Senior Software Engineer - Yocto platform in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois at FEV North America Inc

FEV North America, Inc. is seeking a Senior Software Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring overall form, fit, and function of new or current products when integrated into a single, complete system.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and Maintain Yocto Builds: Create and customize Yocto-based embedded Linux distributions, including writing and maintaining recipes, layers, and configuration files.
• System Integration: Integrate hardware and software components, ensuring compatibility and optimal performance for embedded systems.
• Kernel and Driver Development: Customize Linux kernels and develop device drivers to support specific hardware platforms.
• Optimization and Debugging: Optimize system performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure stability and reliability of Linux-based platforms.
• Collaboration: Work closely with hardware engineers, application developers, and QA teams to deliver end to-end solutions.
• Documentation: Maintain clear and comprehensive documentation for build processes, configurations, and system designs.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay updated on Yocto advancements, Linux kernel updates, and industry best practices to enhance platform capabilities.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technical field with 4 years of software engineering experience (relevant research work and internships considered as experience)
• Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS).
• Knowledge of security practices for embedded Linux systems.
• Contributions to open-source projects related to Yocto or Linux.

Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities