About this role
Kistler ist Weltmarktführer für dynamische Messtechnik zur Erfassung von Druck, Kraft, Drehmoment und Beschleunigung. Senior Embedded Linux Engineer / Architect "BSP/Yocto" (f/m/d) 80 \\- 100 % The Kistler Group is the world market leader in \[dynamic measurement technology\](\). We manufacture \[piezoelectric force, pressure, and acceleration sensors\](\), as well as \[torque sensors and other measurement systems\](\). We are a Swiss family\\-owned company founded in 1959\\. Every day, more than 2,200 employees at over 60 locations passionately dedicate themselves to developing innovative solutions for our customers. \\- \*\*Innovators work with Kistler\*\*. \*\*Our Embedded Device Software department is part of the Electronics division\*\*. We develop and maintain the common firmware and embedded Linux platform for our high?tech measurement systems used in automotive, industrial automation, research and medical technology. ( \[LabAmp\](\), \[KiBox\](\), \[Maximos\](\)) Due to the retirement of our esteemed colleague and to strengthen our embedded Linux platform, we are looking for a structured and self?driven personality as \*\*Senior Embedded Linux Engineer / Architect "BSP/Yocto" (f/m/d) 80 \\- 100 %\*\* \*\*Your typical day\*\* \* \*\*You develop and maintain Board Support Packages\*\* (BSPs) and \*\*Linux drivers\*\* based on a shared firmware platform \* \*\*You shape the architecture of our embedded Linux platform\*\* and drive its long?term technical evolution \* \*\*You bring up new ARM and x86 hardware platforms\*\* and \*\*integrate Linux kernels\*\*, \*\*bootloaders\*\* ( U?Boot) and \*\*device trees\*\* \* \*\*You take care of security?related aspects\*\* such as Secure Boot, software updates and vulnerability management \* \*\*You maintain the Yocto?based build environment\*\*, \*\*support the BSPs of our products\*\* and \*\*consult product teams\*\* on Yocto, BSP and Linux topics \*\*Your profile\*\* \* Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related technical field (ETH, university, UAS) \* \*\*Minimum 10 Years of experience\*\* as a \*\*Senior Embedded Linux Engineer or Architect\*\* in a hardware?related environment, with proven ability to design embedded software architectures \* \*\*Strong knowledge in BSP\*\* and \*\*Linux driver development\*\* as well as \*\*kernel and bootloader integration\*\*; solid experience with Yocto and BitBake \* \*\*Experience in embedded device security\*\* ( Secure Boot, software updates, vulnerability management) \* \*\*Strong communication skills in English and preferably in German\*\* \\- you consult product teams on Yocto, BSP and Linux topics and interact with development communities to resolve issues or upstream patches \* \*\*Nice to have\*\*: Extensive Linux and embedded systems background, spanning hardware co\\-design, upstream contributions ( , Linux kernel, U\\-Boot), user\\-space development, and modern CI/CD automation \*\*What you can expect from us\*\* \* \*\*Challenging tasks in the embedded Linux platform environment\*\* \* \*\*Work on long?life high?tech products with strong reusability focus\*\* \* \*\*Interdisciplinary collaboration\*\* across hardware, software, security and testing \* \*\*Modern build and development environments\*\* \* Support with \*\*internal and external training\*\*, both subject\\-specific and in other disciplines \* \*\*New Work environment\*\* ( , home office, flexible annual working hours), good public transport connections and parking spaces right outside, meal discounts, 40 hours/week, above\\-average social and insurance benefits, as well as further fringe benefits Ivan Urenda, Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner, , looks forward to receiving your complete and compelling application (CV, diplomas/certificates, and reference letters; a cover letter is optional) via our online career tool. By the way, your documents are also welcome in German. For this position, we are currently considering direct applications only. \[ \](\) j4id10434503jm j4it1041jm j4iy26jm