Senior Embedded Linux Engineer

Suzhou, Jiangsu
Permanent
Full-time

2 months ago

Job DescriptionWho will you be working with?We are the leading supplier of onboard passenger information system for rolling stocks. You will be working with a global team scattered in Germany, Switzerland, China, India and Italy. Besides the programing languages, English is also used daily to interact with our team members and customers. Our projects are distributed around the world, which means you will be working in a multi-culture environment, delivering software solutions to meet requirements from all kinds of background.How will you make a difference?You will be responsible for:Independently bring up Linux on new hardware platforms

Diagnose issues using schematics, datasheets, and errata
Resolve boot failures, peripheral issues, and configuration/timing problems

Own the Embedded Linux BSP

Bootloader / Kernel / RootFS configuration, customization, and optimization
Long-term maintenance of platform stability

Linux device driver development and debugging

GPIO, I2C, SPI, UART, PCIe, USB, Ethernet, CAN, etc.
Root-cause analysis combining logs, source code, and hardware signals

Build custom Linux distributions using Yocto / OpenEmbedded

Maintain layers and recipes
Produce production-ready, upgradable, and maintainable images

Work closely with hardware engineers

Read and understand schematics
Validate hardware against datasheets
Clearly identify whether issues are hardware, software, or integration-related

Support production and field issues

Firmware packaging
Upgrade and rollback mechanisms
Debugging issues on deployed devices

Produce essential technical documentation

BSP documentation
Hardware-related notes
Upgrade and recovery procedures

What do we want to know about you?

Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Engineering, Electronics, or related fields
5+ years of hands-on Embedded Linux experience
Proven experience independently bringing up at least one hardware platform
Solid understanding of Linux kernel internals and real driver development experience
Strong experience with ARM or x86 platforms (at least one in depth)
Ability to read schematics, datasheets, pinmux, and timing specifications
Proficient in C and Shell scripting with strong debugging skills
Capable of independently solving complex system-level problems

Nice to Have

Experience with both x86 and ARM platforms
Familiarity with U-Boot, GRUB, or UEFI boot processes
Deep experience customizing Yocto BSPs
Background in industrial, automotive, rail, or embedded systems
Hands-on experience with JTAG, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers
Experience maintaining BSPs for production devices

What will your typical day look like?

Communicating with system engineers for requirements.
You will independently own the Linux bring-up of new hardware platforms, covering the full lifecycle from power-on → boot → kernel → drivers → root filesystem → production firmware.
This role is for a system-level engineer who takes full responsibility for whether the product actually works in production. It is not an application-level role and not limited to maintaining vendor BSPs.

Additional InformationWhat could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?At Wabtec, it's not just about a job - it's about the impact you make. When our people come together, we're Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.If you're ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.Who are we?Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it's freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together - are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We're lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.Culture powers us and the possibilities.We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We're building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.We're proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.Need accommodation? Just let us know - we've got you.

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