Embedded System Engineer

CASABOT

Dubai
Permanent
Full-time

15 days ago

We are looking for an Embedded System Engineer with 4+ years of experience to help build, customize, secure, and maintain our embedded software platform. This role is ideal for someone who deeply understands Embedded Linux, can work confidently with Yocto / Buildroot, and knows how to tailor Linux images, packages, kernels, and modules for production devices.You will play a key role in shaping the platform layer that powers our devices, with a strong focus on firmware development, OTA updates, secure boot, and reliable device communication using protocols such as MQTT.Key Responsibilities

Design, build, and maintain embedded Linux distributions using Yocto and/or Buildroot

Customize and edit Yocto layers, recipes, modules, and packages based on product requirements

Develop, integrate, and optimize platform-level software for embedded devices

Work on firmware development and low-level system integration

Implement and maintain OTA update mechanisms for remote device upgrades

Support and enhance Secure Boot and platform security features

Integrate device communication services using MQTT

Debug system-level issues across boot, kernel, drivers, middleware, and user space

Collaborate with hardware, backend, QA, and product teams to ensure smooth system integration

Improve system reliability, performance, maintainability, and production readiness

Support build automation, CI/CD, and release processes for embedded software

Required Qualifications

4+ years of experience in embedded software or platform engineering

Strong programming skills in C++ and Python

Solid hands-on experience with Embedded Linux

Strong experience with Yocto and/or Buildroot

Proven ability to modify and maintain Yocto recipes, layers, packages, and modules

Experience with firmware development

Experience implementing or maintaining OTA updates

Good understanding of Secure Boot and embedded security concepts

Experience with MQTT or similar device messaging protocols

Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills across embedded Linux systems

Familiarity with cross-compilation, bootloaders, and Linux system internals

Proficiency with Git and collaborative development workflows

Ability to troubleshoot across the stack, from bootloader and OS layers to application and cloud/device integration

Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work closely with hardware, software, QA, and product teams

Preferred / Nice to Have

Experience with bootloaders such as U-Boot

Knowledge of Linux kernel configuration, drivers, and device trees

Experience with containers or lightweight virtualization on embedded systems

Familiarity with networking, device provisioning, and remote fleet management

Experience in production-grade IoT or connected device environments

Exposure to CI/CD pipelines for embedded systems

What We’re Looking For
We are looking for someone who is not only technically strong, but also practical and product-minded. The right candidate understands how to turn embedded Linux into a stable, secure, updateable platform that can scale in real-world deployments.Requirements

3-5 years building and maintaining embedded Linux platforms

Deep experience with Yocto / Buildroot, including customization of recipes, layers, and modules

Strong C++ skills plus Go or Python experience

Solid background in firmware development, OTA, Secure Boot, and MQTT

Experience using Docker and working with AWS in connected-device or platform environments

Benefits

Steady Remote work environment

We focus on your L&D and personal growth

Work with a bunch of the smartest techies in the region.

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