Zenovo are currently recruiting for an experienced Linux Software Developer. You will contribute to both major new product developments and the ongoing maintenance of existing projects.

Senior Linux Software Developer
£50,000 - £60,000
Hybrid -  Offices days will be in Worcestershire

What you’ll be doing:

• Designing and developing embedded software systems.
• Working on both new feature development and the enhancement of established projects.
• Linux kernel development, networking, and low-level system programming
• Working with kernel modules, performance tuning, and debugging complex system issues
• C/C++ development and scripting (Bash or Python)
• Working on Networking protocols to system automation

• Software Development: Design, implement, and test high-quality software solutions, ensuring seamless integration with hardware and delivery to agreed timelines and requirements.
• Collaboration & Support: Work closely with R&D, manufacturing, and customer-facing teams, providing technical expertise and resolving software-related issues.
• Project Planning: Contribute accurate timescale estimates and progress updates to the R&D Manager, helping shape development strategies and ensuring alignment with project goals.
• Quality & Compliance: Ensure all development activities adhere to departmental quality standards, with proactive communication of risks or deviations.
• Knowledge & Growth: Build and maintain a deep understanding of the wider software suite, platforms, and tools.
• Documentation: Create and review user-facing documentation, including manuals and release notes, to support product management, manufacturing, and customer service teams.

• Experience with embedded Linux especially with Yocto and Debian frameworks.
• Extensive Python programming experience.
• Excellent C/C++ programming skills with secondary experience with assembler.
• 5+ years’ experience developing, implementing, and debugging with microcontrollers using an RTOS.
• Knowledge of networking protocols as used in router applications (e.g. tun/tap interfaces, DSCP, iptables, routing, DNS & DHCP interception).
• Strong experience with asynchronous message protocols.
• Ability to read and understand technical specifications published by international standards organisations.
• Proficient in the use of development facilities associated with software development including coding, version control, build and defect tracking tools.
• Proficient in the use of test instruments associated with software and hardware integration