Principal Embedded Linux Engineer (Yocto)

Seeking a Staff/ Principal Embedded Linux Engineer (Yocto) to lead build and platform engineering
Your new company
High-growth technology organisation building advanced embedded systems deployed in complex, real-world environments. Significant investment in R&D and a strong engineering culture focused on performance, reliability, and scale.

Your new role
Staff/ Principal Embedded Linux Engineer owning the build, integration, and delivery ecosystem across multiple hardware platforms.
Highly hands-on role driving Yocto-based build systems, CI/CD architecture, and developer tooling. Focus on improving build reliability, accelerating feedback loops, and automating deployments across containerised and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) environments. Strong influence across engineering teams, working closely with software, firmware, hardware, and QA.

What you’ll need to succeed
  • Deep, hands-on expertise with the Yocto Project (this is essential)
  • Strong embedded Linux background across build, integration, and release
  • CI/CD experience (GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Jenkins)
  • Advanced Python for automation and tooling
  • C/C++ on Linux (Go a bonus)
  • Experience with Docker and modern DevOps practices
  • Understanding of cross-compilation, device trees, embedded deployment
  • Exposure to HIL environments and complex hardware systems
  • Ability to lead technically and define best practice
What you’ll get in return
  • Staff/ Principal-level ownership of critical embedded and CI/CD systems
  • Work on cutting-edge, real-world technology
  • High-growth, engineering-led environment
  • Strong technical leadership and autonomy
  • Sydney-based role with a competitive package


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LHS 297508

Summary

Job Type
Permanent
Industry
Scientific and R&D
Location
NSW - Sydney CBD
Specialism
Software Development
Ref:
2998993

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Callum Marsland, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Sydney City
Level 14, Chifley Tower, 2 Chifley Square

Telephone: +61 2 8226 9828

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