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Magnet Forensics is a global leader in digital investigative software for acquiring, analyzing, and sharing evidence from computers, smartphones, tablets, and IoT devices. This role is an Embedded Linux Engineering Lead responsible for leading embedded Linux development for custom hardware products in a 50/50 split between technical leadership and hands-on development, with growth potential into formal people management within 6–12 months. What You'll Do • Provide day-to-day technical and execution leadership for the embedded Linux function, translating platform goals into actionable work • Contribute directly to bootloader, kernel, device tree, root filesystem, build system, update system, board bring-up, debugging, and release work • Plan team work, set priorities, coordinate assignments, and review technical direction to keep the team focused on near-term objectives • Work closely with hardware, firmware, QA, manufacturing, security, and application software teams to deliver reliable Linux-based products • Progressively take on formal leadership responsibilities including mentoring, hiring input, performance feedback, and team ownership as the team grows What You Need • Strong embedded Linux experience on custom hardware platforms • Strong C, Python, and/or shell scripting skills • Practical experience with Linux kernel configuration, device trees, bootloaders, root filesystems, board support packages, and build systems such as Buildroot or Yocto • Proven ability to debug low-level hardware/software integration issues • Prior experience as a technical lead, team lead, or senior engineer responsible for coordinating other engineers • Clear written and verbal communication • Willingness to lead a small technical team of embedded engineers • Must reside in the United States Nice to Have • Experience with secure boot, signed updates, encrypted storage, or device identity • Experience with production update systems for embedded Linux such as SWUpdate, RAUC, Mender, or Hawkbit • Experience with production concerns for Linux devices including image generation, factory provisioning, diagnostics, or manufacturing test • Experience with ARM SoCs, NXP i.MX, Xilinx/Zynq/Kria, FPGA SoCs, or similar platforms $148,000–$198,000 USD per year