Embedded Linux Engineering Lead

Magnet Forensics

Embedded Linux Engineering Lead at Magnet Forensics focusing on custom hardware products. Leading development and technical direction while contributing hands-on.

Posted 6/8/2026full-time🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $148,000 - $198,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

LinuxPythonShell Scripting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead embedded Linux development for custom hardware products.
Split of roughly 50% technical leadership and 50% hands-on development.
Personally contribute to the company’s embedded Linux platform.
Plan the team’s work, ensuring effective delegation.
Keep engineers focused on near-term execution priorities.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong embedded Linux experience on custom hardware platforms.
Willingness to lead a small technical team of embedded engineers.
Strong C, Python, and/or shell scripting skills.
Practical experience with Linux kernel configuration, device trees, bootloaders, root filesystems, board support packages, and build systems (e.g. Buildroot, Yocto, etc)
Proven ability to debug low-level hardware/software integration issues.
Clear written and verbal communication.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous time off policies
Competitive compensation
Volunteer opportunities
Reward and recognition programs
Employee committees & resource groups
Healthcare and retirement benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

embedded LinuxCPythonshell scriptingLinux kernel configurationdevice treesbootloadersroot filesystemsboard support packagesBuildroot

Soft Skills

technical leadershipdelegationfocus on execution prioritiesclear written communicationclear verbal communication