RT & Kernel Engineer (human)

Atlas Metrics; München; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Neura Robotics in Munich seeks an RT Kernel Engineer to own the OS, kernel, and BSP for real-time robotic platforms. You’ll collaborate across hardware, simulation, and safety to deliver deterministic, maintainable systems and contribute to the controlled product lifecycle.

Responsibilities include boot flow, kernel config, device trees, and driver work; Yocto layer management; WCET budgeting; and automation with documentation upkeep.

Qualifikationen

• Embedded Linux BSP engineering background with Yocto/OpenEmbedded on production hardware.
• Experience patching and tuning real-time Linux kernels (SCHED_FIFO/RR, priorities).
• Familiar with WCET analysis tooling (OTAWA/Chronos).
• Strong C/C++ at the kernel/driver boundary; device tree authoring.
• Experience on ARM SoCs with multi-cluster configurations.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent practical experience.

Aufgaben

• Own OS, kernel, and BSP for robot platforms.
• Collaborate with RT Communications Bus, hardware, simulation, and safety stakeholders to deliver deterministic platforms.
• Boot flow, kernel configuration, device trees, and driver work at the C/C++ boundary.
• Build Yocto layers, recipes, and images for development, validation, and release.
• Co-review WCET budgets and cycle timing with the RT engineer at the OS/fieldbus boundary.
• Safety integration at the kernel level and documentation for controlled change practices.
• Build, flash, and test automation; keep technical documentation current.

Kenntnisse

Embedded Linux

Yocto/OpenEmbedded

Real-time Linux kernel

WCET analysis

C/C++ kernel/driver

ARM SoCs

Collaborative teamwork

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Yocto

OpenEmbedded

Jobbeschreibung

• NEW

RT & Kernel Engineer (human)

Neura Robotics • Munich

Shape the Future of Human-Robot Collaboration

In the Software Department, you're shaping robotic solutions that redefine human-machine collaboration. You'll work with cutting-edge technology, setting industry-changing standards. Not only will you help develop our solutions, but you'll also set new trends and drive innovations forward. In an agile and interdisciplinary team, you'll engage in exciting projects. With clear Scrum processes like daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and reviews, you remain flexible and efficient. Collaborating closely with other departments allows you to create software solutions that are both technically advanced and practically effective. Here, you'll find an environment where creativity and technological excellence go hand in hand. If you're eager to turn ideas into reality and enjoy taking technology to the next level, the Software Development Team at NEURA offers the perfect challenge for you.

• Full-time

München

from today

Your mission & challenges

We are scaling our real-time embedded Linux capability across NEURA's current and next-generation robot platforms — cobots, mobile manipulators, humanoids, quadrupeds, and the shared Compute Unit. This role owns the operating system, kernel, and board-support layer that every control and communication stack on these platforms depends on.

You will collaborate closely with the RT Communication Bus engineer, hardware, simulation, and safety / certification stakeholders to deliver platforms that are deterministic, maintainable, and suitable for a controlled product lifecycle.

• Real-time Linux platforms — both co-kernel and kernel-preemption approaches — including RT scheduling policy and interrupt-latency budgeting to meet the timing requirements of the control and estimation loops running on the platform (kHz-class whole-body control and high-rate state estimation).
• SOM board bring-up and the Yocto BSP for each robot platform hardware revision: boot flow, kernel configuration, device trees, and driver work at the C/C++ boundary, with hands‑on debugging on real hardware.
• Yocto layers, recipes, and images for development, validation, and release; structured evaluations and migrations across multiple SoCs and board variants as hardware evolves.
• WCET analysis across RT loop configurations, and RT memory management practice (memory locking, huge pages, NUMA‑aware allocation, priority inversion avoidance).
• Co-review of WCET budgets and cycle timing with the RT Communication Bus engineer at the OS / fieldbus boundary, ensuring scheduling, interrupt, and synchronisation assumptions hold under load.
• Safety integration at the kernel level (e.g. E‑stop chain wiring, ISO 10218 safety PLC integration); design participation, documentation, and traceability for controlled change practices.
• Build, flash, and test automation; technical documentation kept current for the wider engineering organisation.

What we can look forward to

• Embedded Linux BSP engineering background with hands‑on Yocto / OpenEmbedded experience on production hardware.
• Hands‑on real-time Linux kernel patching and tuning experience, with practical scheduling‑oriented reasoning (SCHED_FIFO/RR, priorities, affinity, interrupt path).
• Working knowledge of WCET analysis methodology and tooling (e.g. OTAWA, Chronos, or vendor equivalents).
• Solid C and C++ at the kernel/driver boundary; device tree authoring; practical scripting for engineering workflows.
• Experience on ARM SoCs with multi‑cluster configurations (e.g. Cortex‑A + Cortex‑R), or comparable platforms.
• A collaborative working style: shared design, constructive code review, proactive communication, and reliable coordination across hardware, communications, and safety disciplines. Strong teamwork is essential for this role.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, or equivalent practical experience.

Nice to Have

• EtherCAT familiarity sufficient for OS / fieldbus‑boundary co‑review (WCET budgets and cycle timing).
• Exposure to functional safety engineering practices (ISO 26262, IEC 61508, or ISO 10218) — documentation, evidence, review cycles. Certification sign‑off is not required for this role.
• Experience with PTP / IEEE 1588 hardware timestamping at the kernel network driver level.
• Background in robotics, motion control, or industrial automation with strict timing expectations.
• Interest in growing scope as the platform team expands.

What you can look forward to

• Become part of an agile company, actively shape topics and benefit from flat hierarchies in a highly motivated team
• Enjoy an attractive salary, flexible working hours and 30 days of vacation
• The freedom to contribute your own ideas and drive them forward
• Celebrate successes together with company events
• Take advantage of our corporate benefits program
• And even more fun with great colleagues

What you can look forward to

Creative Freedom and Agility

Enjoy a dynamic, self‑reliant work culture with flat hierarchies, flexible hours, and 30 vacation days. Ideal for those seeking an inspiring professional setting, whether you're starting out or an experienced exec.

Passion for Winning

A passionate and highly skilled team of international experts aiming to redefine robot assistants.

Attractive Compensation

Enjoy a competitive salary package along with exclusive employee discounts.

One Team

Whether it's a summer party or company town hall meetings, we celebrate our successes together.

Professional Growth

Support for your personal and professional development.

Our values. The cornerstones of our success.

STRONGER TOGETHER

We are a team. We strive to achieve great things by promoting the success of our colleagues and partners.

PASSION DRIVES US

We strive for technological progress in order to give people back their valuable time for enjoyable activities.

MAKING A CHANGE

We strive to revolutionize the world of robotics by pushing the boundaries of technology every day.

TRUST AND HONESTY

We live a high level of appreciation through open communication and transparency.

WE SPEED THINGS UP

We do our best to always be two steps ahead. We achieve this through empowerment, freedom of action and personal responsibility.

WE ARE HUMAN

People are at the center of everything we do.

Our Location

Our Munich Location: Where Innovation Meets Bavarian Lifestyle

Our office in Munich is located in the Obersendling district, a vibrant area that perfectly blends modern work with a high quality of life. Here, you're in the heart of the Bavarian metropolis, known for its economic strength, cultural diversity, and unique charm.
Obersendling offers a relaxed atmosphere with charming cafés, green parks, and excellent connectivity – both to the city center and the Bavarian countryside. You're quickly in the heart of Munich, with all its attractions: Marienplatz, world-famous museums, theaters, and a bustling nightlife.
The Munich office is the ideal location for specific teams and projects, benefiting greatly from proximity to partners and international networking. It provides a modern, dynamic work environment with a smaller, more personal atmosphere and is closely connected with our other locations.

Munich itself offers an exceptional quality of life. From traditional Bavarian coziness in beer gardens to international events and a cosmopolitan lifestyle, you'll find everything your heart desires. The proximity to the Alps also makes Munich ideal for leisure activities like hiking, skiing, or weekend trips to the many lakes in the region.
Our location in Obersendling combines all these advantages and offers an inspiring work environment in one of Europe's most exciting cities. Here, you can experience innovation while enjoying the Bavarian way of life – both professionally and personally.

Our application process

We ensure a transparent and efficient process and look forward to getting to know you during the application process.

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Unsere Mission

David Reger

Gründer und CEO

\"Our goal was to develop the world's first cognitive robot that can work with people, learn from them and provide them with targeted support. And that is exactly what we have achieved. But there is much more to come!\"