Embedded Linux Field Engineer

TL;DR

Embedded Linux Field Engineer: Develop and improve an embedded Linux SDK in Rust for IoT devices, working closely with hardware companies to integrate and support new features. Focus on embedded Linux distributions, SDK documentation, automated testing, and customer engagement.

Location: Boston, United States

Salary: $110,000–$187,000 USD

Company

hirify.global is a leading Norwegian company specializing in embedded IoT hardware and software solutions with a highly skilled international workforce and a culture of innovation.

What you will do

• Collaborate with sales and customer success teams to design solutions for customers.
• Enhance the embedded Linux SDK to support major Linux distributions on IoT devices.
• Work directly with firmware engineers at hardware companies for platform integration.
• Develop and improve reference examples, documentation, and automated tests.
• Deliver code frequently to customers and monitor real-world device performance.

Requirements

• Location: Must be based in Boston, United States
• 3+ years experience in Rust, C, or C++ on embedded Linux devices with Arm CPUs.
• Proficiency with Yocto or Buildroot build systems.
• Strong communication skills with technical and business stakeholders.
• Passion for automated testing and CI/CD processes.

Nice to have

• Experience contributing across firmware, operating systems, web, and distributed systems.
• Strong organizational skills and problem-solving mindset.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary with annual discretionary bonus and long-term incentives.
• Comprehensive medical and dental benefits fully paid by employer.
• 401k plan with employer match.
• Generous family-friendly leave policies including vacation, sick, and parental leave.
• Opportunities for professional development and mentorship.