Embedded Linux Tech Lead — Multi-Platform STB Stack

5V Video; United States; Remote; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

5V Video is seeking an Embedded Linux Software Technical Lead to drive our multi-platform STB software stack. You will work hands-on in kernel and drivers, while steering the technical direction for the platform team and coordinating with SoC and OEM vendors.

You will own the development process, mentor engineers, and guide cross-system bug triage from kernel to userspace. The role requires senior/lead experience and strong Linux internal knowledge.

Qualifications

• Experience with embedded Linux development including drivers, IPC and networking.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor engineering teams on multi-platform projects.
• Strong background in kernel and driver integration and platform bring-up.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development and maintenance of the STB software stack.
• Own low-level platform work — bootloader porting, kernel and driver integration.
• Port the stack across architectures (MIPS, ARM, IA32) and SoC platforms.
• Build and maintain native middleware and device porting layer on RDK-Video.
• Drive performance improvements across embedded systems and CI/CD pipelines.
• Lead triage and resolve cross-system issues from kernel to userspace.
• Mentor engineers and own software development processes (code review, CI, releases).
• Manage day-to-day technical relationships with SoC, OEM and ODM vendors.
• Step in as Scrum Master when needed.

Skills

C/C++ development

Embedded Linux development

Linux internals

CI/CD automation

Mentoring engineers

Cross-platform projects

OpenEmbedded/Yocto

RDK-Video stack

Tools

OpenEmbedded/Yocto

RDK-Video

Job description

5V Video is seeking an Embedded Linux Software Technical Lead to drive our multi-platform STB software stack. You will work hands-on in kernel and drivers, while steering the technical direction for the platform team and coordinating with SoC and OEM vendors.

You will own the development process, mentor engineers, and guide cross-system bug triage from kernel to userspace. The role requires senior/lead experience and strong Linux internal knowledge.