Embedded Linux Engineer

Embedded Linux / Embedded Systems Engineer | Long Island, NY | On-site | 9/80 ScheduleX4 Technology is working with a well-established engineering organization in Brentwood, Suffolk County, NY, that is continuing to grow its embedded engineering team. If you're an Embedded Linux engineer working with Yocto, Buildroot, Debian or similar, and you're looking for a role where you can get broader exposure across the stack — rather than being boxed into one part of the software — this could be a really interesting next step. The team works across embedded Linux, low-level firmware, hardware, wireless and system architecture, giving you the opportunity to move both up and down the stack depending on your interests. You'll still be hands-on with Linux and embedded software, but you'll also get exposure to areas such as board bring-up, bootloaders, device drivers, BSPs, hardware integration, communications and lower-level firmware What makes it interesting? Broad technical exposure — work from Linux userspace and middleware down through BSPs, drivers, bootloaders and bare-metal firmware. Yocto / Embedded Linux experience is highly relevant — experience with different Linux flavours such as Debian, Buildroot or similar is also valuable. Work closely with hardware and EE teams, getting involved in board bring-up, debugging and system-level issues. Opportunity to develop deeper knowledge of wireless technologies and embedded communications Exposure to C/C++ and lower-level embedded development, without being restricted to purely Linux-focused work. A genuinely hands-on environment where engineers have technical ownership and influence over architecture and design decisions Excellent opportunity for someone who wants to grow into a more senior/principal-level technical position over the longer term The working environment The company has a strong, well-resourced engineering function with a healthy pipeline of new product development, meaning there are good long-term prospects for someone who wants to build a career there rather than simply take the next contract They also offer a 9/80 schedule, meaning you work nine days over a two-week period and get every other Friday off It's an on-site role in Brentwood, Long Island, so you'll need to be local or open to relocating. In return, there is a strong overall package, good benefits and the opportunity to work on genuinely interesting embedded products. What they're looking for We're particularly interested in engineers with: Strong Embedded Linux experience, ideally including Yocto, Buildroot or similar. Good understanding of the Linux embedded stack and how it interacts with underlying hardware. Solid C/C++ skills. Experience with BSPs, device drivers, bootloaders, board bring-up or hardware debugging is highly valuable but not essential. An interest in getting closer to the hardware and expanding beyond traditional Linux development. Any experience with BLE, Wi-Fi, cellular, GPS, LoRa or other wireless technologies is a plus. The ability and desire to take increasing ownership of architecture, technical decisions and system-level problems You don't need to have done all of this already — the appeal of the role is that it gives a strong Embedded Linux engineer the opportunity to broaden their skill set across the entire embedded stack

Start: Interviewing now (Mid to Senior level applicants recognized) If you're an Embedded Linux engineer who wants to get closer to the hardware, broaden your technical exposure and have a genuine long-term career path, I'd be happy to tell you more. Apply directly or send me your CV/message for a confidential conversation.