The Role
Develop and maintain an in-house Linux distribution for test and measurement products. Responsibilities include deployment, configuration, long-term maintenance, C and C++ software development, Linux kernel and driver work, testing, documentation, and process improvement. The role requires embedded systems, networking, real-time Linux, hardware, cross-compilation, and toolchain experience, along with collaboration and continuous learning.
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Your role
- Develop and maintain the in-house Linux distribution for our test and measurement products
- Manage the deployment, configuration and long-term maintenance of the Linux distribution
- Specify, design and implement software components and system functions in C and C++
- Test, document and maintain the software you develop
- Actively contribute to the continuous improvement of our products, technologies and development methods
- Keep your technical knowledge up to date and share it with your colleagues
- Shape and enhance our development processes
What makes you a great fit
- A degree or comparable technical education in information technology, communications engineering or a related field
- At least five years of professional experience developing software components or systems in C and C++ on Linux
- Practical experience in embedded systems development, including Linux kernel and/or driver development
- Practical experience with networking, real-time Linux, embedded hardware, cross-compilation and toolchains
- A structured and solution-oriented approach to software development
- Enjoyment of teamwork combined with a high degree of personal responsibility
What our team appreciates most
- Flexible working models that adapt to your life
- Learning and development opportunities for professional and personal growth
- An international environment with English as our common language
- Wellbeing support, including physical and mental health programs
- An in-house canteen offering freshly prepared meals
- Family & childcare support for working parents, including flexible and holiday childcare options
- Sustainable mobility options and support for eco-friendly commuting
Passion and motivation are just as important to us as the job profile. If the position appeals to you, even if you don't fulfil every requirement, then convince us with your enthusiasm. Your commitment counts!
Let’s connect
For further questions, please feel free to contact us or connect with us on LinkedIn.
OMICRON electronics GmbH
Human Resources, Kristina Rimböck
Phone: +43 59495 2741
About UsLet’s connect
For further questions, please feel free to contact us or connect with us on LinkedIn.
OMICRON electronics GmbH
Human Resources, Kristina Rimböck
Phone: +43 59495 2741
At OMICRON, you’ll work in an environment shaped by trust and openness. We believe that our teams perform at their best when people feel valued, heard and empowered to contribute their ideas. We actively welcome different perspectives and embrace diversity, because it strengthens how we think, collaborate and innovate.
Since 1984, we have been developing testing, diagnostic, monitoring and cybersecurity solutions that help keep energy systems safe, secure and reliable – today used in more than 170 countries worldwide. What connects our teams globally is a shared sense of responsibility: for our work, our customers and each other.
Skills Required
- Degree or comparable technical education in information technology, communications engineering, or a related field
- At least five years of professional experience developing software components or systems in C and C++ on Linux
- Practical embedded systems development experience
- Linux kernel and/or driver development experience
- Practical experience with networking
- Practical experience with real-time Linux
- Practical experience with embedded hardware
- Practical experience with cross-compilation and toolchains
- Structured and solution-oriented approach to software development
- Teamwork combined with a high degree of personal responsibility
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The Company
What We Do
OMICRON serves the electrical power industry with innovative products and services for testing, diagnostics, and monitoring of assets worldwide, aiming to make electricity generation, transmission, and distribution safe, secure, and reliable.






