Embedded Linux BSP Engineer (Robotics)

Location: On-site in Munich, Metzingen/Riederich (Germany), or Zurich (Switzerland)

Company

hirify.global is a robotics company developing next-generation platforms including cobots, humanoids, and mobile manipulators.

What you will do

• Own the operating system, kernel, and board-support layer for diverse robotic platforms.
• Manage real-time Linux platforms using co-kernel and kernel-preemption approaches to meet timing requirements.
• Perform SOM board bring-up and maintain Yocto BSPs for various hardware revisions.
• Conduct WCET analysis and implement RT memory management practices.
• Collaborate on safety integration at the kernel level, including E-stop and safety PLC integration.
• Develop build, flash, and test automation for the engineering organization.

Requirements

• Must be able to work on-site in Germany or Switzerland.
• Strong background in Embedded Linux BSP engineering with hands-on Yocto/OpenEmbedded experience.
• Practical experience in real-time Linux kernel patching, tuning, and scheduling-oriented reasoning.
• Solid C and C++ skills at the kernel/driver boundary.
• Experience with ARM SoCs and multi-cluster configurations.
• Working knowledge of WCET analysis methodology and tooling.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with EtherCAT for fieldbus-boundary timing analysis.
• Exposure to functional safety engineering practices (ISO 26262, IEC 61508, or ISO 10218).
• Experience with PTP/IEEE 1588 hardware timestamping.
• Background in robotics, motion control, or industrial automation.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in an agile environment with flat hierarchies and a motivated team.
• Flexible working hours and 30 days of vacation.
• Corporate benefits program and regular company events.
• Opportunity to shape technical direction and contribute ideas.