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Freelance Linux Driver Developer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Develop and maintain Linux kernel drivers and low-level system software for embedded compute ... S. Military Veteran experienced with tactical equipment from a user or developer perspective

Embedded Software Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$134K - $215K/yr

With an engineering-first culture, ACS values technical excellence and innovation. Backed by our ... Develop and maintain Linux kernel drivers for Jetson-based platforms, supporting Ethernet NICs, USB ...

Freelance: Nuke - Chicago

Chicago, IL · On-site

$64.75 - $73/hr

Photoshop and Linux experience * Must have US work authorization Desired Skills: * Knowledge of ... Programming and coding experience and knowledge * Experience with Hiero, Shotgun, After effects ...

Embedded Software Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$134K - $215K/yr

With an engineering-first culture, ACS values technical excellence and innovation. Backed by our ... Develop and maintain Linux kernel drivers for Jetson-based platforms, supporting Ethernet NICs, USB ...

Embedded Software Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$130K - $171K/yr

We are seeking a highly skilled Embedded Linux Software Engineer specializing in Jetson hardware platforms and driver development. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience configuring ...

WI · On-site

$120 - $180/hr

Freelance / Contrat (selon le projet) Langues : Anglais obligatoire - Français souhaité ... Role En tant qu'Expert Linux Sécurité, vous serez notamment amené à : * Gérer le cycle de vie ...

Embedded Software Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$130K - $171K/yr

We are seeking a highly skilled Embedded Linux Software Engineer specializing in Jetson hardware platforms and driver development. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience configuring ...

Senior FPGA Engineer

Salters, SC

$133K - $172K/yr

Hands-on experience with Python , C/C++ , or Linux driver development for FPGA-integrated systems ... Ability to work in cross-functional, fast-paced engineering teams. * Attention to detail and high ...

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Specialist Software Engineer

L3HHCM20

Salt Lake City, UT

Full-time

Posted 13 days ago


Job description

Job Title: Specialist, Software Engineering

Job Code: 41188

Job Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Job Schedule: 9/80 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have every other Friday off

 

Job Description:

We are seeking a Board Support Package (BSP) software engineer with experience in embedded real-time software development. This position supports existing and next-generation military communications software while working close to hardware, drivers, boot code, RTOS, interfaces, and platform integration. An engineer in this position is responsible for creating designs, adding features to current designs, and developing operating system configurations.

 

Essential Functions:

Configuring and patching U-boot and Linux for an embedded system

Configuring the root file system for an embedded system

Configuring Linux device trees

Linux boot process on an embedded system

BASH scripting

 

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Minimum of 4 years embedded software engineering experience        

  • C++ experience
  • Experience or familiarity in 
    • PetaLinux
    • Yocto
    • VxWorks
    • Linux driver development
    • Buildroot
    • jffs2, UBI, and ubifs
    • Busybox
    • Board bring-up / JTAG
  • Experience debugging hardware
  • Experience with Linux kernel/device drivers
  • Design and implement software for embedded devices from requirements to production using C and C++ in a cross compiled environment
  • Third party and open source software license documentation
  • Familiarity with code revision management tools such as BitBucket
  • DoD SECRET security clearance or be qualified to obtain one

 

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