IT & Software

Embedded Linux Engineer

Hexwired Recruitment

Cambridge · Cambridgeshire · United Kingdom

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Overview

In this role you will contribute to a fast-growing, well-funded R&D Cambridge team building high-throughput data products. You’ll work across Linux kernel and user-space C/C++ to optimize latency-sensitive networking devices. The position is hybrid/semi-remote within a small development team, offering exposure to diverse product portfolios. You will shape how embedded Linux solutions scale in a cutting-edge environment, with opportunities to influence DevOps workflows and product performance.

Pay / Benefits
  • excellent benefits package
  • semi-remote / hybrid work
Responsibilities
  • Develop and optimize Linux kernel and user-space components for latency-sensitive products
  • Write and deploy embedded Linux software in C/C++
  • Collaborate with a small cross-functional team in a hybrid office setup
  • Contribute to DevOps processes for build, test, and deployment
  • Work on high-throughput data systems and networking-focused devices
Key requirements
  • 5+ years of commercial embedded software experience
  • Strong embedded Linux experience
  • Experience with userspace Linux programming in C++
  • Background in latency-focused products (networking, video, broadcast, etc)
  • Experience writing and deploying code through DevOps processes
  • Embedded software
  • Embedded Linux
  • Linux kernel development
  • C/C++ on Linux
  • DevOps tooling and processes
  • Latency-sensitive networking

Reference: WJ-747_31294699 · Posted 14 Nov 2026, 11:41 PM

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