Tech Expert Linux Embarqué – Yocto / Buildroot H/F

About the Position

Devenez l’expert Linux embarqué chez Smile : architecture basse-niveau, Yocto/Buildroot, Open Source et conseil IoT. Leadership client, projets à fort enjeu, communauté européenne.

Concevoir le logiciel bas niveau de produits qui tournent dans le monde réel - pas dans un navigateur : c’est le cœur de l’embarqué chez Smile. En rejoignant notre agence Embedded & Connected Systems, vous intégrez un écosystème où l’excellence technique est la norme, sur des distributions Linux sur mesure et des systèmes connectés à fort enjeu. 1 500 experts à travers l’Europe, et une vraie culture du logiciel ouvert qu’on ne se contente pas d’utiliser - on le fait vivre.

Why Join Us

• Recognized Expertise: Management by peers (technical experts) and a comprehensive training offer - e-learning platform, certification funding, knowledge-sharing tools.
• Active Community: Here, we contribute to open-source software rather than just using it. You participate in major trade shows, contribute to white papers, and share your knowledge on our reference blog linuxembedded.fr.
• High-Impact Projects: You directly contribute to community projects (Yocto Project, Buildroot) to build a smarter and more responsible digital world.

Responsibilities

• Pre-Sales & IoT Consulting: Engage early in the framing phases of new embedded and IoT projects with a strong software focus. Qualify client needs and propose tailored Open Source solutions.
• Design & Architecture: Be the primary contact for the technical departments of our industrial clients (Aerospace, Automotive, Rail, Telecom, Energy) in defining low-level architectures.
• N3 Expertise & Support: Provide high-level technical support and intervene in diagnosing complex issues (Kernel panics, unstable drivers, critical optimizations).
• Technical Governance: Control the technical content and quality of the agency's deliverables, while regularly reporting to Smile's expert committee.
• Team Growth: Actively participate in the recruitment of our future talents and evaluate their technical skills.

Technical Expertise

• Kernel & OS: Absolute mastery of GNU/Linux, kernel driver development, and real-time systems (PREEMPT_RT).
• Build Systems: Expert and in-depth experience with Yocto Project (BitBake, custom layers) or Buildroot.
• Languages: Solid programming skills in C/C++ and proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash).
• Analysis Tools: Complete mastery of cross-compilation chains, debuggers (GDB), tracers (Ftrace, LTTng), and profiling tools.

Profile

• Experience: 10 years or more in embedded Linux software development, with a strong exposure to complex architectures and high-level client relationships.
• Leadership & Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills to simplify complex technical issues for decision-makers, team spirit, and natural leadership.
• Strategic Vision: Constantly on the lookout for industry innovations and modern development methodologies (Agile, iterative V-cycles, embedded CI/CD).
• Languages: Technical English essential for international contexts and interaction with open-source communities.

Recruitment Process

1. Initial Contact: An HR phone call (30 min) to understand your career project.
2. Subject Matter Exchange: An in-depth discussion with a Technical Director to share our visions and challenges.
3. Director Meeting: A final interview with the Agency Director and a member of the Expert Committee.

Company

Smile

Position

Embedded & Connected Systems

Location

Asnières-sur-Seine

Remote Work

Hybrid

Contract Type

Permanent contract

Contact

Anaïs ROUSSELLE ☀️

Local Talent Acquisition Manager

Smile