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Senior Embedded Linux Engineer - Cybersecurity Focus

Job

  • Level
    Senior
  • Location
    Vienna
  • Working Model
    Hybrid, Onsite
  • Job Field
    IT, Embedded, Security
  • Employment Type
    Full Time
  • Contract Type
    Permanent employment
  • Salary
    from 65.000 € gross/year

Job Summary

In this role, you design, develop, and maintain embedded Linux distributions for ARM platforms, implementing security features to protect systems against cyber threats while optimizing and integrating systems.

Job Technologies

Your role in the team

  • 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 evolve core system components, including bootloader, Linux kernel, device drivers, system libraries, and utilities.
  • Optimize system performance (e.g., boot time, CPU utilization, memory footprint) for real-world industrial applications.
  • Lead hardware bring-up and commissioning in close collaboration with electronics and hardware teams.
  • Maintain and enhance build and integration environments, particularly within Yocto-based systems.
  • Design, implement, and maintain security features (e.g., secure boot, filesystem encryption, access control) and ensure system hardening across the Linux stack.
  • Identify, analyze, and mitigate vulnerabilities (kernel, drivers, and user space), including integration of security updates, patches, and CVE fixes.
  • Promote and apply secure‑by‑design principles to strengthen system resilience against modern cyber threats.
  • Contribute to team collaboration, including knowledge sharing and mentoring of less experienced colleagues.

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Our expectations of you

Education

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

Qualifications

  • Strong programming skills in C; C++ is a plus.
  • Strong understanding of Linux system architecture and security concepts, including secure boot, access control, and system hardening.
  • Gute Kenntnisse der Prinzipien sicherer Softwareentwicklung (Secure-by-Design-Mentalität).
  • Collaborative team player with strong communication skills, curiosity, and a continuous learning mindset.
  • Very good command of English; German is a plus.

Experience

  • 5+ years of hands-on experience in embedded Linux development on ARM-based platforms.
  • Solid experience with embedded Linux technologies and tools (e.g., U‑Boot, Linux Kernel, Yocto, Git), ideally in Automotive or Off‑Highway environments.
  • Experience with modern AI-based tools to support development, analysis, or productivity is a plus.

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What we offer

  • Exciting work environment – be part of future high-tech innovations and cutting-edge technologies.
  • We are a team – flat hierarchies, open door policy, communication at eye level and hands-on mentality.
  • 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.
  • Benefits Package – lunch tickets, job tickets (unlimited use of public transport in Vienna or partial reimbursement of costs for KlimaTicket), numerous discounts, events, and much more.
  • Work-life balance – additional days off, home office, workcation (up to 45 workdays per year Mobile Working within the EU), and individual working time models.
  • We offer an attractive and performance-based salary, which is based on 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 salary of € 65,000 gross per year.
  • Die tatsächliche Vergütung kann deutlich über diesem Standard liegen.

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Job Locations

  • Location Vienna

    Schönbrunner Straße 7

    1040 Wien

    Austria

About Your Employer

TTTech Computertechnik AG

TTTech Computertechnik AG

Wien, Ingolstadt

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.

Description

  • Company Size
    250+ Employees
  • Founding Year
    1998
  • Language
    German, English
  • Company Type
    Established Company
  • Working Model
    Hybrid, Onsite
  • Industry
    Electronics, Automatization, Internet, IT, Telecommunication

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Senior Embedded Linux Engineer - Cybersecurity Focus

Salary
from 65.000 € gross/yearEstimated net salary based on the gross salary in the job ad.from 43.766 € net/year
Location
Vienna
Working Model
Hybrid, Onsite
Diversity
Open for all genders

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