, and troubleshoot system services, drivers, and third-party software on embedded x86 hardwar
  • Contribute to OS hardening efforts (FIPS mode, secure boot, compliance-driven configuration)
  • Debug boot, kernel, driver, and userspace issues on real appliance hardware
  • Use generative AI tools daily to accelerate development: writing and reviewing recipes, generating test scaffolding, drafting documentation, and debugging build failures
  • Write clear documentation for build processes, image releases, and provisioning workflows

Required Qualifications
  • Currently holds an active U.S. national security clearance or be able to receive and maintain one. To learn more about the security clearance process please access this link.
  • Build and maintain custom Linux images using the Yocto Project (recipes, layers, BitBake, kernel configuration)
  • Support an immutable, A/B-updatable OS image architecture, including secure boot and update tooling
  • Package, integrate, and troubleshoot system services, drivers, and third-party software on embedded x86 hardwar
  • Contribute to OS hardening efforts (FIPS mode, secure boot, compliance-driven configuration)
  • Debug boot, kernel, driver, and userspace issues on real appliance hardware
  • Use generative AI tools daily to accelerate development: writing and reviewing recipes, generating test scaffolding, drafting documentation, and debugging build failures
  • Write clear documentation for build processes, image releases, and provisioning workflows

Preferred Qualifications
  • Hands-on experience with the Yocto Project, Buildroot, or another embedded Linux build system
  • Exposure to Rocky Linux / RHEL-family distributions
  • Familiarity with secure boot, TPM, disk encryption, or FIPS 140-3 concepts
  • Experience with network security tooling (Suricata, Zeek, packet capture)
  • Exposure to compliance frameworks (CMMC, NIST 800-171)
  • Basic C or Rust reading ability for kernel/driver troubleshooting
  • Homelab, open-source contributions, or relevant personal projects

Clearance Requirements
Some positions will require access to U.S. National Security information. Positions that require this access will be required to receive and maintain a U.S. government personnel security clearance (PCL). In order to qualify for this position, the candidate must be a US Citizen and either currently possess this National Security eligibility or be able to complete the investigation application process with a favorable determination and maintain that eligibility throughout their employment. To learn more about the security clearance process please access this link.
EEOC & Know Your Rights
Lyntris companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, and local law. We ensure that all employment decisions, including hiring, promotion, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment, are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. For more information about your rights, please review the "Know Your Rights" poster from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Know your Rights: English Spanish
Pay Scales & Benefits
The listed pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this position for the location for which it has been posted and is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Other compensation considerations may include, but are not limited to, job responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, or other applicable factors.
Benefits include...
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Company Holidays
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Optional HSA and FSA
  • Base and Voluntary Life Insurance
  • Short Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • 401k Matching
  • Employee Assistance Program

The pay range for this role is:
100,000 - 120,000 USD per year (San Diego, CA (HDG))

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