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Anduril Industries

Embedded Linux Engineer

Costa Mesa, CA · On-site

$166K - $220K/yr

Experience developing embedded Linux systems using Yocto, buildroot, or similar systems * Familiarity with packaging CUDA libraries and applications * Familiarity with functional programming ...

Apptronik

Senior Embedded Linux Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

Architect and maintain a custom, production-grade Linux distribution using Yocto, Buildroot, or an ... in Embedded Linux or Systems Engineering. * Demonstrated experience shipping and maintaining a ...

Magnet Forensics

Embedded Linux Engineering Lead

$148K - $198K/yr

Success Profile The ideal candidate is a Senior Embedded Linux Engineer who wants to lead without ... Buildroot, Yocto, etc) * Proven ability to debug low-level hardware/software integration issues.

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How much do yocto embedded linux engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for yocto embedded linux engineer 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 Yocto Embedded Linux Engineer vs Embedded Linux Developer?

AspectYocto Embedded Linux EngineerEmbedded Linux Developer
CredentialsTypically requires Linux, embedded systems, and Yocto Project certifications or experienceRequires Linux and embedded systems knowledge; certifications are common but not mandatory
Work EnvironmentFocuses on customizing Linux distributions using Yocto for embedded devicesDevelops and maintains embedded Linux applications and drivers
Industry UsagePrimarily in IoT, automotive, and consumer electronics industriesUsed across various industries including telecommunications, industrial automation, and consumer devices

While both roles involve embedded Linux, the Yocto Embedded Linux Engineer specializes in creating custom Linux distributions with Yocto, whereas the Embedded Linux Developer focuses on application and driver development within embedded Linux systems.

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Infographic showing various Yocto Embedded Linux Engineer job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 99% Full Time, and 1% Part Time. Highlights an 87% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $134,878 per year, or $64.8 per hour.
Staff Embedded Software Engineer

Staff Embedded Software Engineer

BrightAI Corporation

San Francisco, CA

$154K - $203K/yr

Other

Posted 16 days ago

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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Industry

Software development

Company size

11 - 50 Employees

Headquarters location

San Francisco, CA, US

Year founded

2019

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