Embedded Linux development services

Launch advanced embedded devices with Innowise. Our experience spans greenfield development or legacy overhaul, ensuring embedded systems are optimized for manufacturing and decades-long reliability.

15+

years of embedded development

30+

embedded Linux engineers

70+

delivered embedded projects

Launch advanced embedded devices with Innowise. Our experience spans greenfield development or legacy overhaul, ensuring embedded systems are optimized for manufacturing and decades-long reliability.

15+

years of embedded development

30+

embedded Linux engineers

70+

delivered embedded projects

Our embedded Linux development services

  • Linux system design
  • BSP development
  • GUI & HMI development
  • OTA update implementation
  • Kernel customization & low-level integration
  • OS migration & porting
  • Security hardening & compliance

Linux system design

Ensure robust and predictable hardware management with our custom-built Linux backbone. We design and implement Linux-based embedded architectures, where HAL, OS, service, and application layers are optimized for maintainability and predictable performance.

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BSP development

We develop board support packages to bring up specific PCBs, which include bootloader configuration, driver integration, and validation for stability. BSPs we design support future Linux kernel upgrades and enable hardware revisions with minimal rework.

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GUI & HMI development

Our intuitive user interfaces and HMIs focus on cohesive hardware interaction and provide safe and convenient system control. We optimize various input solutions for embedded devices, from touchscreens and buttons to encoders and gestures.

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OTA update implementation

We enable fail-safe remote updates for embedded Linux devices while maintaining uptime. By implementing secure and robust over-the-air update mechanisms for firmware, OS, and applications, we ensure predictable rollouts, safe rollbacks, and long-term device stability.

IT operations team tracks software patch rollout in real time via a mobile device interface.

Kernel customization & low-level integration

The Innowise team adapts and maintains Linux kernels and develops low-level components under your hardware requirements. The kernels we deliver are both predictable and highly configurable, crucial for maintaining embedded systems over the long haul.

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OS migration & porting

We make OS migration and porting seamless. Whether you're responding to hardware obsolescence (EOL), launching a next-gen product, or modernizing a legacy codebase, we adapt every layer of your software stack to new hardware or OS.

Data engineer interacts with a visual dashboard to orchestrate real-time data synchronization across systems.

Security hardening & compliance

Innowise helps protect you against device hacking and data compromise by hardening security at the firmware level. As an ISO 27001-certified vendor, we embed secure boot, access control, encryption, and other mechanisms to shield your systems and guarantee regulatory compliance.

Automated digital shield protects company infrastructure from evolving threats in a high-speed data environment

Linux system design

Ensure robust and predictable hardware management with our custom-built Linux backbone. We design and implement Linux-based embedded architectures, where HAL, OS, service, and application layers are optimized for maintainability and predictable performance. Software engineer managing tasks on a laptop, focused on a project in a technology-driven environment

BSP development

We develop board support packages to bring up specific PCBs, which include bootloader configuration, driver integration, and validation for stability. BSPs we design support future Linux kernel upgrades and enable hardware revisions with minimal rework. Software engineer configuring applications on a laptop surrounded by server monitors in a modern tech workspace

GUI & HMI development

Our intuitive user interfaces and HMIs focus on cohesive hardware interaction and provide safe and convenient system control. We optimize various input solutions for embedded devices, from touchscreens and buttons to encoders and gestures. UI designer fine-tunes high-fidelity mockups to align with product branding

OTA update implementation

We enable fail-safe remote updates for embedded Linux devices while maintaining uptime. By implementing secure and robust over-the-air update mechanisms for firmware, OS, and applications, we ensure predictable rollouts, safe rollbacks, and long-term device stability. IT operations team tracks software patch rollout in real time via a mobile device interface.

Kernel customization & low-level integration

The Innowise team adapts and maintains Linux kernels and develops low-level components under your hardware requirements. The kernels we deliver are both predictable and highly configurable, crucial for maintaining embedded systems over the long haul. Software engineer explaining source code to a team member during a collaborative coding session

OS migration & porting

We make OS migration and porting seamless. Whether you're responding to hardware obsolescence (EOL), launching a next-gen product, or modernizing a legacy codebase, we adapt every layer of your software stack to new hardware or OS. Data engineer interacts with a visual dashboard to orchestrate real-time data synchronization across systems.

Security hardening & compliance

Innowise helps protect you against device hacking and data compromise by hardening security at the firmware level. As an ISO 27001-certified vendor, we embed secure boot, access control, encryption, and other mechanisms to shield your systems and guarantee regulatory compliance. Automated digital shield protects company infrastructure from evolving threats in a high-speed data environment

We develop embedded Linux solutions for

Industrial control systems

IoT gateways & edge devices

Medical embedded systems

Automotive embedded platforms

Consumer electronics

Networking & communication devices

Which system needs an upgrade?

Choose Innowise as your embedded Linux development partner

For over 19 years, Innowise has supported clients on complex industry-specific embedded projects, from consulting and architecture design to delivery. Our quality management framework is validated by ISO 9001 certification, guaranteeing a systematic and traceable approach to product development and updates.

Experience in enterprise-grade engineering

Our portfolio includes embedded Linux development projects for enterprise-scale applications: from robotics and automotive to medical and energy control embedded systems.

Full-stack embedded expertise

We cover the entire firmware stack: Linux kernel, BSP, drivers, and middleware, as well as hardware design. You receive a fully integrated, ready-to-production solution.

Predictable project delivery

During meticulous discovery, we set and agree on milestones. During development, we stay transparent through reporting and shared task tracking, so you can monitor progress in real time.

Scalable teams for continuous development

With a 3,500+ talent pool and multi-stage hiring pipelines, we quickly scale teams up and down as your product evolves. You can also tap into broader expertise, such as edge AI or cloud integration.

Long-term maintenance and support

We troubleshoot immediately and provide proactive support to enhance performance, usability, security, and feature set in line with market demands.

Collaborative approach

Our engineers proactively flag issues and stay open to feedback, so you can communicate concerns directly and resolve them quickly.

Awards & recognitions

Innowise is regularly praised for its workflows, service quality, and delivery by top-rated industry and professional review platforms.
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Technologies we use

Embedded programming languages

  • C
  • C++
  • Python
  • Rust

Embedded Linux distributions & build systems

  • Yocto Project
  • Buildroot
  • Debian
  • Ubuntu
  • Make
  • CMake

Connectivity & protocols

  • CAN
  • Wi-Fi
  • Ethernet
  • BLE
  • Zigbee
  • LoRaWAN
  • MQTT
  • HTTP
  • CoAP
  • SSH
  • DDS
  • USB
  • MIPI

Embedded graphics & media

  • DRM
  • GStreamer
  • FFmpeg
  • OpenGL
  • Vulkan
  • NVENC

Embedded UI & HMI frameworks

  • Qt
  • PyQT
  • LVGL
  • Chromium

Hardware platforms & chip vendors

  • ARM
  • NXP
  • NVIDIA
  • Raspberry Pi
  • Broadcom
  • STMicroelectronics
  • Texas Instruments
Embedded design of any complexity
From legacy modernization to edge AI implementations, Innowise covers the full spectrum of embedded Linux.

Advanced embedded Linux capabilities

Embedded Linux development process

Step 1: Requirements engineering

You share your expectations for the embedded system, and we study or engineer requirement specifications, creating a tailored development plan.

Step 2: Linux kernel & BSP development

Then, we customize the board support package and optimize Linux kernels to ensure compatibility with your specific hardware.

Step 3: Driver & system integration

Next, our team integrates essential drivers and middleware to support ongoing hardware–software communication and prevent system hangs or data loss.

Step 4: Testing & production validation

Finally, we perform extensive testing, including functional, stress, and validation tests. The resulting system enters production fully compliant with industry standards, ready to be deployed.

What our clients say

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Nonzaliseko Phamane Senior Technology Leader Metropolitan
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Prior to starting our engagement, we had reviewed several IT companies on the market, and none compared to Innowise in terms of cost of service and the calibre of software developers that worked with us on the project.

  • Industry Financial services
  • Team size 5 specialists
  • Duration 18+ months
  • Services System architecture review, chatbot & payment processing system development
Nikolay Orlov CEO KEYtec AG
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What I found most impressive about Innowise was their ability to adapt to our specific needs while maintaining strict timelines. They combined a customer-centric approach with strong project management skills, ensuring that deliverables were of high quality and on time.

  • Industry Financial services
  • Team size 2 specialists
  • Duration 8 months
  • Services IT managed services
Tim Benedict CTO Vitreus
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Innowise has successfully delivered the client's MVP, marking the project's success. The team has offered excellent project management, as they're highly efficient and always deliver on time. Overall, their passion and depth of expertise are outstanding.

  • Industry Business services
  • Team size30 specialists
  • Duration15 months
  • ServicesArchitectural design, blockchain, custom development

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FAQ

Linux is device-independent, running on everything from tiny microcontrollers to full-fledged ARM or x86 boards. It controls complex hardware and comes with thousands of prebuilt software libraries, tools, and community-supported drivers. It’s open source and can be tweaked to match your performance, security, and real-time needs.

Linux offers a full-featured OS with multitasking, networking, and rich libraries, while an RTOS prioritizes predictable, low-latency responses. Linux is used for general-purpose and near-real-time applications, while RTOS is built for instantaneous responses, ideal for safety-critical embedded systems.

We target ARM, NXP, and microcontroller-based boards, including STM32, ESP32, Raspberry Pi, and Nvidia Jetson devices. Essentially, any platform where Linux or RTOS can run.

It depends on the scope. A simple Linux kernel adaptation with BSP and driver setup can take a few weeks. A full system integration with custom applications, graphics, and security hardening can stretch over several months. For complex, compliance-heavy hardware, such as medical embedded Linux devices or industrial robots, it can take up to 6–12 months.

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