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About the Role

Smart Design is searching for a freelance embedded Linux platform engineer to join us for an exciting client project. You'll own the platform layer, from firmware power-on to a locked-down, encrypted system, plus the kernel and device integration underneath our applications.

Responsibilities

Maintain the x86 secure boot chain (UEFI, shim, bootloader, signed kernels and modules)
Implement full disk encryption with TPM2-based unlocking and recovery
Configure, patch, and compile custom Linux kernels
Write and maintain kernel modules for custom hardware
Integrate USB devices across classes, and write udev rules for naming, permissions, and hotplug

Requirements

UEFI secure boot on x86, including key management and module signing
Full disk encryption on Linux (LUKS2, ideally with TPM2)
Solid understanding of the x86/UEFI boot process
USB protocol and device classes (HID, CDC, UVC, UAC, mass storage)
udev rules
Kernel module development and kernel compilation
Strong C, plus Bash and Python

Skills

Hardware debugging tools (logic analyzers, USB analyzers)
Yocto or Buildroot
USB gadget mode

Location

Brooklyn, NY

Work Type

Full-time
Hybrid
Freelance

Experience Level

Dependent on years of experience

Salary/Compensations

$100 - $130/hour

About the Company

We build x86-based Linux devices for the field.