Full-Time

Yocto Developer

Posted on 5/7/2024

Syntronic

501-1,000 employees

Turn-key product development for multiple sectors

Automotive & Transportation

Hardware

Industrial & Manufacturing

Mid

Kanata, Ottawa, ON, Canada

Required Skills

Python

Git

Linux/Unix

Requirements

Strong understanding of Linux kernel, drivers, and application development.
Excellent problem-solving skills with acute attention to detail.
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
Exceptional communication and documentation skills.
Proven experience with the Yocto Project and embedded Linux development.
Proficiency in programming languages such as C, C++, and Python.
Familiarity with version control systems, preferably Git.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain Yocto Project-based Linux distributions tailored to specific requirements.
Customize and enhance existing Yocto layers and recipes to meet evolving needs.
Collaborate with the development team to integrate third-party software into Yocto builds.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Yocto builds and runtime.
Optimize the build system for performance and efficiency.
Document the build process meticulously and maintain a repository of custom layers and recipes.
Stay updated with the latest developments in the Yocto Project community.

Are you ready to be part of a leading global engineering design house specializing in the design and development of embedded software/hardware, electronics, and electro-mechanics?

What we’re looking for

• Highly motivated and dynamic professionals

• Motivated designers with broad backgrounds and service mindset to be a consultant

• Professionals with ability to work both with in-house projects and on-site assignments at our customer’s locations

As a Yocto Project developer with our partner, you will be an integral part of our dynamic team, working closely with our engineering department. Your primary responsibility will be to develop, customize, and maintain embedded Linux distributions using the Yocto Project framework. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the stability, performance, and scalability of our connected vehicle systems.

What you will do

Develop and maintain Yocto Project-based Linux distributions tailored to our specific requirements.
Customize and enhance existing Yocto layers and recipes to meet our evolving needs.
Collaborate with the development team to seamlessly integrate third-party software into Yocto builds.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Yocto builds and runtime, ensuring smooth operation of our systems.
Optimize the build system for performance and efficiency, implementing best practices.
Document the build process meticulously and maintain a repository of custom layers and recipes.
Stay updated with the latest developments in the Yocto Project community, evaluating new features for potential implementation.

What you will need

Strong understanding of Linux kernel, drivers, and application development.
Excellent problem-solving skills with acute attention to detail.
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
Exceptional communication and documentation skills.

What would make us REALLY love you

Proven experience with the Yocto Project and embedded Linux development.
Proficiency in programming languages such as C, C++, and Python.
Familiarity with version control systems, preferably Git.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.

What you’ll love about us

• Company Culture – outstanding people and a flexible work environment with lots of after work activities/groups! It’s so great, we even won an award for it!

• Work/Life Balance – 4 weeks holidays to start and work that stays at work!

• Career Growth Opportunities – being a design house keeps variety in your work. New opportunities happening all the time!

• Great Benefits – and, they start the same day you do… and, they include your family… and, the company matches your RRSP contributions!

About Syntronic Canada

Syntronic provides our customers a complete portfolio of professional services to support their product development including research & development, new product introduction, manufacturing, and aftermarket services. We adopt the latest technologies in electronics design and software development with a pool of technically skilled staff around the world. Among our customers and partners are some of the world’s most technically intensive businesses and organizations. This pushes us forward in designing to satisfy our customers’ needs with a focus on quality, competence, capacity and continuity.

Syntronic values diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact our recruiting team and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.

Syntronic

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This company offers a dynamic work environment ideal for those interested in cutting-edge electronics design and software development. With a focus on industries like telecommunication, automotive, industrial, and medtech, it provides a fertile ground for professionals to apply their skills in high-demand sectors, often leading the way in time-to-market solutions. Employees benefit from exposure to sophisticated technologies and the opportunity to contribute to impactful projects.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

, Sweden

Founded

1983

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

↑ 0%

1 year growth

↑ 5%

2 year growth

↑ 19%