Embedded Linux Engineer

The Next Level of Fire & Life Safety Leadership

With more than two centuries of combined history, brands like Kidde, Kidde Commercial, Edwards, GST, Badger, and Aritech have been leading the way in protecting people and property around the world. Now, we’re taking that leadership to the next level. Kidde Global Solutions brings together the most trusted and iconic brands in safety, building upon our shared experience and expertise to address the needs and challenges of more customers in more places. With an unmatched portfolio of solutions and services, and a commitment to constant innovation we’re elevating the standards for an entire industry – and establishing the next level of fire and life safety leadership.

At Kidde Global Solutions, you’re joining a global technology leader in fire and life safety solutions and our employees are the heart of it all. With industry-defining brands in life safety and security, you’ll be part of a legacy of leadership working with cutting-edge technologies that protect lives and property worldwide. As a leading fire safety brand, our mission is to provide solutions that protect people and property from the effects of fire and related hazards. We’re committed to expanding our impact and providing dynamic opportunities for growth within our team. You’ll be part of a company that prioritizes quality, integrity, collaboration, and customer care, with the resources, training, and incentives to ensure your success every step of the way.

Country: Poland

Location: Gdańsk, Poland (hybrid)

We welcome talented professionals from across Europe. If you’re excited about this opportunity and willing to relocate to Gdansk, we’d love to hear from you. We provide relocation support to help make the transition as smooth as possible.

 At Aritech, as part of Kidde Global Solutions Commercial Fire Business Unit, you’ll be part of a legacy of leadership in security solutions, working with cutting-edge technologies that protect lives and property worldwide. We’re committed to expanding our impact and providing dynamic opportunities for growth within our team. You’ll be part of a company that prioritizes quality, integrity, collaboration, and customer care, with the resources, training, and incentives to ensure your success every step of the way.

Contract Type: Full Time

Role: Embedded Linux Engineer

Department: R&D / Engineering

Join our team and contribute to the development of a common embedded platform that serves as the foundation for multiple product families. Working closely with Systems Engineering, Hardware, Product Management, Cybersecurity, QA, and Cloud teams, you will design and develop secure, reliable, and scalable software for Linux-based embedded devices.

Your work will directly influence platform architecture, connectivity, cybersecurity, device management, and future product capabilities.

Role Description

• Experienced embedded software professional, working independently on complex technical challenges.
• Converts system requirements into robust software solutions for embedded Linux platforms.
• Participates in the design and evolution of a common platform supporting multiple security product families.
• Contributes to architectural decisions across software, connectivity, security, and device management.
• Works throughout the product lifecycle, from concept and development through deployment and maintenance.
• Collaborates closely with cross-functional engineering teams to deliver reliable and secure products.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software for Embedded Linux based security products.
• Develop platform services, communication layers, and application components supporting Access Control and Intrusion solutions.
• Participate in software architecture discussions and technical design reviews.
• Develop and maintain networking and communication interfaces, including Ethernet, TCP/IP, RS485, OSDP, BLE, and other device protocols.
• Customize and maintain Embedded Linux distributions using Yocto or Buildroot.
• Design and implement cybersecurity features such as Secure Boot, secure software updates, device authentication, and encrypted communication.
• Develop Python-based tools for automation, diagnostics, testing, manufacturing support, and engineering productivity.
• Optimize system performance, reliability, memory usage, startup time, and overall platform stability.
• Troubleshoot complex software and integration issues across hardware and software layers.
• Contribute to verification, validation, certification, and production readiness activities.
• Collaborate with global engineering teams to ensure consistency, maintainability, and knowledge sharing.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, design specifications, and development guidelines.

Requirements & Technical Skills

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electronics, Telecommunications, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience developing embedded software.
• Strong experience developing software for Embedded Linux platforms.
• Excellent knowledge of C/C++.
• Good knowledge of Python for scripting, automation, testing, and development tooling.
• Practical experience with Yocto and/or Buildroot.
• Strong understanding of Linux fundamentals
• Experience designing and implementing networking and communication solutions.
• Experience with Git and modern version control workflows.
• Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills.
• Independence, creativity, and strong problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing electronic security products, including Access Control, Intrusion Detection, Video Surveillance, or IoT solutions.
• Experience with OSDP, RS485, BLE, or similar communication technologies.
• Experience with Secure Boot, secure software updates, device authentication, and public key infrastructure (PKI).
• Experience with cloud-connected devices and edge computing architectures.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks.
• Familiarity with Linux kernel customization, BSP integration, or device driver development.
• Experience working with internationally distributed engineering teams.

Ideal Candidate

A hands-on engineer who combines strong Linux expertise with practical product development experience. Someone who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, building secure and reliable connected devices, and contributing to a platform that will power future generations of Access Control and Intrusion products.

We Offer

• Stable employment in a mature engineering environment
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development
• A culture that encourages independence, creativity, and continuous learning
• Competitive salary and benefits package: 

• Meal Vouchers
• LuxMed Medical Insurance
• MultiSport Card
• IKE/IKZE Additional Pension Contribution

Individuals may also be eligible for an annual performance bonus based on both individual and company’s performance. The final compensation for this position will be set based on the individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience as it relates to the job requirements. Kidde Global Solutions is committed to providing a competitive benefits package to our employees.

Your journey with us

We always aim to provide a fair and valuable recruitment process for everyone. If selected, you will follow the next stages:

• Initial call with our recruitment team
• Up to 2 interviews with the Hiring Manager and key stakeholders

Our commitment to you

As an employer of choice, our greatest assets are the expertise, creativity, and passion of our employees. We strive to provide a great place to work that attracts, develops, and retains the best talent, promotes employee engagement, fosters teamwork, and drives innovation for the benefit of our customers. We aim to create an environment where you feel that you belong, with diversity and inclusion as the engine to growth and innovation. We develop and deploy best-in-class programs and practices, providing enriching career opportunities, listening to employee feedback, and always challenging ourselves.

World Leaders in Fire and Life Safety

Kidde Global Solutions is a world leader in fire & life safety solutions tailored for complex commercial facilities to homes. Through iconic, industry-defining brands including Kidde, Kidde Commercial, Edwards, GST, Badger, and Aritech, we provide residential and commercial customers with advanced solutions and services to protect people and property in a wide range of applications, all around the globe.