Principal Embedded Linux Engineer

Seeking a Staff/ Principal Embedded Linux Engineer (Yocto) to lead build and platform engineering

Your new companyHigh-growth technology organisation building advanced embedded systems deployed in complex, real-world environments. Significant investment in R&D and a strong engineering culture focused on performance, reliability, and scale.

Your new roleStaff/ Principal Embedded Linux Engineer owning the build, integration, and delivery ecosystem across multiple hardware platforms.Highly hands-on role driving Yocto-based build systems, CI/CD architecture, and developer tooling. Focus on improving build reliability, accelerating feedback loops, and automating deployments across containerised and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) environments. Strong influence across engineering teams, working closely with software, firmware, hardware, and QA.

What you’ll need to succeed

• Deep, hands-on expertise with the Yocto Project (this is essential)
• Strong embedded Linux background across build, integration, and release
• CI/CD experience (GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Jenkins)
• Advanced Python for automation and tooling
• C/C++ on Linux (Go a bonus)
• Experience with Docker and modern DevOps practices
• Understanding of cross-compilation, device trees, embedded deployment
• Exposure to HIL environments and complex hardware systems
• Ability to lead technically and define best practice

What you’ll get in return

• Staff/ Principal-level ownership of critical embedded and CI/CD systems
• Work on cutting-edge, real-world technology
• High-growth, engineering-led environment
• Strong technical leadership and autonomy
• Sydney-based role with a competitive package

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