Embedded Software Engineer - Linux

• Is seeking an exceptional engineer with solid hands-on experience on the Linux operating system and its development from the kernel and device drivers to the applications.
• In addition to maintaining and developing Linux support across line of M2M embedded products, the candidate will actively contribute to the evolution of the existing state-of-the-art Linux development and build process.
• Working from the Columbia, Maryland office, this candidate will join a multi-national team of talented and hard-working Linux developers based in the US, UK and Italy.

• Develop embedded Linux distributions, support packages and device drivers for embedded ARM/X86 based hardware products
• Organize and automate the construction and build process of Linux distributions across portfolio of products, chip architectures and versions
• Conduct feasibility and cost studies of custom software projects
• Provide support and guidance to the systems development and systems application teams to create complete product solutions

• An in-depth technical understanding of the Linux Operating system
• Proven expertise with Linux, its configuration, kernel, driver and application development
• Experience with Linux Networking Configuration such as iptables, routing, cellular, wifi
• Excellent programming skills in C, C++ and Shell Scripting
• Prior experience and ability to develop low level software
• Experience in GCC/GNU Linux tool chain and cross compiling
• Familiarity with standard PC environments, including BIOS, DOS and Linux
• Comfortable with version control and release management e.g. Git

• BS or MS Degree in technical field such as Computer Science or Electronic Engineering or may substitute equivalent experience
• 5 or more years of C/C++ programming experience with Linux at kernel building and device driver development level
• Must have the ability to occasionally travel to customer sites or other offices
• Excellent communication skills