Senior Firmware & 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 (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.

Contract Type: Full Time

Role: Senior Firmware & Embedded Linux Engineer

Department: R&D / Engineering

At Aritech, as part of Kidde Global Solutions Commercial Fire Business Unit, you’ll be part of a team 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.

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 develop software ranging from Linux-based applications and platform services to firmware running on ARM microcontrollers.

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.
• Translates system requirements into software and firmware solutions.
• Develop software for Embedded Linux systems as well as firmware for ARM-based microcontrollers.
• Participates in architecture discussions spanning Linux, firmware, communication protocols, and hardware integration.
• Contributes throughout the entire product lifecycle from concept and development to deployment and maintenance.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure successful product delivery.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software for Embedded Linux platforms.
• Develop firmware for ARM-based microcontrollers used in security devices.
• Design and implement communication mechanisms between Linux processors and microcontroller subsystems.
• Develop platform services, communication layers, and device management functionality.
• Develop software and firmware with a focus on reliability, cybersecurity, performance, and maintainability.
• Customize and maintain Embedded Linux distributions using Yocto or Buildroot.
• Develop Python-based tools for automation, diagnostics, testing, manufacturing support, and engineering productivity.
• Support hardware bring-up, board-level integration, and troubleshooting activities.
• Participate in system verification, validation, certification, and production readiness activities.
• Collaborate closely with Hardware, Systems Engineering, Cybersecurity, QA, and Product Management teams.
• 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 5 years of experience in embedded software or firmware development.
• Strong experience with Embedded Linux development.
• Excellent knowledge of C/C++.
• Good knowledge of Python for automation, testing, diagnostics, and development tooling.
• Experience developing firmware for ARM Cortex-M microcontrollers such as STM32, NXP, TI, or similar platforms.
• Experience with RTOS environments such as FreeRTOS or Zephyr.
• Strong understanding of Linux fundamentals.
• Practical experience with Yocto and/or Buildroot.
• Experience developing communication protocols and hardware interfaces.
• Strong debugging skills using JTAG/SWD debuggers, logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, and related tools.
• Experience with Git and modern development workflows.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with electronic security systems, including Access Control, Intrusion Detection, or Video Surveillance products.
• Experience implementing Secure Boot, secure firmware/software updates, and device authentication mechanisms.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles for connected devices.
• Experience with secure communication technologies such as TLS and certificate-based authentication.
• Familiarity with Linux kernel customization, BSP integration, or device driver development.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks.
• Experience working with cloud-connected or IoT devices.
• Experience collaborating with globally distributed engineering teams.

Ideal Candidate

A versatile embedded engineer who is equally comfortable developing Linux applications and low-level microcontroller firmware. The ideal candidate understands how to design complete embedded solutions, integrating Linux platforms, ARM microcontrollers, communication interfaces, and cybersecurity features into reliable products that support both Access Control and Intrusion product families.

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.