Embedded Linux Developer

Who we are

Distran is a fast-growing, award-winning, Swiss high technology company producing an extraordinary product: a sensor that literally sees the sounds. Our unique product is used by major global players in Oil and Gas, Chemical, Power and even Space Exploration to detect gas leaks before they become dangerous to either humans or the environment. With strong growth in 35+ countries, our company continues to expand thanks to our amazing people passionate about innovation, climate change, and protecting the environment.

About the role

As an Embedded Linux Developer, you will act as a key link between our electronics and software teams, driving the performance of our cutting-edge products. You’ll play a pivotal role in designing, optimizing, and implementing solutions for systems with multiple microprocessors and microcontrollers. If you’re passionate about Linux kernel development, driver integration, and the intersection of hardware and software, we’d love to hear from you!

In this role, your responsibilities will be to:

• Design, develop, and optimize Embedded Linux environments for hardware systems.


• Work on Linux kernel-level development, including writing, modifying, and maintaining device drivers.


• Collaborate closely with the electronics team to integrate and troubleshoot electronic components.


• Write clean, efficient code to support embedded system applications.


• Develop and implement testing frameworks to automate the validation of hardware and electronics.

Your profile 

• Msc in Computer Science, Electronics or related field


• Two years or more of professional experience working as an Embedded Linux developer is required


• Hands-on experience deploying Linux kernels using Buildroot, Yocto, or nixOS.


• Deep knowledge of Linux kernel development and expertise in driver implementation.


• Familiarity with standard bus protocols like I2C, SPI, USB, and UART.


• Experience with automated testing frameworks for hardware and electronics.

Nice to have:

• Proficiency in programming languages such as C, C++, Python, or Rust for embedded systems.


• Knowledge of bootloaders like uBoot, RAUC, and zero-copy via axi-DMA.


• Familiarity with real-time operating systems like ThreadX.


• Experience with FPGA or DSP data processing.

What we offer

Bringing groundbreaking innovative technology to a market best-seller is a rewarding social and professional experience. This job is for you if you like to give meaning to your work and have a strong impact on a product, on a company and on your professional growth. Besides a competitive salary package, since the establishment of our offices, our employees in Zurich have been enjoying working in a multicultural and central location in the heart of a vibrant neighborhood of Zürich, as well as engaging weekly events sponsored by us.

Note to agencies

Distran does not accept unsolicited resumes from any sources other than directly from a candidate. Distran will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited offer, even in a situation where Distran employs the relevant candidate. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Distran’s Human Resources team to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed agreement for service and in response to a specific job opening. Distran will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place.

We kindly request all applicants to submit their applications in English. As part of our evaluation process, we will only consider applications that are presented in English.