Embedded Linux BSP Development_EPS1
Bosch · Posted Nov 4
Mobility, industrial technology, consumer goods, and energy and building technology services
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About the role
This role sits in Bosch's EPS1 group, working on embedded platform software for microprocessor-based platforms. The work centers on Embedded Linux BSP development, including bootloaders, kernel components, device drivers, and Yocto/Buildroot-based distribution builds. The engineer will lead board bring-up, kernel optimization, system-level debugging, and hardware-software integration in collaboration with hardware teams, customers, and product owners.
What you will do
- Lead the design, development, customization, and maintenance of Embedded Linux BSPs for various microprocessor platforms
- Develop and integrate Linux Board Support Packages, bootloaders, kernel components, and platform software. Perform Linux kernel configuration, customization, and optimization for target hardware platforms.
- Develop and maintain Linux device drivers for peripherals and hardware interfaces.
- Support board bring-up activities and hardware-software integration on new product platforms
- Configure and customize Linux distributions using Yocto, Buildroot, or similar build frameworks
- Analyze and optimize system startup time, memory footprint, and overall platform performance
- Debug complex system-level issues involving kernel, drivers, middleware, and hardware interactions
- Collaborate with hardware teams during processor selection, schematic reviews, and platform design phases
- Work closely with customers, product owners, and cross-functional teams to define platform requirements and solution roadmaps
- Strong programming expertise in Embedded C/C++ and system-level software development
- Extensive hands-on experience in Embedded Linux BSP Development for microprocessor-based platforms
- Strong knowledge of Linux Kernel Architecture, Device Tree, Kernel Configuration, and System Initialization
- Expertise in Linux Device Driver Development for peripheral and custom hardware interfaces
- Experience with microprocessor platforms such as (NXP, STM32, TI, etc) Strong experience with bootloaders such as U-Boot and Linux startup sequence customization
- Hands-on experience with Yocto Project, Buildroot, or Linux distribution generation frameworks
- Strong understanding of Linux networking, file systems, memory management, and process scheduling
- Experience with debugging tools such as GDB, JTAG, Lauterbach, Trace32 & Logic Analyzer
- Experience with Real-Time Linux and PREEMPT_RT kernel configurations
- Knowledge of Hypervisors and Virtualization technologies such as Xen or Jailhouse
- Experience with Secure Boot, Trusted Platform Modules (TPM), and Linux Security Frameworks
- Exposure to Zephyr RTOS, Free RTOS, or other RTOS environments alongside Linux systems
- Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and containerized embedded applications
- Experience with performance profiling, boot-time optimization, and system resource monitoring Knowledge of cybersecurity standards and embedded security concepts
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- BE/ME Electronics background
Benefits and support
- Compensation and benefits are detailed in the job posting
About Bosch
The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services, operating across mobility, industrial technology, consumer goods, and energy and building technology sectors. Driven by its purpose to create technology that is "Invented for life," the company leverages its expertise in hardware, software, and IoT to shape global trends such as automation, electrification, and artificial intelligence.
- Industry
- Automotive
- Company size
- 406225 employees
- Founded
- 1886
- Location
- Stuttgart, Germany
- Funding stage
- Private Company
Leadership
Chairman of the Board of Management
Deputy Chairman and Chief Financial Officer
Markus Heyn
Deputy Chairman and Chairman of Mobility
Frank Meyer
Member of the Board of Management
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