PpbToradex /b is a global company strongly focused on engineering technology. We’re powered by a diverse uniquely gifted workforce. We pursue the best people to propel our innovative vision of embedded computing and IoT. If you’re interested in being a driving force at an agile technology company, engineering clever computing solutions helping other companies bring their products to life, we should talk. /p h3Role Overview /h3 pWe are seeking a highly motivated bDevice Software Lead /b to join our team in bHorw, Switzerland /b. This is an onsite position, with the flexibility to work from home 1–2 days per week following the initial onboarding period. /p pAs bDevice Software Lead /b, you will be the barchitect and driving force /b behind how Toradex turns strong hardware and BSP foundations into binnovative, easy‑to‑use, and secure device enablement /b. /p pThis is a bsenior technical and people leadership role /b (Lead / Principal / Director level) that combines: /p ulliDeep bEmbedded Linux Yocto /b expertise /lilibLine management /b responsibilities from day one /liliA visible bthought leadership /b and bexternal‑facing /b component /li /ul pYou won’t just run the current playbook - you will bevolve and reinvent /b how Toradex demonstrates industry‑leadership in Device Software: from how we structure BSP and layers, to how we deliver reference images, to how customers experience our platform end‑to‑end. /p pThis role is ideal for leaders who want to combine strategic architectural thinking, hands‑on engineering, bsoftware product management for devices /b, and people management – shaping both the technology and the team that delivers it. /p pYou’ll be a key voice in both bwhat we build /b and bhow the world hears about it /b. /p pYou’ll be accountable not only for bhow the platform is built /b, but also for bwhich device software capabilities we prioritize, how they are packaged, and how they land with customers. /b /p h3What You Will Do /h3 h31) Lead and Innovate the Device Software Integration Layer /h3 pbArchitect and implement: /b /p ulliYou will define the technical vision for our device software stack and personally drive key architectural decisions through to implementation, ensuring technical excellence at every layer. /li /ul pbContinuously innovate /b how this stack is put together: /p ulliNew layering patterns that keep BSP clean but powerful /liliSmarter reuse of product building blocks to cover more use cases with less complexity /liliSimplify advanced software features for the ease‑of‑use of the customer /liliDefine and maintain bclear, future‑proof boundaries /b across BSP, meta‑layers and distros so we can move fast bwithout /b creating chaos. /li /ul h32) Drive Cross‑Team Technical Strategy Change /h3 pAct as the technical counterpart and sparring partner for leaders in: /p ulliBSP / kernel /liliSecurity /liliAutomation / CI /liliProduct management Devices /liliProduct Management Torizon OS /liliTorizon RD Director /li /ul pShape and champion bmedium‑and long‑term technical bets /b, such as: /p ulliHow we meet evolving security and regulatory demands /liliHow we structure releases and long‑term maintenance /liliHow our device software strategy ties into Torizon and other offerings /li /ul pTurn strategy into bconcrete change /b: /p ulliRoadmaps /liliTechnical guidelines others can follow /li /ul h33) Lead, Grow, and Inspire a High‑Impact Team /h3 pBe bline manager from day one /b for the Device Software team: /p ulliSet a clear vision and direction /liliProvide coaching, feedback, and growth opportunities /liliBuild a culture where innovation and shipping bboth /b matter /liliHelp attract and hire talented engineers who are excited by bplatform building and innovation /b. /li /ul h34) Turn “Possible” into “Easy” – with New Ideas /h3 pOwn the vision for simplicity for the customerb enablement /b on Toradex devices: /p ulliSecure boot and encryption that are safe, robust, and simple to adopt /liliConnectivity enablement where Wi‑Fi / BT / 4G/5G are not a project, but a bcapability /b /liliReference images that are genuinely useful: easy to start from, easy to adapt for production /li /ul pbRethink and improve /b how developers experience our platform: /p ulliFrom first download, to first boot, to first secure, connected product /liliFrom Yocto experts to teams new to Embedded Linux /li /ul pMake sure innovation is bvisible and usable /b: /p ulliBack technical work with strong documentation, examples, and developer workflows. /li /ul h35) Thought Leadership, Innovation External Messaging /h3 pAct as a bthought leader /b for Toradex in the embedded software community: /p ulliSpeak at conferences and webinars /liliPublish deep technical articles and architecture stories /liliEngage with partners and strategic customers on platform direction /li /ul pBring boutside‑in thinking /b: /p ulliTrack industry trends (e.g. security, regulatory, RT, connectivity, open‑source tooling) /liliDistill what really matters for Toradex and our customers /li /ul pPropose and drive new initiatives that keep us ahead of the curve. /p pHelp shape a bclear external narrative /b: /p ulliHow Toradex makes Embedded Linux Yocto easier /liliWhy our approach to BSPs, layers, and enablement is different and better /liliHow innovation in device software translates into real customer value /li /ul h3What We Are Looking For /h3 h3Technical Background /h3 pb8+ years /b of hands‑on experience in bEmbedded Linux /b on ARM‑based systems. /p pStrong, practical experience with bYocto Project / OpenEmbedded /b, including: /p ulliDesigning and maintaining layers and recipes /liliWorking with BSPs or Yocto‑based distributions /liliOwning or significantly influencing platform‑level architecture /li /ul pVery good understanding of: /p ulliLinux kernel configuration for embedded /liliDevice trees and driver integration /liliBootloaders (e.g. U‑Boot) and secure boot basics /li /ul pExperience in at least one of: /p ullibSecurity enablement /b (secure boot, encryption, key provisioning) /lilibConnectivity enablement /b (Wi‑Fi / cellular integration, network stack configuration) /lilibPlatform / distribution integration /b in embedded products /li /ul pYou will regularly design, prototype, and review code, and are expected to directly contribute to critical technical solutions—not just oversee or delegate. /p pYou thrive on solving complex integration challenges and are comfortable jumping into the codebase when needed. /p pExperience bowning a roadmap or product area /b (not just delivering tickets), ideally for developer platforms, SDKs, or embedded device software. /p pComfortable working with product managers and customers to bframe problems, define value, and trade off scope vs. time‑to‑market. /b /p pProven experience as a btechnical lead, principal engineer, architect, or engineering manager /b, ideally with: /p ulliResponsibility for platform‑level or integration‑level topics /liliLeading change and introducing new approaches, not just maintaining the status quo /li /ul pbLine management /b or strong mentoring experience; you enjoy helping people grow. /p pCan explain complex technical decisions clearly to engineers and non‑engineers. /p pCan represent Toradex confidently in public forums. /p pDemonstrated binnovation mindset /b: /p ulliYou have introduced new ideas, patterns, or tools that significantly improved a platform, workflow, or product /liliYou balance bold ideas with a realistic sense of what teams can maintain over time /li /ul h3Personal Qualities /h3 pbCustomer‑and developer‑focused /b: you care deeply about how others experience the platform you build. /p pbCurious and forward‑thinking /b: you like to explore what’s next and translate it into practical improvements. /p pbHigh ownership /b: you think in terms of outcomes and impact, not tickets. /p pbPeople person /b: approachable, empathetic, and able to create an environment where people feel safe to experiment and speak up. /p h3Nice‑to‑Have Experience /h3 ulliExperience in industries with long‑lived, high‑reliability devices (automotive, medical, industrial, etc.). /liliBackground at embedded Linux integrators / consultancies, or Linux platform vendors. /liliContributions to open‑source projects or communities. /liliExperience defining or improving CI/testing strategies for embedded platforms. /li /ul h3What Makes This Role Unique /h3 pYou will split your time between hands‑on technical work, bsoftware product management for devices /b, architectural leadership, and team development. /p pWe expect you to lead from the front: designing, building, and mentoring—not just managing or advising. /p h3What We Offer /h3 ullibSenior, high‑impact role /b where your ideas and leadership will shape how thousands of products are built on Toradex. /liliThe chance to combine bdeep engineering /b, bpeople leadership /b, and binnovation /b in one role. /liliA bhybrid workplace /b offering the flexibility of 1–2 days working from home each week, within a global, diverse engineering organization. /liliA culture that values btechnical excellence, integrity, collaboration, and curiosity /b. /liliOpportunities for bexternal visibility /b and genuine thought leadership in Embedded Linux Yocto. /li /ul pToradex is a leader in embedded computing, serving innovative products to industrial, medical, automotive IoT companies creating feature‑rich intelligent systems for demanding applications, e.g. supercars, self‑driving tractors, patient monitoring systems – to name a few. /p pWe provide effective robust embedded computing solutions and strive for the best development experience in the industry with a focus on intelligent hardware design, innovative software solutions free comprehensive support. Our relationship with our customers ensures that we all succeed and it allows us to participate in the realization of incredible new products. Our products are directly sold to more than 3'000 industrial customers in over 70 different countries worldwide. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr