Embedded Linux Engineer

Embedded Linux Engineer About the Role We are looking for an experienced Embedded Linux Engineer with strong expertise in Yocto-based Linux development and IoT communication protocols. The candidate will work on next-generation residential and commercial IoT solutions for Legrand product segments, contributing to connected devices, gateways, and smart automation platforms. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain Embedded Linux platforms using Yocto/OpenEmbedded. Customize Linux kernel, device drivers, BSPs, and root file systems. Design and implement communication stacks and networking features for IoT devices. Work on protocols such as SNMP, TCP/IP, MQTT, HTTP/HTTPS, and related networking technologies. Integrate and optimize embedded applications on ARM-based platforms. Collaborate with hardware, cloud, mobile, and QA teams for end-to-end product development. Debug system-level issues involving networking, boot-up, performance, and memory optimization. Participate in architecture discussions and technical reviews. Support product validation, deployment, and field issue analysis. Required Skills Strong experience in Embedded Linux development. Hands-on expertise with Yocto/OpenEmbedded build systems. Good understanding of Linux kernel, bootloader (U-Boot), and device tree concepts. Strong programming skills in C/C++. Experience with networking and IoT protocols: SNMP TCP/IP MQTT HTTP/HTTPS SSH/TLS basics Experience in socket programming and multithreading. Familiarity with ARM-based embedded systems. Strong debugging skills using tools like GDB, Wireshark, Valgrind, etc. Experience with Git/version control systems. Preferred Skills Experience in smart home, building automation, or industrial IoT domains. Knowledge of cloud connectivity and edge computing concepts. Familiarity with BLE, Zigbee, Matter, Modbus, or other IoT protocols is an added advantage. Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and automated build systems. Understanding of cybersecurity concepts for connected devices.