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Senior/Staff Software Engineer - Embedded Linux Operating Systems
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In this role, you will:
Design, develop, and maintain the operating system platform that powers various on-bot devices and applications
Architect and implement platform-level software to support robust and scalable robotics infrastructure
Configure and manage embedded Linux build systems (e.g., Yocto) and bootloader processes (e.g., U-Boot) to ensure reliable system startup and maintenance
Develop and optimize device drivers and kernel-space components using C, C++, or Rust to meet performance and reliability requirements
Collaborate cross-functionally to support seamless integration and delivery of the OS platform, triage issues, support new hardware bring-up and manufacturing functions
Qualifications
- 8+ years delivering production systems and software applications, 2+ years of delivering custom Embedded Linux operating systems
- Have a deep understanding of Linux, build systems like Yocto, and bootloaders like U-Boot
- Be familiar with Linux init systems (e.g., systemd), containerization concepts (e.g., chroot, cgroups, Linux namespaces), and filesystems
- Understand device drivers and kernel-space code and proficiency in a language without automatic memory management (e.g., C or C++), and in multiple scripting languages like bash and Python
- Strong written and verbal communication skills along with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience
Bonus Qualifications
Experience with embedded Linux in a robotics application
Familiarity with security software: PKI, secure boot, OTA software update, hardware key storage, etc.
Familiarity with Nvidia GPUs, Nvidia Thor/Orin, Cuda, TRT, etc.
Graduate degree with a focus on networking, operating systems, or firmware
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