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Embedded Linux Developer

Technical Futures Ltd
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Last month
Job Type
Permanent
Work Location
Hybrid
Seniority
Mid
Education
Degree
Posted
28 Apr 2026 (Last month)

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Company Bonus Scheme Private Healthcare 10% Company Pension Contribution Life Assurance 25 Days Holiday
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An Embedded Linux Developer with experience working across both embedded Linux and broader embedded work will provide technical solutions to a range of challenging projects as a key member of a thriving Technical Consultancy. Working closely with customers you’ll have the opportunity to work on Linux-based systems as well as bare-metal, RTOS, device drivers, algorithms and communications protocols.

Due to the nature of many projects you must be a British Passport holder. Hybrid working is offered (3 days office / 2 WFH), a generous salary and benefits to include a Company Bonus Scheme, Private Healthcare, 10& Company pension contribution, Life Assurance, 25 days holiday and much more.

The Embedded Linux Developer should bring the following:

  • A minimum of a 1st/2.1 Bachelors/Masters Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electronics or similar.
  • Embedded Linux development involving Yocto.
  • Real-Time Embedded C/C++ development.
  • Experience with high level programming language/s such as Python or C#.
  • Broader embedded experience such as RTOS, bare metal systems, Algorithms and communication protocols.
  • Adaptability, an ambition for learning and excellent problem solving skills.
  • Strong customer facing skills and motivation to work in a Consultancy environment.

In this Embedded Linux Developer role you will contribute to the design, build and test of embedded systems across a wide range of applications including robotics, sensing, communications and IoT devices.

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