Software Engineer - Yocto/Linux at spirespire · Glasgow

Workplace: Hybrid

Posted: 2026-11-05

Skills: Python, Rust, CI/CDWe are seeking an experienced Embedded Linux/Software Engineer to join our Platform team (folks looking after the spacecraft). The successful candidate will play a crucial role in developing software for our satellite systems, contributing to the expansion and enhancement of our space-based data collection capabilities. Ideal candidates will embrace the commercialization of nanosatellite systems and adapt to low-cost, fast-paced systems design, development, and implementation methodologies that set Spire apart from our competition. In this fast-paced environment, the design to launch cycle is measured in weeks and months, not years! What You’ll Do as a Embedded Linux/Software Engineer: <ul> <li>Maintain and develop daemons that interface with embedded systems using low-level protocols and higher-level protocols for business logic</li> <li>Implement communication interfaces between embedded systems and higher-level processes</li> <li>Integrate C libraries for specific hardware interfaces</li> <li>Contribute to the design and implementation of fault-tolerant systems</li> <li>Collaborate closely with the Electrical Engineering team to ensure optimal software-hardware integration</li> <li>Spin up new designs and maintain existing products with Yocto - focused on Xilinx MPSoC systems, but we also support number of other systems</li> </ul> Key Skills: <ul> <li>C/C++, Bash and Python</li> <li>Proficiency working with the Yocto framework: (for application design and base OS modifications including kernel modules)</li> <li>Knowledge of a Linux-based development environment (Ubuntu)</li> <li>Experience with real-time communication protocols (low level: CAN/UART/SPI/I2C)</li> <li>Experience with inter-process communication protocols (higher level mostly IP based)</li> <li>Understanding of electronics and ability to communicate effectively with hardware engineers (especially for board bring up and test)</li> <li>Exc…Sign in to see the original postingBrowse more developer jobs on RoleBurst