Linux Acquisition Software Development

FLIR Systems, Inc.; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 107,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vacation plan

Retirement plan

Education support

Global impact technologies

Job summary

Teledyne Vision Solutions is seeking a Linux Software Developer to join the Acquisition Software Group. You will design, develop, validate, and maintain high-performance image acquisition software for machine vision systems, including frame grabbers, camera interfaces, and device drivers.

You will work across user-space libraries, GenTL producers, and Linux kernel drivers, focusing on quality, performance, automation, and cybersecurity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Engineering or AI or equivalent.
• Strong C and C++ software development experience.
• Experience on Linux platforms and kernel drivers.
• Familiarity with GenICam/GenTL, GigE Vision, CoaXPress.
• Experience with automated testing and CI/CD workflows.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, validate acquisition software for Linux.
• Develop kernel drivers for frame grabbers and GigE Vision devices.
• Create and maintain user-space libraries, APIs, SDKs, and GenTL producers.
• Improve performance, memory usage, and throughput in high-bandwidth systems.
• Collaborate with hardware, FPGA, QA, and product teams.

Skills

C/C++

Linux development

Python

Linux kernel drivers

GenICam/GenTL

CI/CD

Debugging complex software

GPU/IO

Docker

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/SE/CE/AI

Tools

Docker

Virtualization

Cloud-based dev envs

Job description

Be visionary Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research. We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

Job Description Teledyne Vision Solutions is seeking a highly motivated Linux Software Developer to join the Acquisition Software Group. The successful candidate will contribute to the design, development, validation, and maintenance of high-performance image acquisition software for machine vision systems, including frame grabbers, camera interfaces, device drivers, and software development kits. This role involves developing software spanning user-space libraries, GenTL producers, and Linux kernel drivers, with a strong focus on software quality, performance, automation, and cybersecurity. The candidate will work closely with hardware, FPGA, QA, and product teams to deliver reliable acquisition solutions used in demanding industrial, medical, scientific, and automation applications. The ideal candidate is passionate about Linux development, enjoys solving complex low-level software challenges, and embraces modern software engineering practices including automated testing, continuous integration, static analysis, and AI-assisted development.

What You Will Do

• Software Development 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 machine vision standards such as GenICam, GenTL, GigE Vision, CoaXPress, and Camera Link HS.
• Software Quality and Validation 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 (ASAN, TSAN, UBSAN), and other quality assurance tools.
• Participate in design reviews, code reviews, and cybersecurity assessments.
• DevOps and Automation 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.
• AI and Modern Development Practices Leverage AI-assisted development tools to improve software quality and productivity.
• Evaluate and integrate AI technologies that support software development, testing, validation, and maintenance activities.
• Apply AI techniques for log analysis, test generation, anomaly detection, and software engineering workflows where appropriate.
• Collaboration 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 within the organization.

To be successful in this role, we would love if you have:

• Bachelor’s orMaster’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, or equivalent experience.
• Strong software development experience inC and C++.
• Programming experience inPython.
• 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 software development best practices including: Source control (Git) Code reviews Automated testing 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 LinkHS, 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.

What we offer

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive health benefits
• Progressive vacation plan and paid holidays
• Retirement savings plans with company match
• Educational assistance and career development support
• Opportunities to work on globally impactful technologies

Salary Range: $76,800.00-$102,400.000

The anticipated salary range listed for this role is only an estimate. Actual compensation for successful candidates is carefully determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, location, local regulations (such as minimum wage), education/training, work experience, key skills, and type of position.

Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.

Teledyne provides enabling technologies to sense, transmit and analyze information for industrial growth markets, including aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, energy, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.