Embedded Linux Developer

Build the backbone of global IoT connectivity.

TEKTELIC is a world leader in LoRaWAN gateways, sensors, and end-to-end IoT solutions. Our KONA gateway portfolio powers mission-critical deployments across smart cities, agricultural, industrial, and enterprise IoT. We are looking for a motivated Junior Embedded Linux Developer to help build and support the next generation of our carrier-grade gateway products.

This role is ideal for an early-career developer who enjoys working close to the hardware, wants to grow strong embedded Linux skills, and is excited to contribute to reliable IoT systems used around the world.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain embedded Linux software for TEKTELIC’s KONA LoRaWAN gateways under the guidance of senior developers.
• Work hands-on with embedded Linux systems, including user-space applications, system services, device interfaces, and production configuration.
• Support board bring-up, hardware verification, and troubleshooting activities in collaboration with hardware and systems teams.
• Build and use cross-compilation toolchains, Yocto/OpenEmbedded SDKs, and ARM-based development environments.
• Investigate defects, reproduce field issues, analyze logs, and help deliver maintainable fixes for production gateway software.
• Create and update design documentation, test plans, release notes, and technical support information.
• Develop and execute manual and automated tests using Python, Bash, and other scripting tools.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of build systems, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and development workflows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, diploma, or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 0-3+ years of experience developing embedded systems, embedded Linux software, or closely related software projects.
• Strong foundation in C programming.
• Scripting experience in Python, Lua, Bash, or similar languages.
• Working knowledge of Linux systems, including command-line tools, processes, filesystems, networking basics, and Bash scripting
• Basic understanding of IP networking concepts and serial communication interfaces.
• Experience with Git or other source control systems.
• Ability to work in a team environment, participate in code reviews, learn from feedback, and communicate clearly in writing and verbally.

Helpful Skills

• Familiarity with LoRaWAN or other LPWAN/IoT communication technologies.
• Familiarity with cross-compilation, embedded build environments.
• Understanding of hardware interfaces such as I2C, SPI, GPIO, UART, USB, or Ethernet.
• Experience with continuous integration systems such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar tools.
• Interest in security best practices for embedded Linux systems.

Ready to Build the IoT Infrastructure of Tomorrow?

If you are an early-career embedded developer who wants to grow into a strong embedded Linux engineer and make a tangible impact on global IoT deployments, we want to hear from you!