Embedded DevOps Engineer (Yocto / CI/CD / OTA)
Help a high-growth startup scale embedded devices from prototype to production.
This is an opportunity to build the release engineering foundation behind intelligent edge devices deployed in the real world. You'll own how firmware moves from code commit to production deployment, creating the systems that enable reliable releases across large fleets of connected devices.
Rather than maintaining existing processes, you'll design and implement them from the ground up. If you enjoy solving infrastructure challenges, improving developer productivity, and building systems that directly impact product quality, this role offers significant ownership and visibility.
What You'll Do
- Design and build scalable CI/CD pipelines for embedded Linux environments
- Own Yocto-based build, release, and deployment workflows
- Implement automated firmware delivery and OTA (Over-the-Air) update systems
- Integrate Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL/HITL) testing into release pipelines
- Create automated test and validation frameworks
- Improve build reproducibility, reliability, and deployment confidence
- Partner with embedded, cloud, and test engineering teams to streamline development workflows
- Enable a team of approximately 25 engineers to move faster through automation and tooling
What We're Looking For
Required Experience
- Strong CI/CD pipeline experience (GitHub Actions preferred, Jenkins acceptable)
- Experience supporting embedded systems development environments
- Strong Python development skills
- Experience building automated testing and release systems
- Hands-on DevOps or Release Engineering experience
- Experience working with Linux-based embedded platforms
Preferred Experience
- Yocto build system expertise
- Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL/HITL) testing integration
- OTA update systems
- Golang experience
- Familiarity with C++ or Rust development environments
- AWS experience
- Experience supporting connected devices, IoT products, wearables, or edge computing platforms
Why Join
- Build critical infrastructure from the ground up
- Direct ownership over build, test, and release systems
- High-impact role supporting products deployed in the field
- Collaborative engineering team with quick decision-making
- Startup environment with significant influence on technical direction
- Hybrid work environment
- Daily lunch provided
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Palo Alto, CA.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $75.00 - $85.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace TypeThis is a hybrid position in Palo Alto,CA.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Oct 9, 2026.
About TEKsystems
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services
Were a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. Were a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. Were strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. Were building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
Posting ID: JP-006314265