Linux Acquisition Software Development

Jobtailor; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced software engineer to design, implement, and maintain acquisition software components for Linux. You will develop kernel drivers for frame grabbers and GigE Vision devices, build user-space libraries, and optimize performance for high‑bandwidth image capture.

You will work with GenICam, GenTL, and related standards, contribute to test automation, CI/CD, and debugging across hardware, FPGA, and customer applications in a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, AI, or equivalent experience.
• Strong C and C++ software development experience.
• Proficiency in Python and Linux platform development.
• Experience with Linux kernel drivers and high‑bandwidth I/O systems.
• Familiarity with GenICam, GenTL, GigE Vision, and related imaging standards.
• Knowledge of version control, automated testing, and CI/CD practices.
• Experience with static analysis and security‑oriented development.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain acquisition software components for Linux platforms.
• Develop and maintain Linux kernel drivers for frame grabbers and GigE Vision devices.
• Create, maintain, and validate unit/integration tests and CI pipelines.
• Optimize performance, memory usage, and throughput for high‑bandwidth image acquisition systems.
• Investigate and resolve complex issues across hardware, drivers, and software stacks.

Skills

C Programming

C++ Programming

Python Programming

Multithreaded Programming

Linux Kernel Driver Development

Debugging Complex Software Issues

Software Testing

CI/CD Pipelines

Static Code Analysis

GenICam/GenTL/GigE Vision

High-Performance I/O

Docker

Virtualization

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Git

Docker

CI/CD Pipelines

Sanitizers (ASAN/TSAN/UBSAN)

GenICam/GenTL/GigE Vision

Camera Link HS/CoaXPress

Virtualization

Job description

• Design, implement, and maintain acquisition software components for Linux platforms


• Develop and maintain Linux kernel drivers for frame grabbers and GigE Vision acquisition devices


• Develop user-space libraries, APIs, SDK components, and GenTL producers


• Optimize software performance, memory usage, and throughput for high-bandwidth image acquisition systems


• Investigate and resolve complex issues involving hardware, drivers, operating systems, and customer applications


• Support integration with GenICam, GenTL, GigE Vision, CoaXPress, and Camera Link HS standards


• Create, maintain, and execute automated software tests


• Develop unit tests, integration tests, and system-level validation suites


• Improve software test coverage and quality metrics


• Perform root-cause analysis and debugging of software defects


• Utilize static code analysis, sanitizers, and other quality assurance tools


• Participate in design reviews, code reviews, and cybersecurity assessments


• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and automated build systems


• Develop scripting and automation tools using Python and shell scripting


• Support software packaging, deployment, and installation on Linux distributions


• Leverage and evaluate AI-assisted development tools and technologies


• Apply AI techniques for log analysis, test generation, anomaly detection, and software engineering workflows


• Work closely with hardware, FPGA, product management, QA, and customer support teams


• Participate in technical discussions, project planning, and architecture reviews


• Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge sharing

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, or equivalent experience


• Strong software development experience in C and C++


• Programming experience in Python


• Experience developing software on Linux platforms


• Experience with multithreaded and concurrent software development


• Experience debugging complex software issues in Linux environments


• Understanding of Linux system internals and operating system concepts


• Knowledge of source control (Git), code reviews, automated testing, and continuous integration


• Experience developing and maintaining unit tests


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills


• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative multidisciplinary team environment


• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English


• Experience developing Linux kernel drivers


• Experience with PCIe, DMA, interrupt handling, and high-performance I/O systems


• Experience with Ethernet protocols


• Experience with machine vision, image acquisition, or industrial automation systems


• Familiarity with GenICam, GenTL, GigE Vision, Camera Link HS, CoaXPress, or similar imaging standards


• Experience with static analysis and security-focused development practices


• Experience using sanitizers such as ASAN, TSAN, and UBSAN


• Experience with automated test frameworks and test-driven development (TDD)


• Familiarity with cybersecurity principles and secure software development lifecycle


• Experience with Docker, virtualization, or cloud-based development environments


• Experience using AI-assisted coding, testing, and software development tools


• Knowledge of GPU architecture and programming

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in developing and maintaining software components for Linux platforms, including Linux kernel drivers and user-space libraries. Proficient in utilizing AI techniques and tools for software development and testing, while ensuring high performance and quality through automated testing and debugging.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• C Programming


• C++ Programming


• Linux Kernel Driver Development


• Python Programming


• Automated Testing Frameworks

Hard Skills

• Linux Software Development


• Multithreaded Programming


• Debugging Complex Software Issues


• Static Code Analysis


• Unit Testing


• Continuous Integration


• High-Performance I/O Systems


• Machine Vision


• Image Acquisition


• AI-Assisted Development Tools

Soft Skills

• Analytical Problem-Solving


• Collaborative Teamwork


• Written Communication


• Verbal Communication

Industry Keywords

• Image Acquisition Systems


• Industrial Automation


• Cybersecurity Principles


• Secure Software Development Lifecycle


• GPU Architecture

Tools & Technologies

• Git


• Docker


• CI/CD Pipelines


• Sanitizers


• GenICam


• GenTL


• GigE Vision


• Camera Link HS


• CoaXPress


• Virtualization