[Remote] Embedded Linux Engineering Lead
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Magnet Forensics is a global leader in the development of digital investigative software that acquires, analyzes, and shares evidence from various devices. They are seeking an Embedded Linux Engineering Lead to provide technical leadership and hands-on development for their embedded Linux platform.
Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day technical and execution leadership for the embedded Linux function
- Translate platform goals into actionable work, set priorities, coordinate assignments, review technical direction, and ensure the team remains focused on the most important near-term objectives
- Contribute directly to bootloader, kernel, device tree, root filesystem, build system, update system, board bring-up, debugging, and release work
- Work closely with hardware, firmware, QA, manufacturing, security, and application software teams to deliver reliable Linux-based products
- Progressively take on more formal leadership responsibilities, including planning, mentoring, hiring input, performance feedback, and team ownership
Skills
- Strong embedded Linux experience on custom hardware platforms
- Willingness to lead a small technical team of embedded engineers
- Strong C, Python, and/or shell scripting skills
- Practical experience with Linux kernel configuration, device trees, bootloaders, root filesystems, board support packages, and build systems (e.g. Buildroot, Yocto, etc)
- Proven ability to debug low-level hardware/software integration issues
- Clear written and verbal communication
- Prior experience as a technical lead, team lead, or senior engineer responsible for coordinating other engineers
- Experience with secure boot, signed updates, encrypted storage, or device identity
- Experience with production update systems for embedded Linux: SWUpdate, RAUC, Mender, Hawkbit, or similar
- Experience with production concerns for Linux devices: image generation, factory provisioning, diagnostics, or manufacturing test
- Experience with ARM SoCs, NXP i.MX, Xilinx/Zynq/Kria, FPGA SoCs, or similar platforms
Benefits
- Generous time off policies
- Competitive compensation
- Volunteer opportunities
- Reward and recognition programs
- Employee committees & resource groups
- Healthcare and retirement benefits
- Hybrid-flexible approach to support your productivity and work-life balance
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