Embedded Software Engineer (Low-Level / Linux)

Location: Near Leuven, Belgium

Industry: Transport / Mobility Technology

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Overview:

We’re working with an innovative company in the transport and mobility sector, developing embedded systems that sit at the heart of safety-critical and performance-driven platforms. They’re looking for a low-level Embedded Software Engineer who enjoys working close to the hardware and has strong experience in C and Embedded Linux environments.

This role is ideal for someone who likes solving problems at the system level, including boot, kernel, drivers, and performance, rather than application-layer software.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain low-level embedded software in C
• Work on Embedded Linux systems, including:
• Bootloaders (e.g. U-Boot)
• Linux Kernel configuration, customization, and debugging
• Board bring-up and hardware validation
• Develop and maintain device drivers and BSPs
• Debug complex issues across hardware and software boundaries
• Collaborate closely with hardware, electronics, and systems teams
• Contribute to system performance, reliability, and long-term maintainability
• Support integration and testing on real embedded targets

Required Experience & Skills:

• Strong experience with C in a low-level or embedded context
• Solid background in Embedded Linux
• Hands-on experience with:
• Bootloaders
• Linux Kernel (configuration, patching, debugging)
• Cross-compilation toolchains
• Comfortable working close to hardware, including memory, interrupts, and peripherals
• Experience debugging using tools such as GDB, JTAG, logic analyzers, and oscilloscopes
• Understanding of embedded system constraints such as real-time behavior, performance, and memory limitations

Nice to Have:

• Experience in the transport, automotive, rail, or mobility sectors
• Familiarity with Yocto or Buildroot
• Knowledge of real-time Linux or RTOS concepts
• Experience with CAN, Ethernet, SPI, I²C, UART
• Exposure to safety-critical or regulated environments such as ISO 26262 or EN standards

What’s on Offer:

• Work on real-world transport systems with tangible impact
• Technically challenging low-level engineering problems
• Collaborative engineering culture with strong hardware and software integration
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Hybrid or flexible working options, role dependent

Please apply directly below or contact me on the following details if you would like more information:

joel.isaac@vividresourcing.com