About this role
Single Position
About the Opportunity
Our team in Ericsson is responsible for a Yocto-based distribution used in some of Ericsson's most important products. We're looking for engineers with a kernel and/or Yocto background to join our team.
Available roles are:
- 1 Senior Linux Engineer with a focus on kernel-related development and support
- 2 Senior Linux Engineers with a focus on both Yocto and the kernel as well as build-related technologies
We work in a hybrid model, and our primary location is Stockholm (Kista), where almost all of the team works. Other cities in Sweden can be considered as well.
What You Will Do
Our team works with everything related to delivering our distribution. Areas where your skills would be valuable include:
- Development of embedded systems using Yocto
- Kernel work, whether in the kernel community or in a corporate context
- Implement and maintain Linux kernel extensions
- Contribution to upstream open-source communities, including the Linux kernel & Yocto communities, enabling you to drive strategic activities for Ericsson
- Integrate third-party drivers into kernels we deliver
- Develop and configure system tools, bootloaders, etc.
- Bring up prototype boards and hardware in collaboration with hardware and embedded systems software development teams inside Ericsson
- Debug and resolve field issues, such as kernel crashes
- Interact with technical staff in the organization(s) using our Yocto-based distribution
Skills
- You Bring
Successful applicants will ideally have:
- M.S. Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering or equivalent experience
- Experience in Linux kernel development and contributing to the Linux kernel community (please reference patch submissions)
- Experience working with Yocto and in the Yocto community
- Experience developing in embedded Linux environments
- Experience and proficiency in open-source community norms and behaviors, such as Linux kernel developers, and associated system tool communities
- Strong communication skills
Deadline
Deadline: 11.11.2026
Why join Ericsson?
At Ericsson, you´ll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what´s possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world’s toughest problems. You´ll be challenged, but you won’t be alone. You´ll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.
What happens once you apply?
Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values at Ericsson, that's why we champion it in everything we do. We truly believe that by collaborating with people with different experiences we drive innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. learn more.
Primary country and city: Sweden (SE) || Stockholm
Req ID: 792757