Application Engineer Linux IOT

Job Summary

As an Application Engineer – Linux, you will be responsible for the development and support of embedded Linux platforms for IoT applications. Your role will include kernel-level customization, BSP (Board Support Package) development, user-space application integration, and system optimization.

You will play a key role in providing technical support to Telit customers, both pre-sales and post-sales, offering assistance, troubleshooting, and solution guidance. Your ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly will be essential in building strong customer relationships and ensuring successful product integration.

Responsibilities

• Develop, customize, and maintain Linux kernel and BSPs for embedded IoT platforms
• Integrate and validate IoT applications on custom hardware, ensuring reliable connectivity and performance
• Implement and troubleshoot communication protocols such as HTTP, MQTT, and CoAP
• Collaborate with hardware and software teams to deliver robust, secure, and scalable embedded solutions
• Support platform bring-up, driver development, and system-level debugging
• Provide technical support and guidance to internal teams and external customers
• Contribute to system architecture and connectivity strategy for IoT deployments

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electronics, or related field
• 3–4 years of experience in embedded Linux development, including kernel, drivers, and BSP
• Strong knowledge of Yocto Project, U-Boot, and device tree configuration
• Proficiency in C/C++, shell scripting, and debugging tools (e.g., GDB, JTAG)
• Solid understanding of IoT communication protocols: MQTT, HTTP, CoAP, WebSocket
• Experience with ARM-based architectures and network stack integration
• Familiarity with security best practices in IoT systems

Desirable

• Previous experience in the cellular IoT connectivity market (e.g., LTE, NB-IoT, Cat-M)
• Experience with cloud connectivity and edge computing frameworks
• Knowledge of OTA update mechanisms and containerization (e.g., Docker)
• Prior experience in customer-facing engineering role

Location

Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy. On-site work.

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