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Embedded Linux Yocto Jobs in San Rafael, CA (NOW HIRING)

Aquabyte

Embedded Software Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$154K - $203K/yr

Improve our embedded Linux build and deployment process * Develop software to automate hardware ... Buildroot, Yocto Project, toolchains, uBoot, UART, SPI, I2C interfaces * Experience with WiFi, BLE ...

Avive

Firmware Engineer - IoT

Brisbane, CA

$125K - $155K/yr

Preferred - experience using Buildroot/Yocto for embedded Linux or Zephyr RTOS Equal Employment Opportunity It is the policy of the company to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons ...

Avive

Firmware Engineer - IoT

Brisbane, CA · On-site

$125K - $155K/yr

Preferred - experience using Buildroot/Yocto for embedded Linux or Zephyr RTOS Equal Employment Opportunity It is the policy of the company to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons ...

Avive

Firmware Engineer - IoT

Brisbane, CA · On-site

$125K - $155K/yr

Preferred - experience using Buildroot/Yocto for embedded Linux or Zephyr RTOS Equal Employment Opportunity It is the policy of the company to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons ...

IT America Inc

Staff Software Engineer

Hercules, CA · On-site

RTOS/Embedded Linux Experience: Hands-on experience developing for embedded Linux (e.g., Yocto) or on real-time operating systems (e.g., QNX). Comfortable with low-level OS concepts, device drivers ...

Avive

Senior Firmware Engineer - Medical

Brisbane, CA · On-site

$143K - $190K/yr

... embedded Linux, and/or RTOS * Experience working with Git and Jira * Experience with at least one of the following technologies: ARM, Nordic nRF, Zephyr, Buildroot, Yocto * Experience and comfort ...

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As of Jul 31, 2026, the average yearly pay for embedded linux yocto in San Rafael, CA is $150,350.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $121,500.00 and $178,900.00 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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Staff Embedded Software Engineer

BrightAI Corporation

San Francisco, CA

$154K - $203K/yr

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Job description

Role Overview

As a Senior/Staff Embedded Linux Engineer at BrightAI, you will help support, maintain, and evolve an existing Yocto-based embedded Linux distribution used in production on custom hardware. This is a hands-on individual contributor role focused on improving platform reliability, maintainability, and scalability as the product and company grow. You will work closely with hardware, firmware, and application teams to support new hardware revisions, improve system behavior, and resolve complex system-level issues. This role also includes providing technical guidance and helping shape how the embedded Linux platform evolves over time.

Responsibilities
  • Support and maintain an existing Yocto-based embedded Linux distribution used in production devices.
  • Improve and extend BSPs, Yocto layers, recipes, and images as hardware and product requirements evolve.
  • Support new hardware revisions and board bring-up, including bootloader configuration, kernel updates, and device tree changes.
  • Debug and resolve complex issues across bootloader, kernel, userspace, and hardware boundaries.
  • Develop and maintain low-level system software in C/C++, working closely with custom hardware.
  • Collaborate with hardware, product, and application teams to integrate new features and improvements into the platform.
  • Improve system reliability, performance, boot time, and debuggability.
  • Contribute to best practices for embedded Linux development, testing, release management, and long-term support.
  • Maintain clear technical documentation for platform behavior, changes, and troubleshooting.
  • Remain hands-on during critical phases such as integration, validation, and field issue resolution.
  • Provide technical leadership for embedded Linux platform improvements.
  • Mentor engineers working on Yocto and system-level software.
  • Influence platform evolution, tooling, and long-term maintenance strategies.
Skills and Expertise
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
  • 6+ years of hands-on experience developing embedded software, primarily on embedded Linux platforms.
  • Strong, hands-on experience with the Yocto Project / OpenEmbedded, particularly maintaining and extending existing distributions.
  • Experience working with BSPs, including bootloaders (e.g., U-Boot), Linux kernel configuration, and device trees.
  • Proficiency in C/C++ for low-level and system software development.
  • Working knowledge of Python, Bash, or similar scripting languages, for build systems and automation.
  • Strong Linux debugging skills using tools such as GDB, strace, dmesg, perf, and ftrace.
  • Solid understanding of embedded system constraints, including performance, memory, storage, and boot time.
  • Experience with hardware interfaces such as I2C, SPI, UART, GPIO, and USB.
  • Experience working with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and collaborative development workflows.
  • Comfortable working in a startup environment with evolving requirements.
  • Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
Bonus Experience
  • Experience with secure boot, system hardening, or embedded Linux security.
  • Familiarity with OTA update systems and device lifecycle management.Experience supporting products through manufacturing and field deployment.
  • Exposure to RTOS or hybrid RTOS/Linux systems.
  • Experience with containerized workloads on embedded Linux (e.g., Docker, Balena).
  • Familiarity with SoCs such as NVIDIA, Qualcomm, or MediaTek.
  • Contributions to open-source embedded Linux or Yocto projects.
Why This Role
  • You'll work on a real, shipping embedded Linux platform, not a greenfield experiment.
  • The focus is on making an existing system better - more reliable, maintainable, and scalable.
  • You'll collaborate closely with hardware and product teams without being expected to "own everything."
  • You'll have meaningful technical impact without constant fire drills or unrealistic expectations.
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About BrightAI

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Industry

Software development

Company size

11 - 50 Employees

Headquarters location

San Francisco, CA, US

Year founded

2019

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