Senior Embedded Platform & Linux Engineer Freelancer (F/M/D) – Munich

Responsibilities

We are representing a confidential embedded systems organization based in Munich that is seeking a Senior Embedded Platform & Linux Engineer on a freelance basis. In this role, you will:

• Develop and integrate Embedded C/C++ software for ARM-based platforms
• Bring up target hardware and integrate Yocto-based Board Support Packages, including bootloader, Linux Kernel, Device Tree, drivers and peripheral interfaces
• Create and maintain Yocto layers, BitBake recipes and reproducible build, flashing and deployment environments
• Debug complex hardware and software issues using GDB, JTAG, logs, traces and Linux performance tools
• Analyze system performance, memory usage, startup behavior and I/O bottlenecks
• Support display, GPU, network and system integration in close collaboration with software, graphics and QA engineers
• Coordinate technical topics with customers, hardware suppliers and platform vendors, document results and share knowledge within the team

What We're Looking For

Required qualifications:

• A degree in computer science, electrical engineering, embedded systems, a comparable qualification, or equivalent experience
• Several years of professional embedded software development experience with strong Embedded C and Embedded C++ skills
• Practical experience with ARM-based SoCs or microcontrollers, board bring-up and hardware-near development
• Strong knowledge of Embedded Linux, Yocto, BitBake, OpenEmbedded, Device Tree, BSP integration and cross-compilation
• Experience with Linux Kernel configuration, device drivers and bootloaders such as U-Boot
• Practical target-hardware debugging experience using GDB and JTAG, SWD or comparable technologies
• A structured approach to root-cause analysis and experience with Git and agile development
• Excellent written and spoken English

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience with NXP i.MX platforms, ideally i.MX 95, heterogeneous Cortex-A/Cortex-M systems or vendor-specific BSPs and SDKs
• Knowledge of FreeRTOS, secure boot, Ethernet, TSN, IEEE 1588 or embedded performance tools such as perf, ftrace and kgdb
• Experience integrating display controllers, GPU drivers, OpenGL ES, EGL or Vulkan
• Experience with CI/CD, automated image creation, flashing and deployment
• Automotive, industrial, commercial vehicle or functional safety experience
• Knowledge of written and spoken German

How We Work With You

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Pay

Compensation details will be discussed during the screening process based on your experience level and the specific engagement terms.

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