Highlights
The ideal candidate has personally helped take (and can explain/demonstrate their contribution) new embedded hardware from initial board bring-up through a stable, secure, production-ready platform. Embedded Linux Platform Engineer to take technical ownership of the low-level Linux platform supporting a new generation of secure, purpose-built hardware products.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | San Antonio, TX, TX (Remote) |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Company Size | 50 to 99 employees |
| Website | http://www.elanpartners.com |
Description
TITLE: Sr. Embedded Linux Platform Engineer
Direct Hire
No Sponsorship
Will consider Remote for candidates not local to the San Antonio, TX area
Our client is seeking a Sr. Embedded Linux Platform Engineer to take technical ownership of the low-level Linux platform supporting a new generation of secure, purpose-built hardware products. This is a highly hands-on engineering position for someone who works comfortably at the intersection of embedded Linux, custom hardware and production systems. The ideal candidate has personally helped take (and can explain/demonstrate their contribution) new embedded hardware from initial board bring-up through a stable, secure, production-ready platform. You'll work directly with hardware and software engineering teams and have significant ownership over the Linux platform, BSPs, hardware interfaces, system performance and platform security.
Requirements:
Direct Hire
No Sponsorship
Will consider Remote for candidates not local to the San Antonio, TX area
Our client is seeking a Sr. Embedded Linux Platform Engineer to take technical ownership of the low-level Linux platform supporting a new generation of secure, purpose-built hardware products. This is a highly hands-on engineering position for someone who works comfortably at the intersection of embedded Linux, custom hardware and production systems. The ideal candidate has personally helped take (and can explain/demonstrate their contribution) new embedded hardware from initial board bring-up through a stable, secure, production-ready platform. You'll work directly with hardware and software engineering teams and have significant ownership over the Linux platform, BSPs, hardware interfaces, system performance and platform security.
Requirements:
- 5+ years of professional Embedded Linux development experience.
- Strong C programming and debugging skills in embedded or hardware-adjacent environments.
- Hands-on experience with Buildroot and/or Yocto.
- Strong working knowledge of Linux kernel configuration, device trees, BSPs, bootloaders such as U-Boot, kernel modules and driver integration.
- Experience bringing new embedded hardware platforms or board revisions into Linux.
- Hands-on experience with several hardware interfaces such as I²C, SPI, UART, GPIO, PCIe, USB, DMA and interrupts.
- Ability to read schematics and datasheets and troubleshoot hardware using appropriate lab equipment.
- Experience with Linux networking, Ethernet controllers/drivers and network performance.
- Experience delivering embedded platforms that progressed beyond prototype development into production or customer-facing products.
- Strong Git and software configuration-management practices.
- Configure and customize Linux kernels, device trees, bootloaders and root file systems for embedded hardware platforms.
- Develop and maintain Board Support Packages (BSPs) across new hardware and board revisions.
- Develop or adapt kernel drivers and user-space services when existing interfaces are insufficient.
- Use schematics, datasheets, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers and related lab equipment to troubleshoot hardware/software integration issues.
- Support secure boot, trusted boot processes and platform chain-of-trust architecture.
- Integrate technologies such as TPMs, secure elements and hardware-backed security capabilities.
- Integrate and optimize high-speed Ethernet and PCIe-connected networking.
- Configure Ethernet controllers, PHYs and associated Linux drivers.
About Company
Élan Partners, a woman-owned, WBENC certified, professional staff augmentation firm specializing in Technology and Engineering, is headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Our expertise is derived from more than twenty years of delivering customized staffing solutions to a host of technical clients, including Medical, Healthcare, Financial, Manufacturing and Software/Hardware Development industries.
Our team has an average of 15 years recruiting for technical disciplines as well as an average of 10 years working together in that capacity. A result of this tenure is an extensive referral network from with which we are able to find the most difficult skill sets. The pride we take in our work is apparent in the results we produce that are achieved through teamwork, a commitment to quality and unwavering belief in integrity.
Employers – Industry leaders who desire to obtain the best possible talent are realizing the importance of partnering with a reputable staffing firm invested in ethical business practices. Élan Partners is that firm. Our methodology is proven and efficient. We will not inundate you with unqualified resumes. Our only request is an open line of communication so that we can effectively provide you with the most qualified candidates. Our philosophy is to ensure every company we work with becomes a client for life.
Job Seekers –Picking the correct firm to represent you is an important decision. Relationships are important, as mentioned above. We strive to ensure every company we work with becomes a client for life. The same holds true for our candidates and consultants – (In fact, 50% of our client base is derived from candidates we have worked with in the past who are now in hiring positions). Élan will never present your resume without your consent and will only present career opportunities that are right for you. You can trust our recruiter is someone who understands respects and appreciates your search. We will always represent you accurately, fairly, with great confidence and discretion.
Élan continues to meet the evolving challenges of workforce flexibility with staffing solutions tailored to your precise business needs. We offer a number of flexible services to meet a variety of different needs:
• Contract Staffing
• Contract to Direct
• Permanent/Direct Hire Placement
• Single Source Staffing
• Payroll Services