Embedded linux engineer

DataTech Recruitment
Full-time South-Africa, Gauteng Other-General
Posted:
March 02, 2026
Location:
South-Africa, Gauteng, South-Africa

Job Description

Embedded Linux Engineer required in Edenvale.
This role is suited to an experienced Embedded Linux Developer who enjoys working close to the hardware and solving real-world technical problems. You will build, maintain and improve embedded Linux platforms that are used in production systems deployed internationally.
You will join a growing engineering team supporting a US-based operation with strong South African roots. The work is hands‑on, technically challenging and varied, with exposure to embedded software, hardware interaction and full platform ownership.
Tech Stack: Embedded Linux, C/C++, Linux Kernel, Yocto / Buildroot, device drivers, bootloaders, Git.
Type: Hybrid (3 days in office per week).
Duties and Responsibilities: Develop and maintain software on embedded Linux platforms
Configure, maintain and debug the Linux kernel
Manage and configure device trees and bootloaders
Perform hardware and software co-debugging
Develop and ma...

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Job Overview

Job Type: Full-time
Location: South-Africa, South-Africa
Posted: March 02, 2026
Deadline: April 11, 2026