What Is an Embedded Linux Developer and How to Become One

By ZipRecruiter Marketplace Research Team

As an embedded Linux developer, your duties and responsibilities are to design, test, implement, and integrate software solutions for specific pieces of hardware. Embedded technology often refers to hardware that is not commonly considered a computer, but is controlled by applications or an operating system, such as Linux. These include watches, car engines, and televisions, for example. As an embedded Linux developer, you work closely with programmers, optimization experts, quality assurance technicians, and product engineering designers, as well as all of your external customers.

To become an embedded Linux developer, you need to have a bachelor’s degree in computer science or a closely related field and a number of technical skills related to Linux development. These include knowledge of different scripting languages, as well as programming languages like C and C++. In addition to your technical knowledge and education, you should be familiar with the development lifecycle process and have several years of experience in software development and QA work. Important skills include verbal communication and analytical thinking to troubleshoot problems.