Senior Embedded Linux Engineer

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.

• 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 feature

• 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 tool chains, cross‑compiling, and kernel/boot‑loader customization
• Comfortable working with hardware prototypes, schematics, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers
• Eligibility to work in the U.S.

• 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, boot loader recovery, or automated hardware tests
• Knowledge of edge AI model deployment
• Familiarity with USB Super Speed, linux gadget drivers, and PCIe peripherals
• Experience working with mobile or IoT linux devices

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Nor will BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGIES 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.