Senior Embedded Systems Engineer - Linux - Xilinx - Video

Vector Recruitment
High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom
4 days ago
£600 – £650 pd

Salary

£600 – £650 pd

Seniority
Senior
Posted
15 Apr 2026 (4 days ago)

Senior Embedded Systems Engineer (Linux, Xilinx, Video)

High Wycombe / Thames Valley area (Hybrid) – 6 – 12 month contract

For more details contact Adam Mayne, (url removed) (phone number removed)

We are seeking a highly experienced Embedded Linux specialist to work with a cutting‑edge engineering team developing custom Xilinx‑based platforms. This is a hands‑on role focused on board and system bring‑up, sitting at the boundary between FPGA, boot chain, Linux BSP, and video/display integration, rather than application‑level software.

You will work closely with FPGA and hardware engineers in a lab environment, helping to drive early hardware platforms through bring‑up and into a stable development or product state. The position suits a senior consultant or engineer who enjoys low‑level debugging, hardware/software integration, and solving complex system‑level problems.

Rate is negotiable depending on experience.

Responsibilities of Senior Embedded Systems Engineer (Linux, Xilinx, Video)

Work closely with FPGA developers during board and system bring‑up

Support Embedded Linux integration on Xilinx‑based SoCs / MPSoCs

Build, customise, and maintain Yocto / PetaLinux‑based distributions

Debug boot flow issues including U‑Boot, kernel, and device tree

Investigate and resolve hardware/software integration problems

Support video and display pipeline integration and troubleshooting

Contribute hands‑on in the lab to move platforms from early bring‑up to stable operation

Collaborate effectively with hardware, FPGA, and system engineers

Requirements of Senior Embedded Systems Engineer / Bring‑Up Engineer

Strong experience with Xilinx SoCs / MPSoCs (Zynq, Zynq UltraScale+)

Proven experience with Embedded Linux bring‑up and BSP development

Strong knowledge of Yocto and preferably PetaLinux

Experience with device tree, U‑Boot, kernel configuration, and low‑level debugging

Hands‑on hardware/software integration experience

Comfortable working in a lab-based bring‑up environment

Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with cross‑disciplinary teams

Strong problem‑solving and technical communication skills

Highly Desirable Experience

Video pipeline and display integration experience

DisplayPort knowledge

DRM/KMS, V4L2, GStreamer, or related Linux video/display stacks

Low‑level driver or platform‑level integration work

Experience with custom board bring‑up

Working Model: Hybrid, with some onsite presence required due to lab and bring‑up activities

Related Jobs

View all jobs

Senior Flight Software Engineer

Holt Executive Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
£60,000 – £90,000 pa

Senior Software Developer

Entrust Cambridge, United Kingdom

Senior Linux Infrastructure Engineer

Technical Futures Ltd Canley, CV4 8EN, United Kingdom

Industrial Control Systems Engineer- Aerospace Manufacturing – Shanghai, China

Strongfield Shanghai

Subscribe to Future Tech Insights for the latest jobs & insights, direct to your inbox.

By subscribing, you agree to our privacy policy and terms of service.

Industry Insights

Discover insightful articles, industry insights, expert tips, and curated resources.

Where to Advertise Edge Computing Jobs in the UK (2026 Guide)

Advertising edge computing jobs in the UK requires a different approach to most technical hiring. Edge computing sits at the intersection of embedded systems, networking, cloud infrastructure and real-time data processing — and the professionals who specialise in it are a small, highly technical community not well served by general job boards. Candidates with genuine edge and IoT expertise are rarely browsing general platforms, and roles in this space are frequently misunderstood or miscategorised by non-specialist recruiters. This guide, published by EdgeComputingJobs.co.uk, covers where to advertise edge computing roles in the UK in 2026, how the main platforms compare, what employers should expect to pay, and what the data says about hiring across different role types.

New Edge Computing Employers to Watch in 2026: UK and Global Companies Shaping Edge Innovation

Edge computing is transforming how data is processed by bringing compute power closer to the source of generation. With the proliferation of Internet of Things (IoT), real‑time analytics, autonomous systems, and latency‑sensitive applications, edge computing has moved from a niche discipline to a core component of digital infrastructure. In 2026, organisations that specialise in or heavily invest in edge computing are expanding their teams to build distributed systems, real‑time analytics platforms, and edge‑optimised AI. For professionals exploring opportunities on www.EdgeComputingJobs.co.uk , understanding which employers are growing, winning contracts, or securing investment is essential. This article highlights the new and high‑growth edge computing employers to watch in 2026, including UK startups, international innovators with a UK presence, and established companies shifting strategy toward edge.

How Many Edge Computing Tools Do You Need to Know to Get an Edge Computing Job?

If you’re trying to start or grow a career in edge computing, it can feel like you’re navigating a maze of tools, frameworks and platforms — Kubernetes, Docker, IoT frameworks, AWS Greengrass, Azure IoT Edge, OpenShift, TinyML toolkits, networking orchestration, real-time streaming frameworks, and on it goes. Scroll job boards and community forums and it’s easy to conclude that unless you master every buzzword imaginable, you’ll never get a job. Here’s the honest truth most edge computing hiring managers won’t necessarily say out loud: 👉 They don’t hire you because you know every edge computing tool — they hire you because you can solve real system problems using the tools you know. Tools matter, yes — but only when they support clear outcomes: reliable systems, performance at scale, secure edge deployments and real business value. So how many edge computing tools do you actually need to know to secure a job? For most edge computing roles, the answer is fewer than you think — and a lot clearer when sorted by fundamentals and roles. This guide shows you what matters, what doesn’t, and how to focus your time wisely so you come across as capable, confident and employable.