Senior Embedded Linux Engineer

Location: France - commutable distance to Sophia-Antipolis. Hybrid.

Who we are...

At Trustonic our products are making a difference across the world. One moment we’re ensuring low-income families worldwide can access the life-changing benefits of an internet-enabled smartphone. The next we’re protecting the safety and integrity of the vehicles we drive and the devices we care about.

We pride ourselves on living by the Trustonic culture code, a blueprint for our journey that recognises that great working environments don’t guarantee success, but bad ones almost always ensure failure.

Working here, you’ll find a company that celebrates its diversity and is looking to do the right thing: for each other, the community and the planet. We believe in equal opportunities and take to heart the old African proverb ’If you only want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together’.

We work flexibly when and where we’re at our best, but regardless of how you choose to work, we’ll make sure you feel like one of the team.

Click here if you would like to find out more about Trustonic's culture code.

If you would like to work in a fast-moving global technology company, with great ambition, then we’d love to hear from you

A bit about the team and what you'll deliver...

We're looking for a talented Senior Embedded Linux Engineer to join our team in Sophia-Antipolis, France. Reporting to the Senior Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for porting our Secure Platform product to Mobile and Automotive customers' platforms by solving complex technical issues.  

The Senior Embedded Linux Integration Engineer is part of a project team that addresses the implementation of advanced technology topics of Trustonic TEE product features and integrates these features inside our Client's SoC platforms.  

As the Senior Embedded Linux Integration Engineer, you will:  

• Integrate Trustonic products on different SoC platforms (ARM-based).  
• Do Embedded / Low Level System software development, debug and tests (Kernel drivers, TEE or OS Features).  
• Be the technical interface with either our Support team in Asia or directly with our SoC Provider or OEMs customers (understand their technical environment, technical support, and customer request clarification). 
• Be able to read, write, and speak English fluently, communicating complex technical problems and solutions to customers of all skill levels while being personable. 
• Manage customer escalations when high-priority and/or severe issues arise and manage customers via tickets/troubleshooting sessions.

Who you are...

As a Senior Embedded Linux Integration Engineer, you are a collaborative, motivated professional who:

• Works effectively as part of a close-knit, fast-moving team, thriving in a dynamic and constantly evolving environment.
• Is organised, methodical, and self-driven, able to manage priorities and deliver results independently.
• Maintains a strong customer and business focus, always striving to understand needs and deliver value.
• Tackles challenges with tenacity and a problem-solving mindset.
• Builds and maintains positive relationships with colleagues and clients alike.
• Demonstrates creative intelligence, with a flair for design, conceptual thinking, and innovative solutions.
• Prioritises effectively, makes informed decisions, and takes action to resolve issues promptly.
• Is technically proficient, confident in their skills, and familiar with the demands of the role.
• Takes ownership of personal development—aware of strengths, open to feedback, and committed to continuous learning.
• Communicates clearly and constructively, presenting ideas and guiding discussions toward solutions.
• Listens actively and values diverse perspectives and collaboration.
• Shares knowledge freely, supports teammates, and contributes to a positive, engaging workplace culture.
• Acts with integrity, accountability, and professionalism, consistently embodying Trustonic’s Culture Code and values.

What makes you, you...

As a Senior Embedded Linux Integration Engineer, you will have skills, experience and knowledge in the following: 

• Demonstrable of experience in software development  
• C / C++  
• Linux Kernel Driver development  
• Platform BSP manipulation (Android, Linux)  
• Technically autonomous (able to autonomously learn and discover code in an external BSP)  
• Experience mandatory in Low-Level Embedded Systems   
• Familiar with Linux Kernel drivers or Firmware development  
• Knowledge in Mobile OSs and associated tools chains; Android, Linux, feature phones (RTOS), others..  
• Knowledge in Embedded Software debugging (RAM dumps, traces capture and analysis, Lauterbach tool)  
• Knowledge of Android BSP, development kits, SDK, NDK, and knowledge of application development in Android focused on but not limited to the Android DRM and Media Frameworks  
• Knowledge in Security Embedded Software development environments  
• Integration projects / platform bring-up / debug camps experience  
• Knowledge in scripts based automated tests suites  
• Knowledge in Stacks, Drivers, Linux Kernel, Cryptography, Memory Firewalling, Cache memory management, Power Management level of energy transitions, Open source do’s and don’ts (Git, SW Licenses)  
• Preferred support experience in JIRA and Zendesk 
• Preferred experience with Linux build systems (Yocto, BuildRoot…)  
• Basic knowledge in Security (Crypto algos, TLS…)  
• Knowledge of Python is a plus. 
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken 

• University Degree or relevant experience 

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Trustonic is an equal opportunity employer.  We do not discriminate on any grounds. We empower, engage, enable and value differences between people, including; different races, ethnicities, genders, ages, religions, disabilities and sexual orientations, with differences in education, backgrounds, skill sets, experiences and knowledge.