Embedded Linux Engineer – Real-Time Automotive

Torc; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 139,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

100% paid medical, dental, and vision

401K match

Flexible schedule

AD+D and Life Insurance

Job summary

Torc is seeking a Software Engineer, II to join the Operating System team. The role focuses on integrating a Linux distribution into build and deployment pipelines, with emphasis on system-level debugging, performance tuning, and automation tooling for embedded applications.

Candidate should have strong C/C++ skills, Linux internals expertise, and experience with device drivers, real-time concepts, and modern build systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, CS, or related field.
• Strong understanding of Linux internals, including user space vs kernel space, systemd and system boot-up.
• Familiar with Linux Kernel architecture (Scheduler, Memory management, Interrupt handling).
• Experience with device drivers (PCIe, DMA, Ethernet, CAN) and user space drivers.

Responsibilities

• Incorporate Linux Distribution into build and deployment toolchain.
• Perform system-level debugging and performance tuning.
• Develop shell scripts and automation tools.
• Troubleshoot system issues and optimize performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (DevOps, QA, Hardware, Networking).
• Ensure system security, stability, and scalability.
• Manage package builds and deployments.
• Contribute to documentation and technical design discussions.
• Optimize performance, memory usage, and real-time behavior of embedded applications.
• Integrate and maintain third-party and open-source software.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Linux kernel

Embedded systems

Shell scripting

Device drivers

CI/CD practices

Python

GDB/Valgrind

Multithreading

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Engineering/CS/related field

Tools

Yocto

Build systems (Make, CMake)

Git

GTest

VectorCAST

Docker

Job description

Torc is seeking a Software Engineer, II to join the Operating System team. The role focuses on integrating a Linux distribution into build and deployment pipelines, with emphasis on system-level debugging, performance tuning, and automation tooling for embedded applications.

Candidate should have strong C/C++ skills, Linux internals expertise, and experience with device drivers, real-time concepts, and modern build systems.