Job Description

Embedded Linux Software Developer (UK)

Department: Product Development

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Cambridge, UK

We are seeking a Linux/C++ Software Developer for the development of embedded hardware products based on Linux. This role works with onboard support packages, drivers, and tools, supporting our musical products. This includes creating OS package configuration, user-space programs, and scripts. Additionally, this role works cross-functionally with our global application development teams, hardware engineers, and product design teams to create truly compelling products.
This role requires a good understanding of Linux system programming, C, C++, and the open-source ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

• Build solutions for product feature requirements, combining similar features from different product lines into a single unified solution.
• Construct and support libraries and services consumed by application development teams.
• Take ownership of product performance holistically considering application down to driver impact.
• Work with hardware and software teams to create customer-delighting products.
• Work with a cross-functional team to ensure product architecture is robust and fit for purpose.
• Set up and debug build systems, e.g. CMake and Bitbake

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Requirements:

• Minimum 3+ years experience of embedded Linux
• Programming languages: C, C++, Python, Scripting (including Bash)
• Experience in Linux OS build toolchains such as Buildroot, Yocto, etc.
• Ability to think at “system-level,” from application code right down to the metal
• Knowledge of common comms interfaces (USB, Ethernet, UART, SPI, I2C)
• Ability to perform profiling and tracing of real-time applications, debugging using gdb and remote debug tools
• Experience with Git version control
• Ability to read technical documents (schematics, datasheets, application notes) and write code against them
• Ability to diagnose systems-level/hardware issues
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Nice to Haves:

• ARM (and ARM NEON) optimization experience
• Solid understanding of Linux kernel development, configuration, and tuning
• systemd service configuration
• Agile/Scrum/XP experience
• Background in music, with live, Studio, or DJ experience
• A degree-level qualification in Computer Sciences
• Availability to travel internationally

Benefits

• 24 days annual leave (plus public holidays)
• Private healthcare
• Pension scheme
• inMusic UK Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle To Work scheme
• Staff discount on inMusic products (for personal use only)
• £1,000 annual allowance for training and development
• Sick pay