Embedded Linux Engineer II: Yocto & Xilinx Bring-Up

Woven; El Segundo (CA); Hybrid; USD 118,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Health, dental, vision coverage

Retirement plan

Job summary

CesiumAstro is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer II in El Segundo, CA, with a strong background in embedded Linux development and the Yocto build system to join our software team. You will contribute across the full software lifecycle, from concept to in‑orbit support, including architecture design, implementation, testing, and qualification, working closely with hardware and FPGA engineers.

2+ years in embedded software, C/C++, and experience with device bring‑up are expected, along with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in CS/EE/CE or related field.
• 2+ years of professional experience in embedded software development.
• Proficiency in C or C++ for embedded systems.
• Experience on embedded hardware (power systems, motors, sensors).
• Understanding of multi-threaded programming and constrained environments.
• Familiarity with version control and peer review workflows.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and port embedded Linux applications, device drivers, and libraries.
• Configure, customize, and integrate the Linux kernel and embedded bootloaders (e.g., U-Boot).
• Maintain and evolve the Yocto-based Linux build system within a CI/CD pipeline.
• Package and deploy software images for diverse embedded hardware platforms.
• Create tailored Linux distributions for specific embedded applications.
• Collaborate across firmware, hardware, and systems to ensure integration and performance.
• Participate in design reviews and contribute to customer-facing documentation.

Skills

C/C++ for embedded systems

Embedded Linux development

Multi-threaded programming

Device drivers

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in CS/EE/CE

Tools

Yocto Project

Xilinx SoCs

U-Boot

CI/CD tools

Job description

CesiumAstro is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer II in El Segundo, CA, with a strong background in embedded Linux development and the Yocto build system to join our software team. You will contribute across the full software lifecycle, from concept to in‑orbit support, including architecture design, implementation, testing, and qualification, working closely with hardware and FPGA engineers.

2+ years in embedded software, C/C++, and experience with device bring‑up are expected, along with