Principal Embedded Linux Engineer

Embedded Linux Software Engineer

(Medical Devices & Custom Computing Systems)

Are you passionate about building software that powers life-saving technology? Join a multidisciplinary team working on cutting-edge medical devices and custom computing platforms for hospital operating rooms.

What You’ll Do

• Collaborate with diverse technical teams (application software, embedded systems, computer vision, cloud platforms).
• Develop and productize custom computing and medical-grade devices.
• Work closely with hardware teams to build and maintain compatible kernels and drivers.
• Architect, develop, test, and debug system services and hardware-dependent applications.
• Lead code reviews for embedded software and ensure robust deployments.
• Contribute to security and regulatory compliance processes.
• Design secure-by-default software for medical-grade systems.
• Perform risk analysis, implement mitigations, and support design transfer to manufacturing.

What We’re Looking For

• BS/MS in Computer, Electrical, or Electronics Engineering (or equivalent).
• Deep experience with Linux device drivers (V4L2/I2C/SPI/UART), kernel tinkering, and device trees.
• Strong knowledge of Linux system components (kernels, services, logging, rules).
• Expert in C/C++ and shell scripting.
• Experience with custom Linux build systems (Yocto/Buildroot).
• Skilled in system bring-up and hardware integration.
• Familiarity with OTA update mechanisms for embedded systems.
• Solid understanding of security concepts (hardware root of trust, cryptographic keys).
• Comfortable with Linux diagnostic tools and basic electronics.
• Strong communication skills and ability to navigate complexity.

Nice to Have

• Experience with deployed hardware systems and remote device management.
• Python programming skills.
• Nvidia platform experience.
• Microcontroller development.
• AWS and automated testing exposure.
• Video processing/streaming expertise.
• Background in medical or safety-critical software development.

Initial calls will take place in January .

Planet Pharma is an equals opportunities Recruitment Business and Agency. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.