Senior Embedded Linux Engineer

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TTTech Computertechnik AG

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In this role, you will develop Embedded Linux platforms for integrated displays, optimize system performance, and lead hardware bring-up while collaborating closely with hardware teams to drive modern technologies forward.

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Your role in the team

  • Take ownership of sophisticated Embedded Linux platforms that power our integrated displays (operator panels) and computing solutions.
  • In this senior engineering role, you will work across the full Linux stack, from hardware bring-up and BSP development through system integration and performance optimization to production-ready solutions.
  • A key part of your work will be building robust and scalable Yocto-based Linux platforms for ARM-based systems.
  • As part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team, you will help shape the next generation of smart machine technologies and drive innovation in graphics, visualization, and high-performance embedded computing.
  • Design, develop, and maintain Embedded Linux distributions for ARM-based platforms, covering the full software stack from hardware bring-up to system-level integration.
  • Own and continuously improve core platform components, including bootloaders, the Linux kernel, device drivers, middleware, system libraries, and utilities.
  • Define, customize, and maintain Yocto-based build systems and Board Support Packages (BSPs) for embedded platforms.
  • Lead hardware bring-up, debugging, and commissioning, working closely with electronics and hardware engineering teams.
  • Analyze and optimize system performance, including boot time, CPU utilization, memory footprint, graphics performance, and overall responsiveness.
  • Develop and optimize display, graphics, and visualization solutions, leveraging embedded GPUs and technologies such as Wayland, DRM/KMS, OpenGL ES, Vulkan, and Qt.
  • Contribute to computer vision and image-processing solutions for embedded systems using OpenCV, OpenCL, or comparable technologies.
  • Drive platform quality, reliability, and knowledge sharing through CI/CD, automated testing, system hardening, structured development practices, technical guidance, and mentoring.

Our expectations of you

Education

  • Degree in Computer Science, Electronics, Embedded Systems, or a related technical field (TU/FH or equivalent).

Qualifications

  • Strong programming skills in C; C++ is highly desirable.
  • Excellent knowledge of Embedded Linux, including the Linux kernel, U-Boot, Device Tree, Yocto, and Git.
  • Knowledge of image processing/computer vision (OpenCV/OpenCL), embedded cybersecurity, and modern AI-assisted development tools is advantageous.
  • Very good command of English; German is a plus.

Experience

  • Minimum 5+ years of hands-on Embedded Linux development experience on ARM-based platforms.
  • Proven experience designing, customizing, and maintaining Yocto-based Linux platforms and BSPs, including debugging and performance optimization.
  • Experience with embedded graphics and display technologies, such as DRM/KMS, Wayland/Weston, OpenGL ES, Vulkan, the Qt Graphics Stack, and GPU/3D acceleration, is a strong plus.
  • Experience in automotive, off-highway, industrial automation, or similar embedded domains, combined with strong collaboration skills, curiosity, and a continuous learning mindset.

What we offer

  • Exciting work environment - be part of future high-tech innovations and cutting-edge technologies.
  • Technical Expertise - work among fellow technical experts and minds that will inspire you.
  • Central locations - our offices are located in the city center near Karlsplatz & Kettenbrückengasse, easily accessible via public transport and bicycle.
  • Work-life balance – additional days off, working from home, workcation (up to 45 working days per year of mobile working within the EU) and individual working time models.
  • Development & Training – Individual onboarding program, TTTECH Academy, and internal career opportunities.
  • We provide an attractive, performance-based salary that reflects your qualifications and professional experience.
  • This position is subject to the Collective Agreement for Employees in the Metal Trade (“Kollektivvertrag für Angestellte Metallgewerbe”), and we offer a minimum gross annual salary of €65,000.
  • Actual compensation can be well above this standard.

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About your employer

The TTTech Group is a leading provider of safe networked computing platforms that make megatrends like the Internet of Things and autonomous mobility a reality. Our solutions are applied in markets like automotive, mobile machinery, aerospace, smart manufacturing and automation.

Company size
250+ Employees
Founding year
1998
Language
German, English
Company type
Established Company
Work model
Hybrid, Onsite
Industry
Electronics, Automatization · Internet, IT, Telecommunication

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Senior Embedded Linux Engineer

TTTech Computertechnik AG