Embedded Linux Software Architect

Position Summary: Software architect developing our future Linux software platform, Torizon, for Toradex SoMs.
Experience: 5+ years of experience in a related position
Education: M.S./B.S. in Computer Science or related
Functional Area: R&D
Location Detail: Horw - Switzerland (HQ)/Europe
Travel Requirement: 10%
Salary Range: Competitive
Number of openings: 1

Toradex is a leader in embedded computing, serving innovative products to industrial, medical, automotive & IoT companies creating feature-rich & intelligent systems for demanding applications, e.g. supercars, self-driving tractors, patient monitoring systems – to name a few. Our products are directly sold to more than 3'000 industrial customers in over 70 different countries worldwide.

As an Embedded Linux Software Architect you are part of the International R&D team developing our future Linux software platform, Torizon, for Toradex SoMs (System on Modules). You will plan, document & coordinate further architecture development of TorizonCore, an embedded Linux distribution built with the Yocto Project with containers as its core building block. Secure updates and Debian-based containers are key design elements of the Torizon platform.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Work within the team that develops and maintains TorizonCore, a modern Linux distribution based on containers for embedded devices
• Coordinate technical decision making among the team & stakeholders, including other teams, product management and customers
• Ensure product architecture meets technical product specifications & requirements and aligns with R&D technology strategy
• Document TorizonCore architecture
• Provide architecture and technical guidance to the development team
• Report shortcomings and possible improvements related to software products, documentation, processes, etc. to drive continuous improvements
• Report project and task status within the development team and towards management

Desired Candidate Profile

• Strong experience with embedded Linux development and OpenEmbedded/Yocto Project
• Excellent low-level/system programming skills in C, C++ and Python
• Open source software contributor
• Familiarity with Docker, containers in general and development work flows using containers
• Critical thinker and problem-solving skills, with a technical mindset and analytical approach
• Excellent communication skills – fluent English language skills in reading, writing and speaking
• Willingness to learn new/unknown technologies and share knowledge through concise documentation

Benefits

• Working in a dynamic global successful company
• Contribute to various open-source projects
• Work on the latest HW technology with early access to major SoC vendor
• Enjoy a flat hierarchy where you may truly shape our HW and SW offerings
• Work on challenging cutting edge SW projects like containerization and secure over-the-air update
• Count on a diverse team of experienced HW and SW engineers
• Variety of knowledge sharing, training and self-development opportunities