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Avride

Embedded Linux Kernel Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

Minimum of 5 years of experience in embedded software development. * Strong proficiency in C/C ... Proven, hands-on experience with embedded Linux kernel, including preempt_rt, device drivers and ...

VTG

Systems Architect

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$251K/yr

Experience as a team's software architect, lead software developer, lead DevOps engineer, or similar technical leadership role * 10+ years of software development experience * 5+ years of Linux ...

VTG

Systems Architect with Security Clearance

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$251K/yr

Experience as a team's software architect, lead software developer, lead DevOps engineer, or similar technical leadership role * 10+ years of software development experience * 5+ years of Linux ...

Allen Control Systems

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 ...

Adtran

C++/Linux Software Engineer I

Atlanta, GA · On-site

The Engineer will be expected to use real time software design and programming with C/C++ in a Linux build and Linux development environment. The engineer is expected to be able to create and ...

Adtran

C++/Linux Software Engineer I

Atlanta, GA · On-site

The Engineer will be expected to use real time software design and programming with C/C++ in a Linux build and Linux development environment. The engineer is expected to be able to create and ...

Epitec

Software Engineer

Little Canada, MN · On-site

$80/hr

Linux * Software development through full product life cycle * Strong OpenGL Computer Shader Language or CUDA and general stream programming concept experience * Experience with Nvidia GPU ...

Avride

Embedded Linux Kernel Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

Write, port, and debug complex Linux device drivers for a wide array of vehicle-critical ... Minimum of 5 years of experience in embedded software development. * Strong proficiency in C/C ...

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As of Jul 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for linux software development in the United States is $142,102.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $123,500.00 and $163,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Linux Software Development vs Linux System Administration?

AspectLinux Software DevelopmentLinux System Administration
Primary FocusCreating and maintaining software applications for LinuxManaging, configuring, and maintaining Linux systems
Required SkillsProgramming, debugging, software designSystem setup, network management, security
Work EnvironmentDevelopment teams, software companiesIT departments, data centers
CertificationsLinux Foundation Certified Engineer, LPIC-1Linux Professional Institute Certification, CompTIA Linux+

Linux Software Development focuses on building applications and software solutions for Linux environments, requiring programming skills. Linux System Administration involves managing and maintaining Linux systems, emphasizing configuration and security. Both roles often overlap but serve different core functions within the Linux ecosystem.

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Embedded Linux Kernel Engineer

Avride

Austin, TX • On-site

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Job description

About the team

The Sensors and System Software team is crucial to autonomous driving, developing the core software that allows our vehicles to perceive and understand the world around them. Join our team and directly contribute to groundbreaking autonomous driving technology, revolutionizing transportation. Work with state-of-the-art sensors and technologies, pushing the boundaries of perception. Learn from top engineers, tackle complex challenges, and expand your expertise in real-time systems, embedded software, and sensor fusion. Thrive in a dynamic team of experts, fostering innovation and intellectual stimulation.

About the role

We are seeking a highly experienced Embedded Linux Software Engineer responsible for building and maintaining the custom Linux-based systems that power our cutting-edge embedded devices. You'll work closely with hardware and sensor team colleagues to develop and optimize the low-level software that drives our core technologies.

What you'll do
  • Perform initial board bring-up on new hardware revisions, working closely with hardware engineers to debug and validate system functionality.
  • Working closely with other teams to build and maintain our custom Linux distributions to enable testing, manufacturing and production operations for various embedded devices.
  • Write, port, and debug complex Linux device drivers for a wide array of vehicle-critical peripherals, including: GMSL/FPD-Link cameras, automotive Ethernet and various peripherals: I2C, SPI, PCIe, GPIO, and UART.
  • Support the users by providing technical support and debugging cross disciplinary software and hardware-related problems.
  • Develop, optimize and maintain low-latency, robust low-level userspace software for Camera, LiDAR, Radar, IMU, GNSS, Microphones, and other autonomous vehicle sensors and actuators using C++/Python.
What you'll need
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering and related fields.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in embedded software development.
  • Strong proficiency in C/C++ programming for real-time embedded systems, including working in an asynchronous environment with multiple real-time, low-latency, safety-critical systems processes.
  • Strong skills in Python and Bash for automation, testing and supporting tasks
  • Proven, hands-on experience with embedded Linux kernel, including preempt_rt, device drivers and system services development for ARM-based platforms.
  • Demonstrable experience with board bring-up on custom hardware.
  • Understanding the electrical engineering fundamentals to be able to perform schematics and designs reviews and hardware debugging using oscilloscope, logic analyzers, etc.
  • Experience with common automotive hardware interfaces like CAN, SPI, I2C, PCIe, Ethernet.
  • Experience with Linux networking and debugging network-related issues.
Nice to have
  • 5+ years of experience in software engineering, preferably in self-driving cars or other autonomous vehicles or robotic systems
  • Experience with the Nvidia embedded platforms, including the video processing subsystem - ISP, SerDes, Hardware encoding.
  • Understanding fundamentals of Camera, LiDAR, Radar, IMU, GNSS, and other sensor technologies, including their principles of operation, pros/cons and limitations.
  • Familiarity with ROS or similar frameworks and related communication protocols.

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