Embedded Linux Software Engineer

Responsibilities

► Design, development, and maintenance of software features owned by the team

► Work across both legacy and modern codebases

► Develop, port, and debug Linux device drivers, kernels, and bootloaders

► Customize Board Support Packages (BSPs) to support additional hardware functionality (e.g., secure OTA updates)

► Build and maintain Debian-based systems for a diverse range of KEBA’s custom hardware

► Develop software across all embedded system levels, including bootloaders, kernel, and full Debian-based images

► Provide support for bootloader and Linux system testing

Required Experience and Skills

► Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Software Engineering, Electronics, or related field

► 5+ years of Linux development experience, preferably on embedded platforms

► Strong knowledge of U-Boot, Barebox, Linux kernel, device drivers, and device trees

► Proficient in C and C++ with excellent programming skills

► Hands-on experience with scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Shell, Python)

► Experience with version control systems (preferably Git)

► Familiar with electrical diagnostic tools (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power supplies, etc.)

► Proficient in English (spoken and written)

► Strong communication skills; proactive, adaptable, and accessible

► Willingness to occasionally travel to Linz

Preferred Experience & Skills

► Deep expertise in Linux internals: configuration, system calls, performance tuning, debugging with GDB, boot-time optimization, cross-compilation, and new board bring-up

► Understanding of hardware schematics and basic electronic design

► Experience with real-time Linux extensions

► Familiarity with systemd and its integration in embedded environments

► Experience in firmware development

Benefits offered by KEBA

► Great team spirit nurtured as a main aspect of our company’s culture

► Flexible work time

► Compensatory time (no lost overtime hours/minutes)

► Hybrid work mode: combining home office and on-site work

► Ability to reduce workload for a defined time

► 22 vacation days (+additional days for loyal employees)

► Self-learning time (10% of total working time)

► Internal library, trainings, online courses, conferences participation

► Private health insurance

► FitPass membership available

► Covered parking fees

► Christmas gifts (vouchers) for KEBA children

► Fully equipped kitchen and dining/chill-out area in our new premises