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Software Engineer - Onboard Platform/High Level OS

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Palo Alto, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/10/2026
Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, Yoh - A Day & Zimmerman Company, is seeking the following. Apply via Dice today!

Software Engineer Onboard Platform/High Level OS

Meet the team:

The Onboard Platform - High Level OS team is an embedded software team which is responsible for managing OS bring-up and maintenance including but not limited to kernel/device tree, rootfs, runtime configs, firmware, secure-world interfaces, and secure boot for onboard/secondary systems.



What you ll do:

  • Produce, test, and maintain Board Support Packages for a variety of platforms
  • Develop and maintain Linux kernel modules
  • Implement secure boot mechanisms
  • Work closely with a multidisciplinary team of hardware, software and system engineers to ensure the success of our product

What you'll need to succeed:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics or a related field and 4 years of relevant experience (or Master's degree and 2 years of relevant experience, or PhD)
  • Experience with Yocto/OpenEmbedded, buildroot, or similar Linux packaging technologies
  • Bootloader experience, including but not limited to U-Boot or UEFI.

Nice to have (optional):

  • Experience in working with Multi-Processor/Heterogeneous SoC Platforms
  • Experience with Secure Boot, DMVerity, FSCrypt, and other production-security technologies
  • Experience using the gtest framework for unit test development
  • Development and support of software tools and infrastructure that improve developer experience
  • Expertise in Linux-based software development and related technologies including gtests, Python, Bazel, and Docker.

Estimated Min Rate: $70.00

Estimated Max Rate: $90.00

What s In It for You?

We welcome you to be a part of the largest and legendary global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh s network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh s extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh s vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you. Benefit eligibility is in accordance with applicable laws and client requirements. Benefits include:

  • Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20 hours per week)
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20 hours per week)
  • Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20 hours per week)
  • MetLife Voluntary Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 401K Retirement Savings Plan
  • Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
  • Referral Bonus Programs
  • Certification and training opportunities

Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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For California applicants, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All of the material job duties described in this posting are job duties for which a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment.

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Salary : $70 - $90

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