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Freelance Linux Kernel Engineer Jobs in Katy, TX

LWC, Inc.

Linus Admin/Developer

Houston, TX · On-site

A mid-level System Engineer - Linux Developer to manage a critical project for one of our biggest ... Technical Skills: * An excellent techie with strong experience in OS Engineering, Kernel ...

LWC, Inc.

Linus Admin/Developer

Houston, TX

A mid-level System Engineer - Linux Developer to manage a critical project for one of our biggest ... Technical Skills: * An excellent techie with strong experience in OS Engineering, Kernel ...

Additech, Inc.

FIRMWARE ENGINEER

Houston, TX · On-site

$85 - $110/hr

Knowledge of Linux kernel, RTOS and bare metal (CPU) and embedded C/C++ programming. Familiar with open source tools (gnu) and TCP/IP programming. Familiar with low level protocols (SPI, I2C, RS232 ...

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Systems Software Expert

Spring, TX · On-site

$154K - $182K/yr

Knowledge of Linux kernel developers- device driver development with focus on networking devices * Knowledge of InfiniBand and programming with RDMA Verbs * Background in embedded system architecture ...

Amsys Innovative Solutions

AI Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

Experience with Docker, Kubernetes (AKS), Linux, CI/CD, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, and Terraform/Bicep. * Knowledge of AI evaluation, performance tuning, LangChain, Semantic Kernel, and Azure ...

Socket.dev

System Software Engineer (Kernal)

Houston, TX · On-site

$131 - $205/hr

System Software Engineer (Kernal) Description - The Systems Software Engineer (Kernel) is tasked ... This role encompasses leadership in the design, development, and optimization of Windows and Linux ...

New

Hp

System Software Engineer (Kernal)

Spring, TX

$130K - $205K/yr

System Software Engineer (Kernal) Description - The Systems Software Engineer (Kernel) is tasked ... This role encompasses leadership in the design, development, and optimization of Windows and Linux ...

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Senior Embedded Linux Engineer

Robotics Prcocess Automation, LLC

Houston, TX • On-site

$100 - $130/hr

Other

Posted 17 days ago

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION: We are seeking a Senior Embedded Linux Engineer to join our engineering team and play a critical role in developing the software and firmware that powers drone systems. You’ll design, optimize, and maintain embedded Linux solutions for drone operations, working closely with robotics, hardware, and cloud engineering teams. This is a hands‑on role for an experienced engineer who thrives in fast‑paced environments, loves solving hard technical problems, and wants their work to directly impact public safety.

Key Responsibilities
  • Own Linux kernel CI/CD, cross compilation, and modification pipeline
  • Contribute to system software and hardware architecture decisions, ensuring scalability, reliability, and safety in mission‑critical applications.
  • Integrate new software systems within an embedded Linux system.
  • Integrate new hardware systems within an embedded Linux system by modifying or writing drivers.
  • Debug, profile, and test systems to ensure performance and reliability.
  • Collaborate with robotics, hardware, and cloud teams to integrate new features.
Required
  • Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
  • 3+ years of professional experience in embedded Linux systems development.
  • Experience with embedded Linux platforms (Nvidia Jetson, Qualcomm RB5, NXP i.MX, or similar).
  • Experience in Linux kernel modification, kernel module creation, and driver debugging.
  • Writing and modifying Linux drivers.
  • Familiarity with wireless driver stacks (Wi‑Fi/BT/LTE).
  • Solid understanding of MIPI CSI interfaces, camera sensor integration, and V4L2 pipeline.
  • Proficient with embedded toolchains, cross‑compiling, and kernel/boot‑loader customization.
  • Comfortable working with hardware prototypes, schematics, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.
  • Eligibility to work in the U.S.
Preferred
  • 5+ years of professional experience in embedded Linux systems development.
  • Experience with custom PCB bring‑up and low‑level hardware debugging.
  • Familiarity with sensor initialization via I2C/SPI/CANBUS and power sequencing.
  • Experience with camera tuning (gain, exposure, white balance) or GStreamer pipelines.
  • Proficiency with Yocto or Buildroot for embedded Linux build automation.
  • Experience with JTAG/SWD debuggers, bootloader recovery, or automated hardware tests.
  • Knowledge of edge AI model deployment.
  • Familiarity with USB SuperSpeed, Linux gadget drivers, and PCIe peripherals.
  • Experience working with mobile or IoT Linux devices.

ROBOTIC PROCESS AUTOMATION LLC is an equal opportunity employer inclusive of female, minority, disability and veterans (M/F/D/V). Hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination and all other employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national origin, citizenship/immigration status, veteran status or any other protected status. ROBOTIC PROCESS AUTOMATION LLC will not make any posting or employment decision that does not comply with applicable laws relating to labor and employment, equal opportunity, employment eligibility requirements or related matters. Nor will ROBOTIC PROCESS AUTOMATION LLC require in a posting or otherwise U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency in the U.S. as a condition of employment except as necessary to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or federal, state, or local government contract.

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