Embedded Linux Engineer "BSP / Yocto" (f/m/d) 80 - 100 %

The Kistler Group is the world market leader in dynamic measurement technology . We manufacture piezoelectric force, pressure, and acceleration sensors , as well as torque sensors and other measurement systems .

We are a Swiss family business founded in 1959. Over 2,200 employees at more than 60 locations passionately dedicate themselves daily to developing innovative solutions for our customers. - Innovators work with Kistler.

Our Embedded Device Software department develops and maintains the shared firmware and embedded Linux platform for our high-tech measurement systems. ( LabAmp , KiBox , Maximos )

To strengthen our team, we are looking for a curious Linux personality eager to embrace new technologies with the ambition to create sustainable technical solutions and actively develop themselves as

Embedded Linux Engineer "BSP / Yocto" (w/m/d) 80 - 100 %

Your typical day 

• Design embedded Linux platforms: You develop and maintain our Board Support Packages (BSPs), Linux drivers, and other core components of our embedded Linux platform, thereby creating the foundation for powerful systems
• Bring hardware to life: You successfully get new ARM- and x86-based hardware platforms up and running and support their integration, analysis, and troubleshooting
• Integrate system-level software: You are responsible for the integration and maintenance of the Linux kernel, bootloaders (e.g. U-Boot), device trees, and other hardware-near software components
• Further develop the firmware platform: You maintain our Yocto-based build environment and develop a scalable, reusable firmware platform for future product generations
• Network know-how: As a competent contact person, you support development, testing, and production teams with all questions regarding embedded Linux and platform technologies

Your profile

• Solid expertise: You have a degree in electrical engineering, technical computer science, computer science, or a comparable field (ETH, university or university of applied sciences) and bring a strong technical foundation for developing sophisticated embedded systems
• Embedded software engineering: You have experience in embedded software development with C and are enthusiastic about Linux-based systems as well as the development of hardware-near software
• Linux & debugging expertise: You are familiar with embedded Linux, confidently analyse complex system interrelations, and find the right solution for demanding challenges with a structured debugging approach
• Modern development environments: You work proficiently with Git and Linux-based development environments and value clean, comprehensible development processes
• Platform know-how: Ideally, you have experience with Board Support Packages (BSPs), Linux drivers, Yocto or comparable platform technologies and understand the interplay of hardware and software in detail
• Technological affinity & innovative spirit: Knowledge of ARM or x86 platforms, hardware bring-up, embedded device security (e.g. secure boot, software updates or vulnerability management), as well as CI/CD, test automation, hardware development or Linux user space development is advantageous

What you can expect from us

• High-tech with impact: You can expect exciting and technologically demanding tasks in a professional embedded Linux environment where you actively shape the next generation of intelligent products
• Sustainable platform development: You work on a future-oriented firmware and software platform with high reusability, used across products and creating long-term value
• Strong engineering team: You benefit from close collaboration with experienced hardware, software, and test engineers and contribute and expand your know-how in an interdisciplinary environment
• Long-term perspective: Look forward to thorough onboarding, modern development tools, long-term product projects, and the opportunity to sustainably advance your career in an innovative high-tech environment
• Modern working conditions: Attractive "New Work" culture (e.g. home office, flexible annual working hours with a 40-hour week), above-average social and insurance benefits, as well as other attractive fringe benefits

Ivan Urenda, Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner, 052 224 12 21, looks forward to receiving your complete, meaningful application (CV, diplomas/certificates and references) via our online career tool. A cover letter is optional.
 
By the way, your documents are also welcome in English. 

For this position, we are currently only considering direct applications.

www.kistler.com/careers