Senior Embedded Linux / Yocto Engineer (Contractor)

Join a diverse team of approx. 2000 professionals across four continents, driving innovation and growth within intive’s technology hubs. Work alongside industry experts trusted by leading brands like Audi, BMW, Deichmann, Meta, NewsCorp, Tandem, Paramount, Vorwerk, and Warner Bros. Discovery to create pioneering, sustainable digital experiences. At intive, agile thinking and deep industry expertise come together across Automotive & Mobility, Commerce, Financial Services, Healthcare & Life Sciences, and Technology, Media & Communication. Be part of a team that’s shaping the future of digital innovation. We are looking for a Senior Embedded Linux Engineer with strong commercial experience in Yocto and C++. The ideal candidate should be comfortable working at both application and platform level, including Embedded Linux customization, system integration, debugging and software development. We value engineers who can independently analyze complex technical issues, propose solutions and work across multiple layers of the embedded software stack. Experience with MQTT-based communication and connected devices is highly desirable, but practical Yocto and Embedded Linux expertise is currently the most important area of interest. Who We Are Looking For We are looking for a Senior Embedded Linux / Yocto Engineer who can take ownership of complex platform-level topics in commercial embedded products. You should have strong practical experience with Yocto, Embedded Linux and C++, including system integration, debugging and software development. We value engineers who are comfortable working independently, navigating ambiguity, and solving problems that span application, operating system and hardware layers. Experience with MQTT, connected devices and IoT communication is a significant advantage. Responsibilities Develop and maintain software for Embedded Linux platforms Build, customize and maintain Linux distributions using Yocto / BitBake Analyze, troubleshoot and resolve complex issues across application, operating system and hardware layers Contribute to system integration, software deployment and platform customization Design, develop and maintain software components in C++ Participate in technical design and architecture discussions Analyze technical requirements and propose effective solutions Collaborate with hardware and cross-functional engineering teams Take ownership of technical topics and drive them independently Support continuous improvement of software quality, reliability and maintainability Must-Have 5+ years of commercial experience in Embedded Linux development Experience building and customizing Embedded Linux distributions using Yocto Strong commercial experience with C++ Experience debugging and resolving complex system-level issues Ability to work across software, operating system and hardware layers Good English communication skills Strong Advantage Commercial experience with MQTT Experience with OTA / Firmware Update solutions Knowledge of Secure Boot and device security concepts Experience with Device Tree Experience with Kernel configuration and/or BSP customization Experience with ARM-based platforms Nice to Have Python scripting and automation Experience with Connected Devices, IoT products, Smart Appliances, or Consumer Electronics Understanding of software architecture and design principles Experience working in international product development teams CI/CD for Embedded Linux environments intive is an AI-native software engineering company that blends technical excellence with human-centric design to build high-impact digital products. Combining 25 years of deep cross-industry expertise with agentic workflows, intive reduces complexity to deliver innovation at the speed of tomorrow. Across industries – including Automotive, Commerce, Financial Services, Healthcare, and Media – intive transforms AI from a buzzword into a core engine for growth, focusing on human-led oversight that balances automated speed with architectural reliability. With over 1700 experts operating globally from its technology hubs, intive is trusted by leading brands such as BMW, Deichmann, Grupo Supervielle, Meta, NewsCorp, Tandem, Volkswagen, Vorwerk, and Warner Bros. Discovery.