Linux and Yocto Senior Developer / Team Manager
Pubblicato il 30-08-2026 - AIknow in Bergamo
We are looking for a Senior Linux and Yocto Developer with team management responsibilities to join our organisation. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and optimising embedded Linux systems and custom distributions based on the Yocto Project, as well as coordinating, developing and growing the team of developers. We are looking for someone who can lead the team in the implementation of projects, managing time and costs, participating in the definition of technical offers, and developing employees. If you have extensive experience in Linux customisation, build system automation, and embedded architectures, and you want to lead a technical team by sharing your skills, creating a culture of excellence, and contributing concretely to the growth of the organisation, this is the opportunity for you.
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Responsibilities
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- Lead, coordinate and develop the team of embedded Linux developers.
- Oversee technical planning, task assignment, and deliverable monitoring.
- Responsible for managing time and costs during project implementation.
- Participate in defining technical proposals and estimating the effort required for implementation.
- Identify opportunities for team growth and lead the recruitment of new professionals.
- Define and implement professional development plans for employees.
- Share best practices and conduct code review and technical mentoring sessions.
- Coordinate with other teams for technical alignment and integration.
- Develop, configure, and optimise custom Linux distributions using Yocto Project and BitBake.
- Design and implement build system strategies, dependency management, and layer management.
- Manage the porting of Linux to new hardware platforms and processors.
- Develop drivers and kernel modules to support specific devices and peripherals.
- Debugging and troubleshooting at kernel and user-space level.
- Implement and maintain embedded security strategies, including kernel hardening and vulnerability management in accordance with CRA and compliance standards.
- Document build configurations, system architectures, and development processes.
Requirements
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- Degree in Computer Engineering, Electronic Engineering or related field.
- At least 10 years’ experience in developing embedded Linux systems.
- Extensive experience with Yocto Project, BitBake, and OpenEmbedded.
- Solid knowledge of C programming and shell scripting (Bash).
- Practical experience with the Linux kernel: compilation, configuration, modules, device drivers, and patch management.
- Familiarity with version management tools (Git) and build automation.
- Proven experience in managing and leading technical teams.
- Experience in managing budgets, timelines and resources on complex projects.
- Experience in defining technical offers and estimating effort.
- Ability to mentor and develop employees.
- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts and manage team dynamics.
- Good written and verbal communication skills in Italian and English.
Plus
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- Experience with ARM architectures (Cortex-A, Cortex-R) and embedded processors.
- Specific experience with NXP architectures (iMX8, iMX93) and related SoCs.
- Knowledge of embedded cybersecurity: secure boot, trusted execution environment (TEE) and remote attestation.
- Experience with vulnerability management and secure OTA (Over-The-Air) updates.
- Knowledge of real-time operating systems (RTOS) and deterministic kernels.
- Experience in developing IoT and edge computing applications.
- Familiarity with Docker containers and containerisation technologies.
- Experience with configuration management systems (Ansible, Chef, Puppet).
- Experience with common development boards (BeagleBone, STM32MP1, NXP evaluation board). xysqume
- Contributions to open source Linux embedded projects.
Work location
Operational headquarters in Bergamo (Italy), Val Seriana
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