iGates is a Tel Aviv–based software house specializing in embedded systems development — from the Linux kernel up to the application layer. We build firmware, drivers, BSPs, and IoT solutions for global enterprises in telecom, industrial automation, defense, medical devices, and retail. Clients include Siemens (industrial PLM), AT&T (telecom), Orange, and Verifone.
Embedded development is the discipline of writing code that runs directly on dedicated hardware, not on a general-purpose server or PC. The code sits close to the metal — sometimes inside the operating system kernel, sometimes on firmware running on a single chip — and is constrained by real-time requirements, memory budgets, power budgets, or all three.
Typical embedded projects include industrial PLCs, automotive control units, medical devices, network routers and switches, consumer and industrial IoT devices, and payment terminals.
Languages: C, C++ (11/17/20), Rust, Assembly (ARM, x86, RISC-V)
OS: Embedded Linux, Yocto, Buildroot, FreeRTOS, Zephyr, VxWorks, Ubuntu Embedded
Hardware: ARM Cortex-A (i.MX, AM335x, Raspberry Pi), Cortex-M (STM32, NRF52, ESP32), RISC-V (ESP32-C, SiFive)
Protocols: I2C, SPI, CAN, Modbus, OPC-UA, MQTT, CoAP, BLE, Wi-Fi, LoRaWAN
Tools: GCC toolchain cross-compilation, GDB remote debugging, OpenOCD, JTAG, U-Boot, Device Tree
Planning an embedded product? We take projects from initial spec to shipped device — including board bring-up, kernel work, and long-term support. Reach out for a no-commitment technical review.
End-to-end engineering capability
Embedded Linux, Yocto, BSP and Linux kernel driver development for industrial IoT and connected devices. iGates has built embedded solutions for Siemens, AT&T, Orange, and Verifone — senior team in Tel Aviv.
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Regular application development runs on a general-purpose operating system such as Windows, macOS, Android, or iOS, with abundant resources. Embedded development runs on dedicated hardware with memory, power, and real-time constraints. Embedded engineers often work at the kernel level, write drivers, adapt bootloaders, and work with industrial protocols. That edge requires deep knowledge of CPU architecture, OS internals, and cross-compilation tooling.
We work with Embedded Linux, including Yocto, Buildroot, and Ubuntu Embedded; Android Open Source Project; and RTOS platforms such as FreeRTOS, Zephyr, and VxWorks. The OS choice depends on real-time requirements, resource budget, and scalability. For most cloud-connected edge projects we use Linux. For hard real-time or ultra-low-power products we use RTOS on Cortex-M.
Yes. We write kernel-level drivers in C: character, block, network, USB, I2C, SPI, MMC, and dedicated platform drivers for new hardware. When a client wants an upstream contribution to the Linux kernel, we prepare patches according to kernel.org standards.
Yocto Project is a framework for building custom Linux distributions for embedded products. Instead of taking Ubuntu and trimming it down, Yocto lets you assemble a minimal system exactly for the hardware and features you need: a dedicated kernel, dedicated packages, and a compact binary. It is the industry standard for projects that need long-term maintenance, security updates, and reproducible builds.
Yes. When a client arrives with a new board, new silicon, or a custom reference design, we take the project from “no Linux boots on this hardware yet” to a complete system. That includes U-Boot bring-up, Device Tree, kernel boot, peripheral drivers, and validation.
Notable projects include work for Siemens in industrial PLM and industrial IoT, AT&T Interwise in telecom platforms, Orange, and Verifone payment-terminal firmware. Thirty years of telecom and industrial experience give the team depth in protocols, industrial standards, and regulatory security requirements.
A focused POC on existing hardware typically takes 6-10 weeks. A product with board bring-up and firmware takes 4-9 months. A complete product with cloud integration and fleet management takes a year or more. We always start with a 2-3 week specification phase that summarizes timeline and cost before committing to full development.
