Embedded Linux Software Engineer

Job Description

Alare Technologies is a team delivering the best solutions for today’s complex unmanned aircraft challenges. We are seeking a talented Embedded Linux Software Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be a professional with 3+ years of experience in producing high-quality, robust embedded software. Experience with Embedded Linux is a must. Come help be part of emerging small, unmanned aircraft technology!

• Develop flight software applications running on embedded Linux platforms for unmanned aircraft
• Collaborate with hardware engineering to bring up new boards, integrate device drivers, and validate interfaces between software and electronics.
• Maintain board support package software for embedded Linux platforms
• Create reliable software solutions in compliance with internal and external requirements
• Plan and execute software testing at the module, subsystem, and system levels using automated tools, simulation frameworks, and structured test procedures
• Support deployment, configuration, monitoring, and ongoing maintenance of software across a distributed fleet of embedded devices
• System-level debugging and root cause analysis across hardware and software

• Proficiency developing embedded Linux applications in C/C++, with Python and Bash for tooling and test scripting
• Familiarity with concurrent, multi-process design and service management using systemd
• Practical understanding of networking fundamentals and communication patterns, including TCP/UDP, IPC, and messaging frameworks such as ZeroMQ
• Hands-on experience with Linux kernel internals, device drivers, and device-tree configuration on custom boards
• Experience developing on NVIDIA Jetson or similar embedded SoCs.
• Ability to bring up hardware interfaces and debug drivers for I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, USB
• Low-level microcontroller development experience (STM
  32, PIC)
• Usage of tools such as oscilloscopes, protocol analyzers, and low-level instrumentation
• Understanding of electrical schematics and PCB layouts
• Experience with Ardupilot is a strong plus

Full-time

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

A requirement of the position is US Person status (citizen of the United States or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence).